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How to reset homepage to "Firefox homepage" when a software I downloaded has made Yahoo search engine as homepage on start up-even refresh didnt help.

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Devdatta
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I downloaded a software that helps me convert my laptop into a Wifi hotspot. It asked me(during installation) to set homepage of my browser as Yahoo search engine. After downloading it, I tried to Refresh Firefox by clicking in "Troubleshooting information", but it hasn1t worked so far. I would like to see Mozilla Firefox homepage when I start my internet connection. Kindly help. Thanks and regards, Devdatta.

I downloaded a software that helps me convert my laptop into a Wifi hotspot. It asked me(during installation) to set homepage of my browser as Yahoo search engine. After downloading it, I tried to Refresh Firefox by clicking in "Troubleshooting information", but it hasn1t worked so far. I would like to see Mozilla Firefox homepage when I start my internet connection. Kindly help. Thanks and regards, Devdatta.

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Hi, try running the add-on SearchReset, which will reset your home page, search and new tab etc., to default.

If your question is resolved by this or another answer, please take a minute to let us know. Thank you.

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Scribe
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Hi, try running the add-on SearchReset, which will reset your home page, search and new tab etc., to default.

If your question is resolved by this or another answer, please take a minute to let us know. Thank you.

Devdatta
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Thank you Scribe! It worked for me :)

Regards, Devdatta.

cor-el
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You can find the home page setting here:

  • Tools > Options > General > Startup: Home page

Note that Firefox supports multiple home pages separated by '|' (pipe) symbols.

Devdatta
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Thank you cor-el! Thats a useful tip :)

Regards, Devdatta.