Tried 2 hrs now, can't fix it: I want new tabs to open google, not blank page; dwnldng an add-on didn't work, & now config has many CT2504091 files, what next?

Currently, opening a new tab goes to a blank search page with an annoying advertisement, and I want it to open a new tab in google.com.
I've tried for over 2 hrs to fix this, following instructions I found. Nothing has worked.
I downloaded an add-on, but it did not work.
I then used about:config and tried changing "newtab" and "keyword" but those changes did not work.
I now see that the config list has dozens and dozens of files beginning CT 2504091, and I am wondering if those should be there.
I now fear i am making things worse if I keep trying, so I am writing to you.
Alos, I am reluctant to use the "reset" option because it says "will TRY to keep bookmarks," and my wife will NOT be happy if all her banking and other bookmarks disappear upon reset.
thanks in advance for your help.

You likely have a user.js file in the profile folder, this may sound like jargon now but the steps below shall fix this.
REMOVAL OF ADVERT
# Go to the Firefox Button and hover help, click "Troubleshooting information"
# A new page should now show similar to below.
# Under the Application Basics section, click on Show Folder. A window with your profile files will open.
# Go to the file named user or user.js, right click and delete.
# Now restart Firefox, and the advert should be removed.
If it isnt please use the searchreset tool linked below.
* https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/searchreset/
* Just install it and it does extra work if above didnt work.
CHANGING TO GOOGLE.COM
# In the [[Location bar autocomplete|Location bar]], type '''about:config''' and press '''Enter'''. The about:config "''This might void your warranty!''" warning page may appear.
# Click '''I'll be careful, I promise!''', to continue to the about:config page.
# Type '''browser.newtab.url''' and double click the result of that name, a new window should now show, enter www.google.com into that window then hit OK.
# Does opening a new tab go to google.com now?

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