Everytime I restart my computer, instead of having Google as my homepage it always switches to Startpage by Ixquick.

Everytime I restart my computer, instead of having Google as my homepage it always switches to Startpage by Ixquick. Same thing goes with the search box on the right, no matter what setting I make it directs me to this Startpage. As well as when I highlight a word- right click- search google, it takes me yet again to this Startpage (in the new tab). I've scanned the computer, did the anti-malware thing, nothing. These things started to occur few days ago. I am using FF 19 (updated the latest version today, 08.03.2013).
I hope I was detailed enough. Thank you for your answers !

''After a computer restart yet again, Startpage engine appears as my homepage deleting all my previous settings (Google). ''
the homepage, after that, in options > general tab is google ? if reverse to startpage when you restart firefox, set it correct(google) and see : [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Preferences_not_saved#Corrupt_or_damaged_prefs.js_file Corrupt or damaged prefs.js file]
''Another think appeared, when I want to open the new tab by clicking on the + of the previous one, I get this message: The address isn't valid The URL is not valid and cannot be loaded.''
what you have in '''browser.newtab.url''' ? , go from [http://kb.mozillazine.org/About:config about:config]
more info : [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/new-tab-page-show-hide-and-customize-top-sites#w_how-do-i-turn-the-new-tab-page-off How do I turn the new tab page off?]
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