A blank window appears when I download a file

Here is the url of the most recent blank page that appears when downloading a file:
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&ved=0CDMQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftvhs1.tvusd.k12.ca.us%2Fdmurray-sibby%2FAssignment%2520documents%2FWorld%2520B%2FWorld%2520History%2520B%2FUnit%25209%2520-%2520Cold%2520War%2FUnit%25209%2520-%2520Cold%2520War%2FCommunists%2520Triumph%2520in%2520China%2520Ch.17.2%2520dAblaing%25204-12-04.ppt&ei=3IuLT_qdM4SA2gWvprXiCQ&usg=AFQjCNHD6Hgk5pHT0I1NvcRf_ZOO7c-gWw&sig2=Ruk52GCQ1pYvstIYO8bt_Q
Then in order to get back to my search page, I have to close the tab. Irritating.

Another standard diagnostic step is to try Firefox's Safe Mode to see whether it is caused by a custom setting or add-on.
First, I recommend backing up your Firefox settings in case something goes wrong. See [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Backing+up+your+information Backing up your information]. (You can copy your entire Firefox profile folder somewhere outside of the Mozilla folder.)
Next, restart Firefox in [http://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode Safe Mode] using
Help > Restart with Add-ons Disabled
In the Safe Mode dialog, do not check any boxes, just click "Continue in Safe Mode."
If the blank tab closes itself automatically, then the problem may lie with an add-on or custom setting.
If the blank tab still stays open, hmmm, what else could it be?

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