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new tabs bring up Blekko....

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despite trying everything i could find on this topic , when i open a new tab blekko appears. I have altered user:config, re-installed firefox, looked in the registry, checked add ons, run malware tools, and probably other things I dont remember... any ideas...

despite trying everything i could find on this topic , when i open a new tab blekko appears. I have altered user:config, re-installed firefox, looked in the registry, checked add ons, run malware tools, and probably other things I dont remember... any ideas...

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That was the trick... never did I see that solution in any other posts. Thank you very much.

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The Reset Firefox feature can fix many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information. Note: This will cause you to lose any Extensions, Open websites, and some Preferences.

To Reset Firefox do the following:

  1. Go to Firefox > Help > Troubleshooting Information.
  2. Click the "Reset Firefox" button.
  3. Firefox will close and reset. After Firefox is done, it will show a window with the information that is imported. Click Finish.
  4. Firefox will open with all factory defaults applied.


Further information can be found in the Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings article.

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That was the trick... never did I see that solution in any other posts. Thank you very much.

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In case it returns, you can check for problems with the preferences files (prefs.js and a possible user.js).