Location Bar Search

Im using Win7 and FF4...when I enter an address such as Amazon..instead of completing the address it takes me to a search page with results from my internet provider instead of google. I checked keyword.url and the other one in about:config..ts set to false(shouldnt get anything) and google is listed in the other. I see no reference to zoominternet.net in the about:config file..how do I stop this or correct this..thanks

They are re-directing those "lucky" searches. Contact wowway and ask them how to '''opt-out''' of that "service".
I've had that same issue with Comcast for the last year and half. I use their "out-out" page and 6 to 8 weeks later I have to do it all over again.

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