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when FF restarts my "browser.newtab.url" has been HIJACKED, it works fine if i reset it BUT on restart its back were it was ? HOW CAN I FIX THIS ?wstfbe

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when FF restarts my "browser.newtab.url" has been HIJACKED, it works fine if i reset it BUT on restart its back were it was ? HOW CAN I FIX THIS ? have reset it 20 times works fine while program FIREFOX Runs if program or OS shuts down its HIJACKED AGAIN.

there must be a file or location that is ONLY USED ON LAUNCH, That has been modified or hacked. small clinch that is driving me nuts. Thanks RMY

when FF restarts my "browser.newtab.url" has been HIJACKED, it works fine if i reset it BUT on restart its back were it was ? HOW CAN I FIX THIS ? have reset it 20 times works fine while program FIREFOX Runs if program or OS shuts down its HIJACKED AGAIN. there must be a file or location that is ONLY USED ON LAUNCH, That has been modified or hacked. small clinch that is driving me nuts. Thanks RMY

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the-edmeister
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What is "browser.newtab.url" changed to?

Knowing that may lead us to a solution as to what Malware your PC is infested with.

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http://www.searchassist.net/?p=t&m=1980&c=d&s=sp

the-edmeister
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See this removal guide. http://malwaretips.com/blogs/search-assist-virus-removal/