Solved How to change Firefox address bar search provider?

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Please tell me how do i change Firefox address bar search provider? My favorite search provider is Google.com but now my Firefox address bar default search provider is ask.com so how do i change it?
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On your search bar there is a drop down arrow right next to the icon. Click this and choose your provider.
 

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On your search bar there is a drop down arrow right next to the icon. Click this and choose your provider.

Which search bar you mention No 01 or No 02, i want change no 02 (address bar) default search provider? (Ask to Google)





But I'm not telling that! I sad that how to change address bar default search provider.
Thanks any way try to help me!
;)
 

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windows7 Ultimate SP1 x32bitIntelKinsgton 1GB an Transcend 2GBIntel- onboard
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Intel DG31PR (Intel Dual core 2.5 E5200 @ 2.5GHz)
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windows7 Ultimate SP1 x32bit
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Intel DG31PR
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On your search bar there is a drop down arrow right next to the icon. Click this and choose your provider.

Which search bar you mention No 01 or No 02, i want change no 02 (address bar) default search provider? (Ask to Google)





But I'm not telling that! I sad that how to change address bar default search provider.
Thanks any way try to help me!
;)

Here is a tutorial for this: How To Change The Firefox Address Bar Search Provider

Or just Remove Ask Search from Control Panel
 

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On your search bar there is a drop down arrow right next to the icon. Click this and choose your provider.

Which search bar you mention No 01 or No 02, i want change no 02 (address bar) default search provider? (Ask to Google)





But I'm not telling that! I sad that how to change address bar default search provider.
Thanks any way try to help me!
;)

Here is a tutorial for this: How To Change The Firefox Address Bar Search Provider

Or just Remove Ask Search from Control Panel


Thanks it works after adding "http://www.google.com/search?q=" to "about:config" > "keywordURL "!
 
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windows7 Ultimate SP1 x32bitIntelKinsgton 1GB an Transcend 2GBIntel- onboard
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Intel DG31PR (Intel Dual core 2.5 E5200 @ 2.5GHz)
OS
windows7 Ultimate SP1 x32bit
CPU
Intel
Motherboard
Intel DG31PR
Memory
Kinsgton 1GB an Transcend 2GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel- onboard
Sound Card
Intel- onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic LCD Widescreen 19
Screen Resolution
1400x900
Hard Drives
Samsung 256GB
PSU
Legend
Case
Legend
Cooling
Intel
Keyboard
Seemo
Mouse
Prolink
Internet Speed
Download Speed-512Kbps, Upload Speed-128Kbps (ADSL wired)
Other Info
UPS- Prolink Pro650s
Router Prolink H5201
Sub Woofer - Creative 2.1
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