Using 6.0. Cannot stop the search engine "ASK" from loading. How do I get rid of it completely?

I am using ver 6.0. I continually keep getting the search engine "ASK" as my primary search engine altho I continually either drop it down the list or even delete it! How can I permanently delete it? It comes back after a shutdown of firefox or a computer reboot.

Hi
I had this issue too after installing a couple of fileserve download programs.
It is pretty simple to stop firefox jumping to this earch engine.
In your firefox browser type
about:config
It will ask are you sure that you are going to be careful.
Select yes
In the filter bar type fileserve
For all of the results that it shows Right click and select reset
This will take your system back to normal

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