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How to i change the page that opens when i click on "open new tab"?

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when i click on the "open new tab" link in Firefox, it tries to send me to "home.packagesear.ch" and McAfee alerts pops up saying it's a scam site

when i click on the "open new tab" link in Firefox, it tries to send me to "home.packagesear.ch" and McAfee alerts pops up saying it's a scam site

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Sometimes a problem with Firefox may be a result of malware installed on your computer, that you may not be aware of.

You can try these free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software:

Microsoft Security Essentials is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista if you don't already have one. Windows 8/10 have antivirus protection built-in.

Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.

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Also, in case they aren't detected as malware, check for bad add-ons. You can view, disable, and often remove unwanted or unknown extensions on the Add-ons page. Either:

  • Ctrl+Shift+a (Mac: Command+Shift+a)
  • "3-bar" menu button (or Tools menu) > Add-ons
  • type or paste about:addons in the address bar and press Enter/Return

In the left column of the Add-ons page, click Extensions. Then cast a critical eye over the list on the right side. Any extensions required for Firefox features are hidden from this page, so everything listed here is your choice (and your responsibility) to manage. Anything suspicious, or that you just do not remember installing or why? If in doubt, disable.

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