Move Focus from Web Adress Bar when Google search page loads

'''This relates to Firefox 4'''
I use google search as my home page - when i start firfox or open a new tab manualy i want to have the focus start in the google search box, but in stead it stays in the search bar - is there a way to correct this behaviour as i generally start typing without looking at the screen and before i know it i hit enter and the results are returned from Yahoo or some such.
Not a major issue but annoying.

'''I had the same problem when I updated to firefox 4. This is how i fixed it:'''
The problem seems to be caused by the 'New Tab Homepage' add on. So:
# Disable or remove the 'New Tab Homepage' add on and restart firefox.
# Download and install the firefox add on called 'NewTabURL' and restart firefox.
# Click on the Options button for NewTabURL and uncheck 'Select location bar after loading new tab'
# Under the 'Default URL for new tabs' heading, choose 'Home Page'
# Click on the Save button.
Hopefully, problem solved!

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