It’s possible that either Firefox sync is causing this (do you have a computer with bing set as the default perhaps?) or that you have an extension causing this. Try resetting Firefox, Refresh Firefox – reset add-ons and settings, then change your search engine to Google (It will be yahoo, our new partner).
If Bing took over your browser, this is the result of malicious code sneaking into your computer or adware/ PUP infection. Bing is a legitimate search engine. Unfortunately, Microsoft’s search engine is often used by browser-hijackers and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) as a means to serve unwanted ads or direct traffic to certain websites.
Why is Bing my default search engine on my computer?
Bing is Microsoft’s search engine. The company developed and updated Bing with Internet Explorer and Edge in mind. So, if you want to enjoy the best possible browsing experience on Edge, you should set Bing as your default search engine.
Why can’t I search Bing on my computer?
Mozilla doesn’t have a deal with Bing, and even if we did we wouldn’t be forcing you to use any search engine, we are all about choice. It’s possible that either Firefox sync is causing this (do you have a computer with bing set as the default perhaps?) or that you have an extension causing this.
How to fix Bing disappeared from Firefox?
To Fix: Step1 ) In Tools/Options/general change “when Firefox starts ” option to ” show a blank page” Re-open a new firefox, Bing has disappeared. Step 2) Next restore “when firefox starts ” back to “show my homepage”, the correct homepage is showing and not bing.
Well, type ”’about: config”’ in the URL bar and hit Enter.
”If you see the warning, you can confirm that you want to access that page.” Filter = ”’bing”’
Right-click and use ””’Reset””’ every preference that appears for ”’bing”’, then Restart Firefox.
What is Bing search engine?
Bing is the second most commonly used search engine in existence, next to Google (duh!). Owned by Microsoft, Bing has been around for quite some time. While most people do believe that Google is the much better search engine and even though most people consider Bing to be an inferior alternative to Google, Bing still has a significant user-base.
Bing is a legitimate search engine. Unfortunately, Microsoft’s search engine is often used by browser-hijackers and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) as a means to serve unwanted ads or direct traffic to certain websites. Obviously, users often panic when they notice the unusual browser behavior for the first time.