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how do i get new tabs back to firefox

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when i open a new tab it opens as bing...how do i get firefox back?

when i open a new tab it opens as bing...how do i get firefox back?

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Did you run (install) the SearchReset extension?

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Start Firefox in Safe Mode to check if one of the extensions (Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Appearance).

  • Do NOT click the Reset button on the Safe Mode start window.

You can use the SearchReset extension to reset some preferences to the default values.

Note that the SearchReset extension only runs once and then uninstalls automatically, so it won't show on the "Firefox > Add-ons" page (about:addons).

If you do not keep changes after a restart or otherwise have problems with preferences, see:

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doing the above is all "greek" to me...sorry

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Firefox Safe Mode is a diagnostic mode that disables extension that show in "Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions", so you can check if your issue is caused by any of them.

You can use one of these to start Firefox in Safe Mode:

  • On Windows, hold down the Shift key while starting Firefox with a double-click on the Firefox desktop shortcut
  • On Mac, hold down the Options key while starting Firefox
  • Help > Restart with Add-ons Disabled

If it works in Safe Mode and in normal mode with all extensions (Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) disabled then try to find which extension is causing it by enabling one extension at a time until the problem reappears.

Close and restart Firefox after each change via "Firefox > Exit" (Windows: Firefox/File > Exit; Mac: Firefox > Quit Firefox; Linux: Firefox/File > Quit)

See also:

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With all Add-ons disabled, it still happens in regular and safe modes!! Now what?

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Did you run (install) the SearchReset extension?

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thanks for your help!!