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How do get rid of the google search box when I first open Firefox?

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How do get rid of the google search box when I first open Firefox?

How do get rid of the google search box when I first open Firefox?

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cor-el
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Firefox 4 and later versions use a new build-in home page named about:home with a Google search bar on it. That about:home page only shows some snippets and has a button to restore the previous session if applicable.

If you want a home page with extras then set another page as the home page like www.google.com as used in Firefox 3 versions.

See also:

  • Tools > Options > General > Startup: "When Firefox Starts": "Show my home page" "Show a blank page"