Windows 10: Firefox Keeps Re-enabling Bing

Discus and support Firefox Keeps Re-enabling Bing in Browsers and Email to solve the problem; Did uninstalling it solve the problem? Or if you uninstalled before running Farbar then uninstallation hasn't fully removed it. RE: Hekasoft Backup... Discussion in 'Browsers and Email' started by Cephus404, Jan 8, 2018.

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  1. CALLENDER
    Callender Win User

    Firefox Keeps Re-enabling Bing


    Did uninstalling it solve the problem? Or if you uninstalled before running Farbar then uninstallation hasn't fully removed it.

    RE: Hekasoft Backup & Restore. If you want to keep it to make FF profile backups that you can restore you should make sure that it doesn't start with windows:

    Firefox Keeps Re-enabling Bing [​IMG]

    Or uninstall if it's of no use.
     
    Callender, Jan 10, 2018
    #46
  2. CALLENDER
    Callender Win User

    Code: start CreateRestorePoint: IE trusted site: HKU\.DEFAULT\...\webcompanion.com -> hxxp://webcompanion.com IE trusted site: HKU\S-1-5-21-3405600673-1413478055-2133006793-1001\...\webcompanion.com -> hxxp://webcompanion.com Shortcut: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Lavasoft\WebCompanion\Web Companion.lnk C:\Program Files (x86)\Lavasoft\Web Companion\Application\WebCompanion.exe C:\Windows\SysWOW64\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\Lavasoft\WebCompanion.exe_Url_siq0lwf3tzgxp2k hfkllybk3idtbehng\4.0.1780.3335 InternetURL: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Lavasoft\WebCompanion\Frequently Asked Questions.url -> URL: hxxp://webcompanion.com/faq EmptyTemp: end[/quote]

    Open Notepad.Copy the entire contents of the Farbar script shown above into a notepad document.Save it to into the same folder as Frst.exe, and name it: fixlist.txtRun FRST.exe.When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.Now, press the Fix button, only once, and wait.When done, FRST produces Fixlog.txt on your Desktop.Upload the Fixlog.txt file or check it yourself to see if everything was deleted.
     
    Callender, Jan 10, 2018
    #47
  3. CEPHUS404
    Cephus404 Win User
    No, it didn't, it was uninstalled after I ran Farbar but it had no effect on the problem.
     
    Cephus404, Jan 10, 2018
    #48
  4. CALLENDER
    Callender Win User

    Firefox Keeps Re-enabling Bing

    Quote from webpage here:

    Ad-Aware Web Companion

    Let me install this software and I will see what happens after installation and during removal.
     
    Callender, Jan 10, 2018
    #49
  5. CALLENDER
    Callender Win User
    Installed and FF Homepage and search engine sets to bing.


    Firefox Keeps Re-enabling Bing [​IMG]



    Firefox Keeps Re-enabling Bing [​IMG]



    Firefox Keeps Re-enabling Bing [​IMG]


    Code: ======================================================= ** Thursday 11/01/2018 19:51:40 ** Low-level Drivers and Services Registry Key hkey_local_machine\system\ControlSet001\services Subkey WCAssistantService has been added ======================================================= ** Thursday 11/01/2018 19:51:45 ** Low-level Drivers and Services Registry Key hkey_local_machine\system\CurrentControlSet\services Subkey WCAssistantService has been added ======================================================= ** Thursday 11/01/2018 19:51:50 ** Launched WebCompanion.exe[9872] « WebCompanionInstaller.exe[6396] « WcInstaller.exe[9168] « explorer.exe[9388] « svchost.exe[1264] « services.exe[1116] « wininit.exe[964] Run Keys and Startup Files Registry Key hkey_users\S-1-5-21-1868965074-785632981-1352939268-1001\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run Value Web Companion (S) will be a new value with data C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Web Companion\Application\WebCompanion.exe --minimize ======================================================= ** Thursday 11/01/2018 19:51:53 ** Change Accepted ======================================================= ** Thursday 11/01/2018 19:52:06 ** Internet Zone Settings Registry Key hkey_users\S-1-5-21-1868965074-785632981-1352939268-1001\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap\domains Subkey localhost has been added Subkey webcompanion.com has been added ======================================================= ** Thursday 11/01/2018 19:52:37 ** Launched WebCompanion.exe[9124] « WebCompanionInstaller.exe[6396] « WcInstaller.exe[9168] « explorer.exe[9388] « svchost.exe[1264] « services.exe[1116] « wininit.exe[964] Internet Explorer Settings Registry Key hkey_users\S-1-5-21-1868965074-785632981-1352939268-1001\software\microsoft\internet explorer\main Value Start Page (S) will be a new value with data Bing ======================================================= ** Thursday 11/01/2018 19:52:42 ** Change Accepted[/quote] Code: [Process Creation] 01/11/2018 19:49:28 Process: [9168] C:\Users\Chris\Downloads\WcInstaller.exe Username/Domain: Chris/DESKTOP-VR50D1D CommandLine: "C:\Users\Chris\Downloads\WcInstaller.exe" MD5 Hash: 6B8380BFFC458CBC8D87126BCA5899A8 Bitness: 32-bit Publisher: Lavasoft Description: Web Companion Installer Version: 4.0.1777.3330 Integrity Level: High Signer: Lavasoft Software Canada System Process: False Protected Process: False Metro Process: False Parent: [9388] C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe Parent CommandLine: C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe /factory,{ceff45ee-c862-41de-aee2-a022c81eda92} -Embedding [Process Creation] 01/11/2018 19:49:28 Process: [6396] C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\7zSDDAE.tmp\WebCompanionInstaller.exe Username/Domain: Chris/DESKTOP-VR50D1D CommandLine: .\WebCompanionInstaller.exe --partner=website --campaign=homepage --version=4.0.1777.3330 --prod MD5 Hash: 7021B17338FBFD5E5156548A7E42F156 Bitness: 32-bit Publisher: Lavasoft Description: Web Companion Version: 4.0.1777.3330 Integrity Level: High System Process: False Protected Process: False Metro Process: False Parent: [9168] C:\Users\Chris\Downloads\WcInstaller.exe Parent CommandLine: "C:\Users\Chris\Downloads\WcInstaller.exe" [Process Creation] [Process Creation] 01/11/2018 19:51:36 Process: [2832] C:\WINDOWS\System32\sc.exe Username/Domain: Chris/DESKTOP-VR50D1D CommandLine: "sc.exe" Create "WCAssistantService" binPath= "C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Web Companion\Application\Lavasoft.WCAssistant.WinService.exe" DisplayName= "WC Assistant" start= auto MD5 Hash: 21B09C66D6F035022FBC1E6E2A22BDA4 Bitness: 32-bit Publisher: Microsoft Corporation Description: Service Control Manager Configuration Tool Version: 6.2.15063.0 Integrity Level: High System Process: False Protected Process: False Metro Process: False Parent: [6396] C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\7zSDDAE.tmp\WebCompanionInstaller.exe Parent CommandLine: .\WebCompanionInstaller.exe --partner=website --campaign=homepage --version=4.0.1777.3330 --prod [Process Creation] 01/11/2018 19:51:36 Process: [6232] C:\WINDOWS\System32\conhost.exe Username/Domain: Chris/DESKTOP-VR50D1D CommandLine: \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\conhost.exe 0x4 MD5 Hash: 24BFE27EC8759F56B539217585DA277C Bitness: 32-bit Publisher: Microsoft Corporation Description: Console Window Host Version: 6.2.15063.0 Integrity Level: High System Process: False Protected Process: False Metro Process: False Parent: [2832] C:\WINDOWS\System32\sc.exe Parent CommandLine: "sc.exe" Create "WCAssistantService" binPath= "C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Web Companion\Application\Lavasoft.WCAssistant.WinService.exe" DisplayName= "WC Assistant" start= auto [Process Creation] 01/11/2018 19:51:36 Process: [9000] C:\WINDOWS\System32\sc.exe Username/Domain: Chris/DESKTOP-VR50D1D CommandLine: "sc.exe" failure WCAssistantService reset= 30 actions= restart/60000 MD5 Hash: 21B09C66D6F035022FBC1E6E2A22BDA4 Bitness: 32-bit Publisher: Microsoft Corporation Description: Service Control Manager Configuration Tool Version: 6.2.15063.0 Integrity Level: High System Process: False Protected Process: False Metro Process: False Parent: [6396] C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\7zSDDAE.tmp\WebCompanionInstaller.exe Parent CommandLine: .\WebCompanionInstaller.exe --partner=website --campaign=homepage --version=4.0.1777.3330 --prod [Process Creation] 01/11/2018 19:51:36 Process: [960] C:\WINDOWS\System32\conhost.exe Username/Domain: Chris/DESKTOP-VR50D1D CommandLine: \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\conhost.exe 0x4 MD5 Hash: 24BFE27EC8759F56B539217585DA277C Bitness: 32-bit Publisher: Microsoft Corporation Description: Console Window Host Version: 6.2.15063.0 Integrity Level: High System Process: False Protected Process: False Metro Process: False Parent: [9000] C:\WINDOWS\System32\sc.exe Parent CommandLine: "sc.exe" failure WCAssistantService reset= 30 actions= restart/60000 [Process Creation] 01/11/2018 19:51:38 Process: [6648] C:\WINDOWS\System32\sc.exe Username/Domain: Chris/DESKTOP-VR50D1D CommandLine: "sc.exe" description "WCAssistantService" "Ad-Aware Web Companion Internet security service" MD5 Hash: 21B09C66D6F035022FBC1E6E2A22BDA4 Bitness: 32-bit Publisher: Microsoft Corporation Description: Service Control Manager Configuration Tool Version: 6.2.15063.0 Integrity Level: High System Process: False Protected Process: False Metro Process: False Parent: [6396] C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\7zSDDAE.tmp\WebCompanionInstaller.exe Parent CommandLine: .\WebCompanionInstaller.exe --partner=website --campaign=homepage --version=4.0.1777.3330 --prod [Process Creation] 01/11/2018 19:51:38 Process: [4208] C:\WINDOWS\System32\conhost.exe Username/Domain: Chris/DESKTOP-VR50D1D CommandLine: \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\conhost.exe 0x4 MD5 Hash: 24BFE27EC8759F56B539217585DA277C Bitness: 32-bit Publisher: Microsoft Corporation Description: Console Window Host Version: 6.2.15063.0 Integrity Level: High System Process: False Protected Process: False Metro Process: False Parent: [6648] C:\WINDOWS\System32\sc.exe Parent CommandLine: "sc.exe" description "WCAssistantService" "Ad-Aware Web Companion Internet security service" [Process Creation] 01/11/2018 19:51:42 Process: [9128] C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe Username/Domain: Chris/DESKTOP-VR50D1D CommandLine: "C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe" /C netsh http add urlacl url=http://+:9007/ user=Everyone MD5 Hash: 50B930137463B14F73186C7C6767A2AA Bitness: 32-bit Publisher: Microsoft Corporation Description: Windows Command Processor Version: 6.2.15063.0 Integrity Level: High System Process: False Protected Process: False Metro Process: False Parent: [6396] C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\7zSDDAE.tmp\WebCompanionInstaller.exe Parent CommandLine: .\WebCompanionInstaller.exe --partner=website --campaign=homepage --version=4.0.1777.3330 --prod [Process Creation] 01/11/2018 19:51:42 Process: [9424] C:\WINDOWS\System32\conhost.exe Username/Domain: Chris/DESKTOP-VR50D1D CommandLine: \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\conhost.exe 0x4 MD5 Hash: 24BFE27EC8759F56B539217585DA277C Bitness: 32-bit Publisher: Microsoft Corporation Description: Console Window Host Version: 6.2.15063.0 Integrity Level: High System Process: False Protected Process: False Metro Process: False Parent: [9128] C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe Parent CommandLine: "C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe" /C netsh http add urlacl url=http://+:9007/ user=Everyone [Process Creation] 01/11/2018 19:51:42 Process: [408] C:\WINDOWS\System32\netsh.exe Username/Domain: Chris/DESKTOP-VR50D1D CommandLine: netsh http add urlacl url=http://+:9007/ user=Everyone MD5 Hash: 549265D209264735FA7B40D913EC9EC0 Bitness: 32-bit Publisher: Microsoft Corporation Description: Network Command Shell Version: 6.2.15063.0 Integrity Level: High System Process: False Protected Process: False Metro Process: False Parent: [9128] C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe Parent CommandLine: "C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe" /C netsh http add urlacl url=http://+:9007/ user=Everyone [Process Creation] 01/11/2018 19:51:46 Process: [9872] C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Web Companion\Application\WebCompanion.exe Username/Domain: Chris/DESKTOP-VR50D1D CommandLine: "C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Web Companion\Application\WebCompanion.exe" --install --geo= MD5 Hash: BD74FBF8F7A2DB0BDEC9F591490E654E Bitness: 32-bit Publisher: Lavasoft Description: Web Companion Version: 4.0.1777.3330 Integrity Level: High Signer: Lavasoft Software Canada System Process: False Protected Process: False Metro Process: False Parent: [6396] C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\7zSDDAE.tmp\WebCompanionInstaller.exe Parent CommandLine: .\WebCompanionInstaller.exe --partner=website --campaign=homepage --version=4.0.1777.3330 --prod [Process Creation] 01/11/2018 19:51:58 Process: [10184] C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Web Companion\Application\Lavasoft.WCAssistant.WinService.exe Username/Domain: SYSTEM/NT AUTHORITY CommandLine: "C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Web Companion\Application\Lavasoft.WCAssistant.WinService.exe" MD5 Hash: 8EE025C3784BA3E1CBCBC13B2886B8E8 Bitness: 32-bit Description: SPWindowsService Version: 1.0.0.0 Integrity Level: System Signer: Lavasoft Software Canada System Process: True Protected Process: False Metro Process: False Parent: [1116] C:\WINDOWS\System32\services.exe [Process Creation] 01/11/2018 19:52:00 Process: [7724] C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe Username/Domain: SYSTEM/NT AUTHORITY CommandLine: "C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe" /C netsh http add urlacl url=http://+:9007/ user=Everyone MD5 Hash: 50B930137463B14F73186C7C6767A2AA Bitness: 32-bit Publisher: Microsoft Corporation Description: Windows Command Processor Version: 6.2.15063.0 Integrity Level: System System Process: True Protected Process: False Metro Process: False Parent: [10184] C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Web Companion\Application\Lavasoft.WCAssistant.WinService.exe Parent CommandLine: "C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Web Companion\Application\Lavasoft.WCAssistant.WinService.exe" [Process Creation] 01/11/2018 19:52:00 Process: [2508] C:\WINDOWS\System32\conhost.exe Username/Domain: SYSTEM/NT AUTHORITY CommandLine: \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\conhost.exe 0x4 MD5 Hash: 24BFE27EC8759F56B539217585DA277C Bitness: 32-bit Publisher: Microsoft Corporation Description: Console Window Host Version: 6.2.15063.0 Integrity Level: System System Process: True Protected Process: False Metro Process: False Parent: [7724] C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe Parent CommandLine: "C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe" /C netsh http add urlacl url=http://+:9007/ user=Everyone [Process Creation] 01/11/2018 19:52:00 Process: [6820] C:\WINDOWS\System32\netsh.exe Username/Domain: SYSTEM/NT AUTHORITY CommandLine: netsh http add urlacl url=http://+:9007/ user=Everyone MD5 Hash: 549265D209264735FA7B40D913EC9EC0 Bitness: 32-bit Publisher: Microsoft Corporation Description: Network Command Shell Version: 6.2.15063.0 Integrity Level: System System Process: True Protected Process: False Metro Process: False Parent: [7724] C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe Parent CommandLine: "C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe" /C netsh http add urlacl url=http://+:9007/ user=Everyone [Process Creation] 01/11/2018 19:52:02 Process: [8864] C:\WINDOWS\System32\backgroundTaskHost.exe Username/Domain: Chris/DESKTOP-VR50D1D CommandLine: "C:\WINDOWS\system32\backgroundTaskHost.exe" -ServerName:CortanaUI.AppXy7vb4pc2dr3kc93kfc509b1d0arkfb2x.mca MD5 Hash: C090F2500F2A3AEF9DE6213519AAFB13 Bitness: 32-bit Publisher: Microsoft Corporation Description: Background Task Host Version: 6.2.15063.0 Integrity Level: Low Signer: Microsoft Windows System Process: False Protected Process: False Metro Process: False Parent: [1264] C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe Parent CommandLine: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k DcomLaunch [Process Creation] 01/11/2018 19:52:08 Process: [2528] C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\csc.exe Username/Domain: Chris/DESKTOP-VR50D1D CommandLine: "C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\csc.exe" /noconfig /fullpaths @"C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\uokrl3jg.cmdline" MD5 Hash: 66032114D75B2A881725128653DF8144 Bitness: 32-bit Publisher: Microsoft Corporation Description: Visual C# Command Line Compiler Version: 8.0.50727.8784 Integrity Level: High Signer: Microsoft Corporation System Process: False Protected Process: False Metro Process: False Parent: [9872] C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Web Companion\Application\WebCompanion.exe Parent CommandLine: "C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Web Companion\Application\WebCompanion.exe" --install --geo= [Process Creation] 01/11/2018 19:52:08 Process: [4128] C:\WINDOWS\System32\conhost.exe Username/Domain: Chris/DESKTOP-VR50D1D CommandLine: \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\conhost.exe 0x4 MD5 Hash: 24BFE27EC8759F56B539217585DA277C Bitness: 32-bit Publisher: Microsoft Corporation Description: Console Window Host Version: 6.2.15063.0 Integrity Level: High System Process: False Protected Process: False Metro Process: False Parent: [2528] C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\csc.exe Parent CommandLine: "C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\csc.exe" /noconfig /fullpaths @"C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\uokrl3jg.cmdline" [Process Creation] 01/11/2018 19:52:08 Process: [2644] C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\cvtres.exe Username/Domain: Chris/DESKTOP-VR50D1D CommandLine: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\cvtres.exe /NOLOGO /READONLY /MACHINE:IX86 "/OUT:C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\RES52D5.tmp" "c:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\CSC52D4.tmp" MD5 Hash: DD0EE56841E535A3A3AE7C20C32DE9CD Bitness: 32-bit Publisher: Microsoft Corporation Description: Microsoft® Resource File To COFF Object Conversion Utility Version: 8.0.50727.9307 Integrity Level: High Signer: Microsoft Corporation System Process: False Protected Process: False Metro Process: False Parent: [2528] C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\csc.exe Parent CommandLine: "C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\csc.exe" /noconfig /fullpaths @"C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\uokrl3jg.cmdline" [Process Creation] 01/11/2018 19:52:10 Process: [6812] C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Web Companion\Application\Ad-Aware Web Companion.exe Username/Domain: Chris/DESKTOP-VR50D1D CommandLine: "C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Web Companion\Application\Ad-Aware Web Companion.exe" {0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A} MD5 Hash: 9738CE73ADEDC4FAA33558A0F20ECAE2 Bitness: 32-bit Publisher: Description: Ad-Aware Web Companion.exe Version: 4.0.1777.3330 Integrity Level: High Signer: Lavasoft Software Canada System Process: False Protected Process: False Metro Process: False Parent: [9872] C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Web Companion\Application\WebCompanion.exe Parent CommandLine: "C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Web Companion\Application\WebCompanion.exe" --install --geo= [Process Creation] 01/11/2018 19:52:16 Process: [7048] C:\WINDOWS\System32\dllhost.exe Username/Domain: Chris/DESKTOP-VR50D1D CommandLine: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DllHost.exe /Processid:{AB8902B4-09CA-4BB6-B78D-A8F59079A8D5} MD5 Hash: FF19922720962D8A75412AB80868E796 Bitness: 32-bit Publisher: Microsoft Corporation Description: COM Surrogate Version: 6.2.15063.0 Integrity Level: Medium Signer: Microsoft Windows System Process: False Protected Process: False Metro Process: False Parent: [1264] C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe Parent CommandLine: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k DcomLaunch [Process Creation] 01/11/2018 19:52:32 Process: [9124] C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Web Companion\Application\WebCompanion.exe Username/Domain: Chris/DESKTOP-VR50D1D CommandLine: "C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Web Companion\Application\WebCompanion.exe" --afterinstall MD5 Hash: BD74FBF8F7A2DB0BDEC9F591490E654E Bitness: 32-bit Publisher: Lavasoft Description: Web Companion Version: 4.0.1777.3330 Integrity Level: High Signer: Lavasoft Software Canada System Process: False Protected Process: False Metro Process: False Parent: [6396] C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\7zSDDAE.tmp\WebCompanionInstaller.exe Parent CommandLine: .\WebCompanionInstaller.exe --partner=website --campaign=homepage --version=4.0.1777.3330 --prod[/quote] Now to uninstall.
     
    Callender, Jan 10, 2018
    #50
  6. CALLENDER
    Callender Win User
    Okay uninstalled:

    Exit the program before uninstall. If you didn't right click the icon in the taskbar to stop the program running before uninstalling then I'd suggest reinstalling it then try removing it again.


    Firefox Keeps Re-enabling Bing [​IMG]



    Firefox Keeps Re-enabling Bing [​IMG]



    Firefox Keeps Re-enabling Bing [​IMG]



    Firefox Keeps Re-enabling Bing [​IMG]



    Firefox Keeps Re-enabling Bing [​IMG]



    Firefox Keeps Re-enabling Bing [​IMG]


    After uninstall bing remained as homepage and search engine but could be removed.

    I reckon it's possible that something went wrong with your uninstall. Try installing it again then remove it and check to see that any FF addon was also removed.
     
    Callender, Jan 10, 2018
    #51
  7. CEPHUS404
    Cephus404 Win User
    Deleted Bing again, reset to Google, reinstalled, told it to leave current settings since it won't let you default to Google within the installation. Uninstalled. Rebooted. Restarted Firefox. Back to Bing.

    Went into the registry and cleaned out all keys for Web Companion, reset Google, rebooted, restarted Firefox... back to Bing.
     
    Cephus404, Jan 10, 2018
    #52
  8. CALLENDER
    Callender Win User

    Firefox Keeps Re-enabling Bing

    Okay I'm out of ideas. Anyone else want to make suggestions?

    In the meantime if think of anything to add I will post back here.
     
    Callender, Jan 10, 2018
    #53
  9. CEPHUS404
    Cephus404 Win User
    Yeah, if it was easy, I wouldn't be posting here. Something really bizarre is going on and I have no clue what it might be. Thanks for trying at least.
     
    Cephus404, Jan 10, 2018
    #54
  10. CALLENDER
    Callender Win User
    One more idea: Go to Control Panel - switch view to small icons. Click "Internet Options" > Security Tab > Trusted Sites. Remove anything found.
     
    Callender, Jan 10, 2018
    #55
  11. CEPHUS404
    Cephus404 Win User
    Did, the Lavasoft site was in there, deleted it, reset everything, rebooted... Bing is back.

    This is driving me crazy. I might just completely trash Firefox, install the 64-bit version and see if the problem follows along.
     
    Cephus404, Jan 11, 2018
    #56
  12. CEPHUS404
    Cephus404 Win User
    Nope, didn't help. Totally fried Firefox, reinstalled the 64-bit, Bing is still there.
     
    Cephus404, Jan 11, 2018
    #57
  13. BERTON
    Berton Win User

    Firefox Keeps Re-enabling Bing

    Export your Bookmarks first the uninstall Firefox. I use the 64-bit version 57.0.4. In testing I closed Firefox, went to C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox and ran the firefox.exe file, my add-ins [Appearance] loaded so there may need to be some cleanup after the uninstall, probably something in C:\Users\YOURNAMEHERE\AppData\Local\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles.
     
    Berton, Jan 11, 2018
    #58
  14. CALLENDER
    Callender Win User
    From another thread:

    If you uninstall FF then reinstall it you need to remove everything before rebootting and reinstalling because otherwise the new install of FF will look for and use your settings from the your old profile.

    You could keep the profile backup you made with Hekasoft if you need it because it's stored in a different format.

    If you still get the problem there must be a toolbar, BHO or other program somewhere. But it's strange how no scanners have picked anything up.
     
    Callender, Jan 11, 2018
    #59
  15. CEPHUS404
    Cephus404 Win User
    The nuclear option does seem to have worked, at least it hasn't reverted back to Bing yet. I'm going to mess around with it for a little bit to see if this has it fixed. Thanks.
     
    Cephus404, Jan 11, 2018
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