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Computer Repair Sacramento - Knowledge Base: How to complete MyWebSearch Removal Firefox and fix and remove MyWebSearch Firefox default search.

MyWebSearch Removal Firefox - Uninstall

The following assumes you did the MyWebSearch uninstall from Windows list of installed programs. If you have not yet done so, here are the steps:
  1. Navigate to the Windows control panel
  2. Depending on your version of Windows, select:
    • Add/Remove programs - or -
    • Uninstall a Program
  3. Once the list of installed software loads, search for and uninstall any MyWebSearch entries.
  4. Once the built-in MyWebSearch uninstall routine completes, reboot your computer.
Although uninstalled, it still may show up in Firefox, either as your homepage (the page that loads when Firefox starts) or you may see MyWebSearch hijack Firefox searches. For further removal, follow these steps:

Remove MyWebSearch Firefox Plugin

Extensions and plugins add functionality to Firefox. MyWebSearch oftentimes uses a plugin to add unwanted search functionality and hijack search results. For complete MyWebSearch removal in Firefox, we need to remove any installed plugin or extension: Navigate to the Extensions and Plugins list. Depending on the version of Firefox, either:
  • Click Firefox Button - Add-ons - Extensions and Plugins tabs - or -
  • Click Tools - Add-ons - Extensions and Plugins tabs
  • Remove MyWebSearch Firefox Plugin - Firefox Options

MyWebSearch Removal Firefox – MyWebSearch Firefox Default Search

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