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I have changed my start page several times to start MY way and it continues to add its own on start up How do I get rid of it? this is it http://start.findwide

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When I open Firefox I am taken to a page other than the one I have set up as my home page..this is what is in the address field and I can't get rid of it. I have tried everything that I know of: http://start.findwide.com/v/2/?guid={B2FDA3FD-C887-4E06-9440-4D342DF6321D}&serpv=6

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When I open Firefox I am taken to a page other than the one I have set up as my home page..this is what is in the address field and I can't get rid of it. I have tried everything that I know of: http://start.findwide.com/v/2/?guid={B2FDA3FD-C887-4E06-9440-4D342DF6321D}&serpv=6 Thanks for your help.

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as a note an easier solution is to just delete your user.js file in your profile folder

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seems like sombody or something hijacked your home page and possibly some more. see

Remove a toolbar that has taken over your Firefox search or home page

also, this could be useful as well:

What to do when searches take you to the wrong search website

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You should scan with anti-malware programs. FindWide might have installed browser freezer that saves browser settings between sessions or browser plugins. Adwcleaner or Spyhunter should detect it.

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I reset Firefox and so far it's good. Thanks for everyone's help.

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as a note an easier solution is to just delete your user.js file in your profile folder