Firefox Plugin: Solved! Installing & Using

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The discussion revolves around installing a Firefox plugin, specifically a search plugin. After downloading and extracting the plugin files, users are unsure how to proceed, particularly regarding the correct installation directory. The suggested path for the installation is C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\searchplugins. Once installed, users can switch their Google search bar to the new plugin by selecting it from the browser interface. The conversation highlights the successful resolution of the installation issue and expresses appreciation for the assistance provided.
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[SOLVED] Firefox Plugin

Well, recently I have been pimping my Internet browser with things like spell check and cool icons and stuff. Today I found that Firefox plugin that this site provides, now I download it but I can't get the thing to work! I have downloaded it, extracted the files, but now what do I do? It asks me to copy the files to "mozilla installation directory>\searchplugins" but I can't find that place!
 
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It's most likely to be something like C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\searchplugins.
 
Right, I have done that but where should this new plugin be found? I've done what it says but now what do I do?
 
You can now change the google search bar to a PF search bar. Click on the G in the top right, and select the PF button.
 
Cristo, you are the man. In fact you are so much the man, that you username has been added to my new internet spell check.
 
:smile: I'm honoured!
 
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