I just started getting a new window opening upon each fresh opening of Firefox even though I closed it on the last shutdown and each time the website that opens is different.

I usually leave several tabs and 1-3 windows open on shut down of Firefox so that I can have access to those sites when I restart Firefox. Recently I started getting an extra window opening when I start up with a website opening that I've never been to or am aware of. Each time I close that window out but it returns the next time with a different website usually trying to sell me something. Please help me get rid of this annoying encroachment.
Thanks,
Lucky

Hi luckygriffen-
If you are getting repeated unwanted windows opening with advertisements on them, it is likely you have some malware installed. This Support article will help you identify and resolve malware issues:
[[Is my Firefox problem a result of malware]]
Hope that helps!

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