unwanted background connection while starting mozilla firefox browser
Hello,
I like using Firefox browser every day. After installing and running Avast antivirus protection (program version : 24.3.6108 (build 24.3.8975.832)), Avast notification always show this message every time I start up Firefox : please check the uploaded images : FPA Scam.jpg.
I already checked the extenstion, the Settings, and the Advance Settings of Firefox browser. I'd like to know if there is any parameter related to engine.forexpeacearmy.com and it is enabled. Unfortunately, I can't found any related parameters.
So, I decide to contact Firefox support to find out what happen to my Firefox browser, why it always call the forexpeacearmy site at the start up, and finally I want to remove it. Because I'm affraid it could be some kind of trojans / malwares and put my laptop into risks.
Kindly need your advise. Thank you.
Kind regards, Gideon
Modified by gidhsk
All Replies (5)
Try disabling all your extensions.
Open the history sidebar (Ctrl+H), search for the site and right-click on it > Forget About This Site.
zeroknight said
Try disabling all your extensions. Open the history sidebar (Ctrl+H), search for the site and right-click on it > Forget About This Site.
yes, I did it (forget the site in history and disable all extensions). But it still trying connect to engine.forexpeacearmy.com. There are 3 connections now, as seen in attached avast notif screenshot.
Modified by gidhsk
Hi
Have you tried clearing your browsing history?
Do you see this URL if you visit about:networking via the address bar?
You can check the target line in the Firefox desktop shortcut (right-click: Properties) to make sure nothing is appended after the path to the Firefox program.
See also:
Make sure your home page is set to "Firefox Home (Default)".
Visit about:serviceworkers in the address bar and remove any workers for unfamiliar sites.