Cannot change the homepage of Findwide

Tried to change host because by Firefox HELP page (several times), but cannot get rid of the Findwide page at startup. I tried to install and run the module by another post but could not get the add-on to run. I'm on Windows 8 for a Dell laptop. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

I guess you mean the SearchReset extension.

Note that the SearchReset extension runs only once and then uninstalls automatically, so it will not appear on the page "> Firefox Add-ons" (topic: addons).

You can also check for problems with preferences and try to rename or delete the file prefs.js and possible prefs - numbered # .js and a user.js file possible to restore the values all default prefs.

Start Firefox in Safe Mode to check if one of the extensions (Firefox/tools > Modules > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is the cause of the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/tools > Modules > appearance).

  • Do not click on the reset button on the start safe mode window or make changes.

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