Firefox start page no longer opens first: "iminent search the web" opens and I can't get rid of it.

IMBooster, also known as Iminent, and "Iminent Search the Web", has taken over my start-up page. I have tried everything to delete and uninstall all aspects of this unwanted application. It no longer appears anywhere in my computer, but it still opens my Firefox page instead of Google.

The Reset Firefox feature can fix many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information.
Note: ''This will cause you to lose any Extensions, Open websites, and some Preferences.''
To Reset Firefox do the following:
#Go to Firefox > Help > Troubleshooting Information.
#Click the "Reset Firefox" button.
#Firefox will close and reset. After Firefox is done, it will show a window with the information that is imported. Click Finish.
#Firefox will open with all factory defaults applied.
Further information can be found in the [[Reset Firefox – easily fix most problems]] article.
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