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07-05-2016 10:36 AM - edited 07-05-2016 10:43 AM
The Private Browsing a.k.a. MyPrivateSearch was installed automatically in my Firefox. It is not letting me open and use google or any other search engine. Really sad. Also, I want to uninstall the McAffee application too, really unsatistfied, by the way, the McAffee application and stuff was installed automatically too. And, when I search for images and click on the images button, it does not open and instead another tab is opened with the same content as the previous tab. What do I do?
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07-05-2016 11:25 AM
The "Always use Private Browsing" is controlled within Firefox.
The setting may be a result of the "Never Save History" setting:
- Set Firefox to save your history -- or set Custom settings for History to dis-engage the "Always" setup.
Private Browsing - Use Firefox without saving history
See the Section: Can I set Firefox to always use Private Browsing?
McAfee can be removed with the McAfee removal tool.
- Download and run McAfee Consumer Products Removal Tool or MCPR from the McAfee site
Reference:
Uninstall McAfee Internet Security from Windows 10
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07-05-2016 11:25 AM
The "Always use Private Browsing" is controlled within Firefox.
The setting may be a result of the "Never Save History" setting:
- Set Firefox to save your history -- or set Custom settings for History to dis-engage the "Always" setup.
Private Browsing - Use Firefox without saving history
See the Section: Can I set Firefox to always use Private Browsing?
McAfee can be removed with the McAfee removal tool.
- Download and run McAfee Consumer Products Removal Tool or MCPR from the McAfee site
Reference:
Uninstall McAfee Internet Security from Windows 10
When you see a Post that helps you,
Inspires you, provides fresh insight,
Or teaches you something new,
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