SafeSearch has locked Browser.startup.homepage and I can't reset it.

Starting up Firefox defaults to safesearch web site. My home page is locked to this site and I can't change it. I've tried the firefox reset, virus removal tools, register edit and can't seem to change the setting. I looked in about:config and see the there is a locked preferences for Browser.Startup.Homepage with the safesearch web site. How can I unlocked this setting?

''gmoody [[#answer-668517|said]]''
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Thank you for responding to my dilemma.
There is a mozilla.cfg file located on my C drive in Program Files(x86)/Mozilla Firefox directory. Also, there is a local-settings.js script that reference the mozilla,cfg file. The script is located in the same directory in \defaults\pref. There is also a channel-prefs.js file located in the same directory that looks normal.
The content of the local-settings.js file is:
pref("general.config.filename", "mozilla.cfg");
The mozilla.cfg file is not readable so I can't really post it. Additionally, I didn't create the file. I've posted an image in Hex format.
Thanks for providing your help and I look forward to your reply.
</blockquote>
********** UPDATE ************************
I renamed the mozilla.cfg and local-settings.js file and finally regain control of defining my home page. I think that I finally got rid of that most annoying safesearch crap. Thank you very much for help.

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