and/or
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/search-bar-easily-choose-your-search-engine?redirectlocale=en-US&redirectslug=Search+bar
good luck
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Somehow Alot (a pseudo search engine that just provides ad info) was downloaded to Firefox and I can't seem to remove it. It does not appear under plugins or add ons...and I am not good enough to go into the operating system to weed it out...any suggestions on a clean way to dump it? If I were to go the malware removal route, which one would get rid of this nasty bit of software cleanly?
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I have tried the things the website suggests..did Manage Search engines and went into to Ad ins and plug ins and tool bar customizing and it still pops up....not always from from time to time...must be buried deep...any malware removal tool one would recommend? (I have MacBook Air with Mountain Lion just downloaded).
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dbstoner..
My apologies for not getting to you sooner. I just returned after a week "offline" .
You asked about a malware removal tool. Unfortunately, the 'resident expert' mrmacfixit referred to, isn't as familiar with scanners compatible with Mac's, as she is for Window's.
That said....
You indicated you checked Firefox's add-ons and extensions. If ALOT doesn't appear on the list, it may be because it's listed by a different name. Temporarily disable those you find questionable. See : http://www.pchell.com/support/alot.shtml
You can also give the (free) Revo Uninstaller a try. IF you see it listed, highlight it and then click "Uninstall". A window will appear with various modes to choose from. Select "Advanced". Advanced mode removes any leftover files.
It might help to know, if you found (and removed) any semblance of ALOT on your system. Or is it as you said, that it's only something which "pop ups from time to time"? And by the way, what are you referring to when you say "it"?
In the mean time, I'll try to find a scanner comparable to Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (or SUPERAntiSpyware) for Windows.
Carol