Firefox 4 and later versions use a new build-in home page named <b>about:home</b> with a Google search bar on it. That about:home page only shows some snippets and has a button to restore the previous session if applicable. If you want a home page with extras then set another page as the home page like www.google.com as used in Firefox 3 versions. *https://support.mozilla.com/kb/How+to+set+the+home+page ---- See also: *Tools > Options > General > Startup: "When Firefox Starts": "Show my home page" "Show a blank page"