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Recently, My home page changes to Google search page on its own.

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stevepdx
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I have gone to the option section in the menu and re-identify CNN as my home page but it does not stick. Also I have tried copying the CNN tab to the HOME symbol but this too does not work after a period of time.

I have gone to the option section in the menu and re-identify CNN as my home page but it does not stick. Also I have tried copying the CNN tab to the HOME symbol but this too does not work after a period of time.

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FredMcD
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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 Google Anything. Now do the same in the computers Programs Folder.

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

After the problem is fixed, Bookmark and use this; Download the Mozilla Search Reset {web link} This add-on is very simple: on installation, it backs up and then resets your search preferences and home page to their default values, and then uninstalls itself. This affects the search bar, URL bar searches, and the home page.

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-to-fix-preferences-wont-save Note: Some software, like Advanced SystemCare with Surfing Protection, can protect files in the Firefox profile folder against changes. If you have such software then check the settings or uninstall this software.