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Firefox crashed when Google is opened

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AnonymousUser
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Whenever I open the default home page which is mozilla goodle search, or google.com, firefox crashes within seconds. Only google pages. I have not installed anything recently this just happened out of the blue. I have tried safe mode and disabling all addons etc but to no avail.

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7d74b5e8-e38e-47f0-a87d-75c792100715

Whenever I open the default home page which is mozilla goodle search, or google.com, firefox crashes within seconds. Only google pages. I have not installed anything recently this just happened out of the blue. I have tried safe mode and disabling all addons etc but to no avail. == Crash ID(s) == 7d74b5e8-e38e-47f0-a87d-75c792100715

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Moses
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It appears there is a new TopCrasher bug for your crashing signature. The bugs and signature are below.

Bug 508292

Signature: [@ wcslen HostentBlob_WriteNameOrAlias]

As for your problem, Your issue may be caused by Malware. You can run and update the following free anti virus software:

1. Malwarebytes (Free version) - http://www.malwarebytes.org

2. Spybot Search & Destroy - http://www.safer-networking.org

3.Spyware Terminator - http://www.spywareterminator.com

In addition, there are a number of forums you can use to help get rid of your infection. These include: