How do get rid of the google search box when I first open Firefox?

How do get rid of the google search box when I first open Firefox?

Firefox 4 and later versions use a new build-in home page named <b>about:home</b> with a Google search bar on it.
That about:home page only shows some snippets and has a button to restore the previous session if applicable.
If you want a home page with extras then set another page as the home page like www.google.com as used in Firefox 3 versions.
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/How+to+set+the+home+page
See also:
*Tools > Options > General > Startup: "When Firefox Starts": "Show my home page" "Show a blank page"

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    webgrunt, this thread posted about a year ago.
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    http://kb.mozillazine.org/Search_Bar
    https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/how-do-i-customize-toolbars

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