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Firefox will not search when a topic is typed into the search line

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docdick1969
docdick1969
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I type a subject into the search line click search and nothing happens

I type a subject into the search line click search and nothing happens

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ideato
ideato
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Hello docdick1969,

check it in Safe Mode, select "Start in Safe Mode" and see if this happen again, if not see: Troubleshoot extensions, themes and hardware acceleration issues to solve common Firefox problems

also try to update to latest firefox 16.0.1, 15.0.1 it is unsupported


thank you

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cor-el
cor-el
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Try to delete search.json file and a possible search.sqlite file in the Firefox Profile Folder.

You can use this button to go to the Firefox profile folder:

  • Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Show Folder