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How can I block Yahoo from my web browser?

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I closed my Yahoo email account months ago, but now out of the blue yahoo pops up as my default web browser whenever I log onto the internet. I want to block Yahoo from my computer & internet.

I closed my Yahoo email account months ago, but now out of the blue yahoo pops up as my default web browser whenever I log onto the internet. I want to block Yahoo from my computer & internet.

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Type about:addons<enter> in the address bar to open your Add-ons Manager. Hot key; <Control> (Mac=<Command>) <Shift> A)

In the Add-ons Manager, on the left, select Extensions. Remove “ Yahoo “ Anything. Also look for SafeSearch or SearchAssist Incognito.

Now do the same in the computer’s Programs Folder.

Windows: Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Mac: Open the Applications folder. Linux: Check your user manual.

How are you starting Firefox? Just click the icon, shortcut . . . . .

Type about:config<enter> in the address bar. If a warning screen comes up, press the Be Careful button. At the top of the screen is a search bar. Type browser.startup.homepage

What is the value? Right-click and select Reset to restore its default value; about:home