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Will not open, sends me to about.com a google search page???

scubathreefifty
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Installed 8.0 FF on new laptop with windows 7, but when I hit the FF ikon I get sent to about.com a google search page with the Mozilla emblem on it??? It wont open!!!

Installed 8.0 FF on new laptop with windows 7, but when I hit the FF ikon I get sent to about.com a google search page with the Mozilla emblem on it??? It wont open!!!

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It looks like some 3rd party installed an add-on involving ask and redirected you home page. To deactivate this redirection, see How to set the home page. You may also find Error loading web sites useful.

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PS: If the answer has solved your problem, then mark the question as "Solved". This way you will help others in a similar situation.

scubathreefifty
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Can't get to Mozilla home page, since the redirect takes me directly to an about.com google search page.