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I was trying to respond to the question that was asked on this forum because I found out what was doing it... https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/982727
I tried malaware check, virus check... then figured it out. In Control panel first uninstall the two SnapDo programmes (if you have them - solves the issue of not being able to change your irritating new search options)
Then look for a programme on the list in your Control Panel List called fst_za_17
That's the little naughty that is messing with you... After uninstalling it I FINALLY fixed the freaking issue.
Cheers
S

I will marked this as resolved via [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/982727]

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