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How do i set the Google search tab to google.co.uk

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The google default search item send me to www.google.de and no .co.uk or .com. How can I get this to direct my searches correctly.

The google default search item send me to www.google.de and no .co.uk or .com. How can I get this to direct my searches correctly.

Réiteach roghnaithe

Try this:

  1. Go to about:config
  2. Search for: browser.search.defaultenginename
  3. Right-click>Modify it to: Google.co.uk
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Grad
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Réiteach Roghnaithe

Try this:

  1. Go to about:config
  2. Search for: browser.search.defaultenginename
  3. Right-click>Modify it to: Google.co.uk
cor-el
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You can find more search engines on the Mycroft Project website.

Clear the cache and cookies only from websites (Google) that cause problems.

"Clear the Cache":

  • Firefox/Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"

"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:

  • Firefox/Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"