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Will not search after last upgrade?

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Just upgraded to version 18, and now the search page is inop? Have to open a new tab, and search on Google!

Just upgraded to version 18, and now the search page is inop? Have to open a new tab, and search on Google!

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"View > Toolbars > Customize" window > Restore Default Set.

See also: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Toolbar_customization http://kb.mozillazine.org/Corrupt_localstore.rdf _________________________________________________________________________________

The Reset Firefox feature can fix many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information. Note: This will cause you to lose any Extensions, Open websites, and some Preferences.

To Reset Firefox do the following:

  1. Go to Firefox > Help > Troubleshooting Information.
  2. Click the "Reset Firefox" button.
  3. Firefox will close and reset. After Firefox is done, it will show a window with the information that is imported. Click Finish.
  4. Firefox will open with all factory defaults applied.


Further information can be found in the Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings article.

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If you are referring to the search box on the default homepage, about:home, are you running TabMix Plus?

That add-on has been reported to cause that search bar to be inoperative.

http://tmp.garyr.net/forum/

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What is TabMix Plus? How would I know if I had it?