How to disable inherent FF Search Screen

[nagan]

I am not sure if this is the right forum. Just wanted to know how to disable the firefox search screen that comes when a new tab is opened. It is an irritant , as you open a tab and key something into the address bar or search bar, the search screen takes focus after a second and part of the words are typed into the search box located in the screen. The best thing is let the screen devolop fully (why the heck is it not preloaded?) and then only proceed with the work at the address/search bar. Wonder why FF would do this?

[dhouwn]

Your about:newtab is set to a search page?