Firefox hangs whenever i search anything

Firefox hangs whenever i search anything until i do it is fine,
i also have to manully close it - the process dosen't end,
it works perfectly in safe mode. is this an addon or something, i havent added anything to it it is fresh out of instillation.

Short answer YES, if firefox works in safe mode and not otherwise something such as an add-on is causing problems.
The first thing I notice is that you are using 4.oBeta8 this is an experimental version, you would be better using the current firefox 3 (3.6.13) unless you are confident about firefox use.
Although you may not have manually added anything yourself it includes according to your System Details a few plugins.
Are you also using firefox 3, by default firefox 3 and 4 will be in slightly different locations, it would be good practice I think to ensure you use separate profiles for each if you continue to use both.
The easiest course of action may just be to install version 3, or uninstall version 4 beta. '''First ''' as a precautionary measure make a manual backup [http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Backing%20up%20and%20restoring%20bookmarks#w_manual-backup (see)] of your bookmarks from your current firefox (both versions if you have two versions) firefox should not loose bookmarks, history and forms etc details, whilst up or downgrading but better to be safe.
Regarding the problem with searches hanging have a look at
*[[Firefox hangs]]
*[[basic troubleshooting]]
* and if you keep both versions of firefox [[Managing profiles |set up]] a separate profile for each

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