FireFox 19 - stop new tabs to move to Yahoo Search

I have Firefox 19.0.2. When I run it, it opens with Google Search (n. b., that's what I want). When I open a new tab, however, he indicates that he he has switched to Yahoo Search. I have to click on "Homepage" so he can go to Google Search.

Most of the solutions I found on the Internet were rewritten in 2009 or 2010, and solutions do not work. I tried to enter ' subject: config' in the URL line and search for "default page" and "search here", but I can't find anything like that.

I tried uninstalling Firefox and reinstalling it, but I still have the same problem - the first tab is as I want, but each new tab I open Yahoo Search. I suspect it's because I kept the customer file and my favorites.

I would be extremely grateful to anyone who can tell me how to make new tabs open with Google Search and get rid of Yahoo Search. Thank you

Hello Chesslover17, try the Add-on SearchReset

If the above does not, Try Firefox Safe Mode to see if the problem goes away. Safe mode is a troubleshooting mode, which disables most of the modules.

(If you use it, switch to the default theme).

  • You can open Firefox 4.0 + in Safe Mode holding the key SHIFT key when you open the desktop Firefox or shortcut in the start menu.
  • Or open the Help menu and click on the restart with the disabled... modules menu item while Firefox is running.

Once you get the pop-up, simply select "" boot mode safe. "

If the issue is not present in Firefox Safe Mode, your problem is probably caused by an extension, and you need to understand that one. To do this, please follow article Troubleshooting extensions, themes and problems of hardware acceleration to resolve common Firefox problems .

To exit safe mode of Firefox, simply close Firefox and wait a few seconds before you open Firefox for normal use again.

When find you what is causing your problems, please let us know. It might help others who have the same problem.

Thank you

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