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address bar no longer works

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When I try to search for something in the main address bar I always have the following come up with my input at the end

jar:file:///usr/lib/firefox-3.6.13/extensions/langpack-en-GB@firefox-3.6.ubuntu.com/firefox-3.6-en-GB.jar!/locale/browser-region/region.propertieshere+is+my+search.

When I try to search for something in the main address bar I always have the following come up with my input at the end jar:file:///usr/lib/firefox-3.6.13/extensions/langpack-en-GB@firefox-3.6.ubuntu.com/firefox-3.6-en-GB.jar!/locale/browser-region/region.propertieshere+is+my+search.

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This issue can be caused by the Ask.com toolbar.

Start Firefox in Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode to check if one of the add-ons is causing the problem.

  • Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.

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This issue can be caused by the Ask.com toolbar.

Start Firefox in Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode to check if one of the add-ons is causing the problem.

  • Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.

See:

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Thankyou cor-el I ran Firefox in safe mode and reset my preferences which did the trick :)

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You're welcome