The cursor in the Google search box flashes but is not activated

I asked this question on the Google forum but was directed to the Mozilla forum. i know I am not the only one with this problem, but I have not seen a solution. I have no extensions installed. i don't understand how a cursor can appear activated without actually working. i have to click in the search box before the cursor starts to work.
Is this caused by Google or Firefox?
I am using Windows 7 .
Thanks for any help.

How Firefox is opened should not matter.
It could be the work of one of your add-ons, or even add / mal-ware.
Open your '''Add-ons Manager <Control><Shift > A''' and make sure you
know what each one is and what it does.
Some added toolbar and anti-virus add-ons are known to cause
Firefox issues. '''Disable All of them.'''
Also, check the programs that are on your computer
'''Windows:''' Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs.
'''Mac:''' Open the "Applications" folder.
'''Linux:''' Check your user manual.
Go thru the list. If you find something that you don't
know what it is, use a web search.
'''[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-caused-malware Troubleshoot Firefox Issues Caused By Malware]''' {web link}

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It could be the work of one of your add-ons, or even add / mal-ware.
Open your '''Add-ons Manager <Control><Shift > A''' and make sure you
know what each one is and what it does.
Some added toolbar and anti-virus add-ons are known to cause
Firefox issues. '''Disable All of them.'''
Also, check the programs that are on your computer
'''Windows:''' Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs.
'''Mac:''' Open the "Applications" folder.
'''Linux:''' Check your user manual.
Go thru the list. If you find something that you don't
know what it is, use a web search.
'''[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-caused-malware Troubleshoot Firefox Issues Caused By Malware]''' {web link}

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'''Try Firefox Safe Mode''' to see if the problem goes away. [[Troubleshoot Firefox issues using Safe Mode|Firefox Safe Mode]] is a troubleshooting mode that turns off some settings and disables most add-ons (extensions and themes).
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I STILL haven't got the Google search box

Please stay with your original question thread, here - https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/976608 ''Locking this as a duplicate.''
STILL haven't had anyone tell me how to get the Google search box back. All I get is a blank page with the little Google logo in blue on atab. Nothing for images, search etc. In fact I CAN'T Google search any more.
I'm giving it one more week, then will dump Firefox off my computer in favour of Chrome. Sorry.

Hi Kyle,
Is the email address you use here on the forums the same one you used to register for MAX?
-Dave

The cursor in the Google search box flashes but is not activated

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