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bad request message when I type anything into main search bar, same message when I type google into address bar.

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when i type anything into the main search bar i get a bad request message shown. this also happens when i type a google address into the address bar. can only search using AVG search bar in top right of home page.

when i type anything into the main search bar i get a bad request message shown. this also happens when i type a google address into the address bar. can only search using AVG search bar in top right of home page.

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Clear the cache and the cookies from sites that cause problems.

"Clear the Cache":

  • Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Offline Storage (Cache): "Clear Now"

"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:

  • Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"
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removed all cookies & cleared cache but still have problem. screen shows Bad Request(invalid hostname) when i try to search