Firefox: Disable AVG AntiVirus Safe Search

Posted on Jun 01, 2008 under Firefox Tips |

How to disable the AVG Safe Search feature that checks links in Firefox. The feature shows up next to links when performing searches in Google.

1. In Firefox, click Tools > Add-ons.

Firefox - Tools > Add-ons Menu

2. Click Disable in the AVG Safe Search Add-on.

Firefox Add-ons Window

3. Close the window. When you restart Firefox the next time, the AVG Safe Search option will now be disabled.

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