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"client=badoo" keeps being part of every google search url, can't remove it

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A few weeks ago I downloaded the badoo desktop software, but deleted it shortly after. I deleted most of its traces like Firefox addons, extensions, search engine, removed all of its programs from my computer, etc.

But every time I search something with the google engine in Firefox, a part of the url includes client=badoo, which means it's still there. And it's very bothering.

I am at my wits end. How do I remove this annoying piece of something? Nothing seems to work.

A few weeks ago I downloaded the badoo desktop software, but deleted it shortly after. I deleted most of its traces like Firefox addons, extensions, search engine, removed all of its programs from my computer, etc. But every time I search something with the google engine in Firefox, a part of the url includes client=badoo, which means it's still there. And it's very bothering. I am at my wits end. How do I remove this annoying piece of something? Nothing seems to work.

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Some programs leave something of themselves even after being removed.

Bookmark and use this; 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.


Sometimes a problem with Firefox may be a result of malware installed on your computer, that you may not be aware of.

You can try these free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software:

Microsoft Security Essentials is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP if you don't already have one.

Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.

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Some programs leave something of themselves even after being removed.

Bookmark and use this; 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.


Sometimes a problem with Firefox may be a result of malware installed on your computer, that you may not be aware of.

You can try these free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software:

Microsoft Security Essentials is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP if you don't already have one.

Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.

Did this fix your problems? Please report back to us!

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It worked! I used this and it immediately got rid of the badoo part in my url!

Thank you very much. I already use a form of antivirus, thank you for the links provided!

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Glad to help. Happy Computing.