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"bing and msn mainpage problem"

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valiant2023
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I tried anythings and my startup page still msn, i unistalled-renistalled firefox but nothing changed, i used about:config i changed any details about msn-bing but nothing changed. I'm electrical engineer. I like computers. BUT i couldn't solve that problem

I tried anythings and my startup page still msn, i unistalled-renistalled firefox but nothing changed, i used about:config i changed any details about msn-bing but nothing changed. I'm electrical engineer. I like computers. BUT i couldn't solve that problem

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FredMcD
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Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache.

  • Clear the Cache

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

and

  • Remove Cookies

Warning ! ! This will log you out of all sites you're logged in to. Press the Alt or F10 key to bring up the tool bar. Followed by;

Windows; Tools > Options Linux; Edit > Preferences Mac; application name > Preferences

Then Privacy. Under History, select Firefox will Use Custom Settings. There is a button on the right side called Show Cookies.

If there is still a problem, Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} While you are in safe mode; Press the Alt or F10 key to bring up the tool bar. Followed by;

Windows; Tools > Options Linux; Edit > Preferences Mac; application name > Preferences

Then Advanced > General. Look for and turn off Use Hardware Acceleration.

Poke around safe web sites. Are there any problems?

Then restart.