How do I stop the Browser settings change window from appearing in bottom right corner of my screen

The following details appear in a small window of the bottom left of my screen which cannot be closed:
Browser settings change
! an unknown change was detected on your browser's search settings:
* Keep my current settings.
* I am aware of this change and approve it
Yes
when I click on Yes or on red X nothing happens and small window is still visible.

hello, this is usually caused by adware on your pc.
please run a scan of your system with [http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/ adwcleaner] & also manually check that you don't have any suspicious entries like 3rd-party-toolbars presently installed under ''firefox > addons > extensions'' (adware like babylon also might install some unwanted stuff that comes under the names "Browser Manager", "Browser Protector", "Bprotector", "Object Installer", etc.) or in the windows control panel > programs section.
afterwards install the search reset addon - it will revert the most common customziations those adware programs do in firefox back to the default: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/searchreset/
[[Remove a toolbar that has taken over your Firefox search or home page]]

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