Roger D Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 (edited) The latest Firefox 23 has made the "Ask Search" the default Search Engine. but you can easily switch back to the "Google search"..Here is how:1) Launch firefox. Type "about:config" in the address bar without the quotation.2) click enter..and then click.." I'll be careful, I promise!"3) In the Search pane type "search".4) Select 1 and right click--> Modify--> Type "Google" and click OK.5) Select 2 and right click--> Modify--> Type "Google Search" and click OK.6) Now close Firefox and relaunch..Done!! :) :) :) Edited August 6, 2013 by Roger D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanjoa Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Thanks. But no Ask search installed here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger D Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Thanks. But no Ask search installed here.Lucky guy.. :showoff: or am I the only One having "Ask search" in Firefox Start Page ? :think: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordnsane Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Lucky guy.. :showoff: or am I the only One having "Ask search" in Firefox Start Page ? :think:yup, it looks like you would've ASK Toolbar installed in previous version..FF would never ever in my opinion switch to pathetic adware Ask Search.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger D Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Lucky guy.. :showoff: or am I the only One having "Ask search" in Firefox Start Page ? :think:yup, it looks like you would've ASK Toolbar installed in previous version..FF would never ever in my opinion switch to pathetic adware Ask Search..I hate this Ask Search. and never installed that shit.. :angry: :angry: :angry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iznogoud Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 (edited) Lucky guy.. :showoff: or am I the only One having "Ask search" in Firefox Start Page ? :think:It seems that only you have ask search. :D Edited August 6, 2013 by stajke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger D Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Well.. any way I got it back.. :)this may be useful for those who has got "Ask search" as default search engine unknowingly.. :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy57 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Ask.com is noted for a malware toolbar that can be surreptitiously bundled in with legitimate program installations (and change the default search engine too), and which generally cannot be removed from most common browsers once installed. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRiM Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 .....or just not install crappy bundled crap that take over your browser when installing software. Next time just pay attention to what is been installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanjoa Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I have to solve a problem with Firefox and a changed homepage. I've found a file in Firefox folder (at Program files) that solved that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragdd Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 No Ask search engine here also.I think you got it from somewhere else.A good tool do remove this crap is Junkware Removal Tool & Adwcleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakah Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 But mine is Web Search. Even I remove it, it still appears on Firefox. Could anyone advise how to get rid of it and replace by google search? Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger D Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) But mine is Web Search. Even I remove it, it still appears on Firefox. Could anyone advise how to get rid of it and replace by google search? Many thanks!Provide me the screenshot.. :rolleyes:or just follow the steps provided in first post and In step 3rd look for "Web Search" and just modify them with "Google" or "Google Search" whatever works.. :showoff: Edited August 7, 2013 by Roger D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakah Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Roger D: I have followed your steps and still after all, webSearch is still on the Firefox Screen.Please advise how I can post /send you the screenshot? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger D Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Roger D: I have followed your steps and still after all, webSearch is still on the Firefox Screen.Please advise how I can post /send you the screenshot? Thanks!Post me the screenshot of the page just like the 4th picture..Do you know how to take screen shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger D Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Roger D: I have followed your steps and still after all, webSearch is still on the Firefox Screen.Please advise how I can post /send you the screenshot? Thanks!PM sent.. :yes: do check and reply :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienForce1 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 You can reset Firefox B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phâm Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 .....or just not install crappy bundled crap that take over your browser when installing software. Next time just pay attention to what is been installed.yes. Sometimes, I install some softwares that include Toolbar I try to remove it by using uninstaller. Even I have to delete registry key Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hakah Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Roger D : Thanks a lot for your valuable information and guidelines!Above is my screenshot on my pc. I have removed Web Assistant and still Web Search still shows on Firefox.Please advise any means to have Google Search enabled instead of Web Search. Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRiM Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) Roger D : Thanks a lot for your valuable information and guidelines!Above is my screenshot on my pc. I have removed Web Assistant and still Web Search still shows on Firefox.Please advise any means to have Google Search enabled instead of Web Search. Many thanks!Run a malware scanner like Malwarebytes or Super Antispyware.Use Your Uninstaller to uninstall any unwanted apps (Set match level in settings to Average or Aggressive)Uninstall any unwanted Firefox addonsSet search options back to default in about:config (Use google).Clean Registry with CCleanerIf you still have problems make a backup of your bookmarks etc using MozBackup and unselect any settings/addons etc, Uninstall Firefox with Your Uninstaller, Clean registry with CCleaner and then re-instal Firefox and see if the default install still has the web search, if not then restore your bookmarks from backup using MozBackup. Edited August 8, 2013 by GRiM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienForce1 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Roger D : Thanks a lot for your valuable information and guidelines!Above is my screenshot on my pc. I have removed Web Assistant and still Web Search still shows on Firefox.Please advise any means to have Google Search enabled instead of Web Search. Many thanks!Look 3 posts above - at post #17 - there is the right (and very simple) solution by Mozilla support . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakah Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 AlienForce1: thanks for the information! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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