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(function(){})(); --> what does this mean?

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when searching anything via google, I am redirected to a page with nothing but this written at the top of the screen --> (function(){})(); ... what does this even mean? i cannot seem to get rid of it. this does not happen with internet explorer. i have tried reinstalling firefox (saving my bookmarks and such), system restore, etc.

when searching anything via google, I am redirected to a page with nothing but this written at the top of the screen --> (function(){})(); ... what does this even mean? i cannot seem to get rid of it. this does not happen with internet explorer. i have tried reinstalling firefox (saving my bookmarks and such), system restore, etc.

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cor-el
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Clear the cache and the cookies from sites that cause problems.

"Clear the Cache":

  • Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Offline Storage (Cache): "Clear Now"

"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:

  • Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"

Start Firefox in Use Troubleshoot Mode in Firefox to check if one of the extensions or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).