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change default search engine

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Marcy
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I want to change my default search engine, but for some reason the drop-down menu on the preferences pane doesn't recognize Duck Duck Go or any other option other than Google. I just rebooted my computer and still it doesn't work. Please advise.

I want to change my default search engine, but for some reason the drop-down menu on the preferences pane doesn't recognize Duck Duck Go or any other option other than Google. I just rebooted my computer and still it doesn't work. Please advise.
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Did you try the "Restore Default Search Engines" button? see screenshot

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jonzn4SUSE
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Did you try the "Restore Default Search Engines" button? see screenshot

Marcy
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Yes it worked! Thank you!