How do i stop the new tabs from automatically redirecting any address i type in to ask seach?

After the latest patch, any address i put in just redirects me to ask search. How can i stop it?

hello WNxBrontus, this sounds like a problem possibly caused by adware on your pc. please go to firefox > addons > extensions & remove any suspicious entries (toolbars, things that you have not installed intentionally, don't know what purpose they serve, etc). also go to the windows control panel / programs and remove all potentially unwanted software.
[[Remove a toolbar that has taken over your Firefox search or home page]]
afterwards you can either install the [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/searchreset/ searchreset addon] to get rid of the problem or manually reset the page that opens on each new tab - enter '''about:config''' into the firefox location bar (confirm the info message in case it shows up), search for the preference named '''browser.newtab.url''' and right-click & reset it to its default value (about:newtab).

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