How to Change the Search Page From an Incorrect URL Page in Firefox

Firefox lets you incorporate a default search engine when you need to search for a keyword phrase in the browser. The wrong URL is added to the Firefox address search bar from a virus or accidentally configuring the wrong search URL. You can correct the problem in the Firefox configuration window. This window allows you to change the URL used for searching phrases.

Instructions

1. Click the Windows "Start" button and select "All Programs." Click "Mozilla," then click "Firefox" to open the browser.

2. Type "about:config" in the address text box and press "Enter." This command opens the configuration window for the Firefox browser.

3. Type "keyword.URL" in the "Filter" text box. This command displays only the URL search option. Double-click the configuration option to open a settings dialog window.

4. Type the correct URL you want to use in the text box. Click "OK" to save the settings. The configuration sets the search engine as the default for the browser.

References

• Search Engine Journal: How to Change Your Default Search Engine in FireFox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer