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How do I get rid of Safefinder?

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How do I get rid of Safefinder? I use a Power Mac Retina running Sierra 10.12.6

How do I get rid of Safefinder? I use a Power Mac Retina running Sierra 10.12.6

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Hi KAvK, where does SafeFinder show up? If it has taken over any of these:

  • Startup page or Home page
  • New tab page
  • Default search engine

Please start here:

A likely culprit would be an extension. You can view, disable, and often remove unwanted or unknown extensions on the Add-ons page. Either:

  • Command+Shift+a (Windows: Ctrl+Shift+a)
  • "3-bar" menu button (or Tools menu) > Add-ons
  • type or paste about:addons in the address bar and press Enter/Return

In the left column of the Add-ons page, click Extensions. Then cast a critical eye over the list on the right side. Any extensions Firefox installs for built-in features are hidden from this page, so everything listed here is your choice (and your responsibility) to manage. Anything suspicious or that you just do not remember installing or why? If in doubt, disable (or remove).

Any improvement?

Then you may need to reselect your preferred home page and default search engine. See:

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