Can't get rid of Google search helper--it's replaced AdBlock in the toolbar.

Beta version of Firefox, with AdBlock.
The Google search helper has replaced the AdBlock icon. I cannot access the AdBlock controls, even though I have reinstalled it. Ads aren't appearing.
I can't remove the Google search helper via Tools-->AddOns because Google helper doesn't show up there.

Could be "Download Helper" (Video Download Helper). It has a screen capture option and that option requires CSHelper.
*Info about the screen capture option of this add-on here - http://www.downloadhelper.net/screen-capture.php

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Captfred

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You may have installed a variant of the "VSearch" ad-injection malware. Follow Apple Support's instructions to remove it.
If you have trouble following those instructions, see below.
Malware is always changing to get around the defenses against it. This procedure works as of now, as far as I know. It may not work in the future. Anyone finding this comment a few days or more after it was posted should look for a more recent discussion, or start a new one.
The VSearch malware tries to hide itself by varying the names of the files it installs. To remove it, you must first identify the naming pattern.
Triple-click the line below on this page to select it, then copy the text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C:
/Library/LaunchDaemons
In the Finder, select
          Go ▹ Go to Folder...
from the menu bar and paste into the box that opens by pressing command-V. You won't see what you pasted because a line break is included. Press return.
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          com.something.daemon.plist
and
           com.something.helper.plist
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If you find these files, leave the LaunchDaemons folder open, and open the following folder in the same way:
/Library/LaunchAgents
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where the string something is the same as before.
If you feel confident that you've identified the above files, back up all data, then drag just those three files—nothing else—to the Trash. You may be prompted for your administrator login password. Close the Finder windows and restart the computer.
Don't delete the "LaunchAgents" or "LaunchDaemons" folder or anything else inside either one.
The malware is now permanently inactivated, as long as you never reinstall it. You can stop here if you like, or you can remove two remaining components for the sake of completeness.
Open this folder:
/Library/Application Support
If it has a subfolder named just
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where something is the same string you saw before, drag that subfolder to the Trash and close the window.
Don't delete the "Application Support" folder or anything else inside it.
Finally, in this folder:
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If in doubt, or if you have no backups, change nothing at all.
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or
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