How do I get rid of Yahoo and Bing as interloper search engines? I want Google ONLY!!

I installed a "free" winzip-type app, 7-ZIP and installed some other stuff without notice, including Yahoo and bing. I want my Firefox browser back the way it was before yesterday

I've just spent 2 hours trying to figure it out. I did it! It's easy.
1. Find the tool bar at the top left of your computer screen:
"File Edit View History Bookmarks Yahoo Tools Help"
2. Press "Tools"
3. Next screen:
Press "Add-Ons Manager"
Find "Start Now"
On right side of screen press: "Disable" or "Delete"
4. Close screen

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