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Since update, message appears that will not go away

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Since firefox update I have this message that will not go away: Browser settings change an unknown change was detected on your browser's search settings.

 0 keep my current settings
 0 I am aware of this change and approve it
                                                                yes

Since I am not aware of a change, I don't dare click yes for the second option

Since firefox update I have this message that will not go away: Browser settings change an unknown change was detected on your browser's search settings. 0 keep my current settings 0 I am aware of this change and approve it yes Since I am not aware of a change, I don't dare click yes for the second option

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What happens if you use the first option ?

I remember reading about a change with browser settings and a user notification but was not aware it is in Firefox 18, I will check


P.S it will be a change this week when Firefox 19 is released
Bug 718088 - offer to re-set keyword.URL if it has a non-default value

Modified by John99

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i do not see that as a change in Firefox 18.

Try using this add-on (I think it installs an then goes away)

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when I choose option 1, nothing happens Also, the message does not indicate a firefox or mozilla message.

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Have you tried reading that articles in this thread linked from the blue text ?