Search Helper Extension

[guest5443]

Isn't windows a beautifull trojan horse infecting everything?

[phantomflanflinger]

I'm using Windows 7 and to remove Search Helper Extension from Firefox, all I had to do was reboot in Safe Mode (to get the boot menu keep pressing F8 while the machine boots, if you didn't know that!)
and then I could delete the
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\
folder.
If you're on a 32 bit machine, it'll be at
C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\
It's gone from my Firefox now.

I tried Unlocker, but it doesn't work properly in Windows 7. Good app for Win XP though.

[FatJohn]

Once you guys have had enough of Micro$oft, there's an alternative that puts you in control of your computer.

It's GNU/Linux.

See the links in my signature below.

[dickvl]

See also http://support.mozilla.com/kb/Removing+ ... d+Bing+Bar

[valdeBrian]

I CAN'T STAND THIS BING ADD ON....HOW CAN I GET RID OFF IT? IS REALLY ANNOYING I TRY TO USE MY BOOKMARK PAGES AND BING TAKES OVER AND GIVES ME A BUNCH A BOGUS LINKS. I'M TIRED OF THAT BS.

[Frank Lion]

I CAN'T STAND THIS BING ADD ON....HOW CAN I GET RID OFF IT? .

Read this thread maybe?

[GTryder]

valdeBrian
While anyone experiencing this problem can likely understand your annoyance and frustration, kindly turn off caps lock when posting...It is considered rude and shouting...as well as making it difficult to read.

1. Please notice that you posted directly after a response which contains a link to one offered solution for removal.

2. Then, (re?)read through this tread; Hint: Begin on page one.

[Kaveh]

"Microsoft .Net Framework 4 client profile" update for windows hijacks the bar to Bing from Google. Uninstall it and everything is back to normal.

Firefox should not allow other programs to modify or add plugins to it without asking permission from user. It is just ridiculous that they can do this, I just can't believe this really happens.

Note to Microsoft about Bing: I will never use it, even if someday it comes better than Google. There is something more fundamental here that you don't understand. There is a reason people LOVE Google/Linux/... and HATE Microsoft, and until you change your mentality this will go on. I hope that someday you learn to respect the consumers.

[Kaveh]

ps: and of course, we LOVE Mozilla Firefox!

[cuz84d]

Hey, the big 3 all been doing it with installing IM products too, slip in that search bar into your browser.. well I just went to the control panel and uninstalled bing bar, took care of it.

[cuz84d]

"Microsoft .Net Framework 4 client profile" update for windows hijacks the bar to Bing from Google. Uninstall it and everything is back to normal.

hijacks the bar, or changes your search engine default from Google to Bing? Which would be expected in my book, I mean you did get an update which installs a search feature..

[Daifne]

Locking because this is being spammed