Pin.wid has become my default browser, i don't want it, can't uninstall and have no luck with 'about:config??

OK. How do I get rid of pin.wid as my default browser. When I click on firefox I get pin.wid. I can't uninstall it. I emailed them with this question. Reply (shortened); about:config in address bar, i promise, keyword.url in search box... stuck there.... no results.

There are a few different ways a site could take over your home page. Those include:
(1) Changing your setting<br>
(2) An add-on<br>
(3) Hijacking your Firefox shortcut
'''For #1''', you probably have already checked, but just in case:
* [[Startup, home page and download settings]]
* [[How to set the home page]]
You can use the Home button or open a new window (Ctrl+n) to test the change.
Note that malware can create a file that will revert your settings at startup. This article describes how to track down any such user.js file: [[How to fix preferences that won't save]].
'''For #2''', try this:
Disable ALL nonessential or unrecognized extensions on the Add-ons page. Either:
* Ctrl+Shift+a
* orange Firefox button (or Tools menu) > Add-ons
In the left column, click Extensions. Then, if in doubt, disable.
Usually a link will appear above at least one disabled extension to restart Firefox. You can complete your work on the tab and click one of the links as the last step.
'''For #3''', if you only get the unwanted page on startup and not when you use the Home icon or open a new window (Ctrl+n), check here: right-click your desktop shortcut for Firefox > Properties > Shortcut tab. For 64-bit Windows, the Target should be the following, no more, no less:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe"
Any luck?

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