Re: google/bing search gets redirected.
try this idea and apply it in the terms of your browsers:
1. from firefox, select : TOOLS > OPTIONS
the tab u want is "MAIN" ,
group u want is "STARTUP" ,
the line that says: WHEN FIREFOX STARTS: drop down menu u want is SHOW A BLANK PAGE.hit ok, come out, restart firefox, go to TOOLS > OPTIONS (again) and verify that now it shows SHOW A BLANK PAGE.
2. VIEW > TOOLBAR > should only have three choices: NAVIGATION TOOLBAR, BOOKMARK TOOLBAR and (with a divider) CUSTOMIZE.
check these two points, close ALL firefox windows/tabs and restart firefox, repeat your browsing practices and report any changes/noticing here