Firefox opening up AVG tabs on its own

Hi guys I just got my pc back after it had a new power pack put in it I updated my avg since then firefox has been opening tabs on its own they all say avg secure search I know its not mailware or anything like that can anyone help me stop these tabs opening

I just noted they open when I press the left and right arrow when I have a few tabs open and I move from side to side on the bar

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