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How do I have the location bar show only bookmarks, instead of history?

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I recently upgraded to 34.0.5, and no matter what setting I put in the Tools>Options>Location Bar, it shows the most recently visited site, and bookmarks at the bottom. Being used to the old version, I keep going to the wrong sites.

I recently upgraded to 34.0.5, and no matter what setting I put in the Tools>Options>Location Bar, it shows the most recently visited site, and bookmarks at the bottom. Being used to the old version, I keep going to the wrong sites.
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Hi SimpleGuy, which list is the problem? The setting on the Privacy tab should control what appears in the autocomplete drop-down when you start typing something in the location bar. However, I don't think it has any effect on the list that appears when you click the triangle. If you limit the list to bookmarks, the triangle drop-down also should be filtered to show only bookmarked sites.

Also, do you use any add-ons that modify how the location bar works, such as the Omnibar extension?

Modified by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer

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All three- no matter which one I choose, it will display both bookmarks and history.

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I'm not aware that Firefox 34 made any changes in this area.

In case one of your extensions has become incompatible, could you test the page in Firefox's Safe Mode? That's a standard diagnostic tool to deactivate extensions and some advanced features of Firefox. More info: Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode.

You can restart Firefox in Safe Mode using either:

  • "3-bar" menu button > "?" button > Restart with Add-ons Disabled
  • Help menu > Restart with Add-ons Disabled

Not all add-ons are disabled: Flash and other plugins still run

After Firefox shuts down, a small dialog should appear. Click "Start in Safe Mode" (not Reset).

Any difference?

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This may be irrelevant to your current issue, but your Adobe plugin versions are quite ancient, which poses a security risk.

On Windows 7, you can run Adobe Reader XI. http://get.adobe.com/reader/

If you already have Reader XI but Firefox only finds the Reader 9.5 plugin, hmm, this could be due to a settings problem or corrupted plugins database.

On Windows 7, you can run Flash 16. http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

For both downloads, be on the lookout for unwanted extras and uncheck those boxes if you see them.

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Thanks. I'm in Safe Mode now with the add-ons disabled, but the problem persists. My Adobe Reader and Flash were already disabled. I don't have any add-ons that would affect the location bar that I know of.