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the main go-to doesn't. I can type a url in, but can'y go to it . how do i fix this?

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desertmare
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I'm using windows 7. Since updating Firefox, my address bar no longer works. I type in an addy click or hit enter and nothing happens. I try the same with the frequently-used addys that drop down. nothing happens. The only way I have found to get anywhere is to type an address in search, then find the correct one from those listed. Then clicking or entering does work. Also on pages I can click on a link and go to it. It just seems to be the address bar. ARRG! Please help.

I did uninstall Firefox, download again and reinstall hoping that would work. It didn't :(

I'm using windows 7. Since updating Firefox, my address bar no longer works. I type in an addy click or hit enter and nothing happens. I try the same with the frequently-used addys that drop down. nothing happens. The only way I have found to get anywhere is to type an address in search, then find the correct one from those listed. Then clicking or entering does work. Also on pages I can click on a link and go to it. It just seems to be the address bar. ARRG! Please help. I did uninstall Firefox, download again and reinstall hoping that would work. It didn't :(

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snitch_ninja
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Try right clicking on the Go/Refresh button > Customize > Restore defaults down at the bottom.

Does the button light up when you mouse over it?

What plug-ins / add-ons do you have? (about:addons)

cor-el
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You can check for problems with the places.sqlite database file in the Firefox profile folder.

desertmare
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snitch_ninja said

Try right clicking on the Go/Refresh button > Customize > Restore defaults down at the bottom. Did that. No difference. Does the button light up when you mouse over it? Yes What plug-ins / add-ons do you have? (about:addons)

will have to find out, adobe, java, nothing weird, but I'll have to search

desertmare
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cor-el said

You can check for problems with the places.sqlite database file in the Firefox profile folder.

added the maintenance you suggested, off to see what I can find in the others

desertmare
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nstalled Plug-ins 

   Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape 15.7.20033
   Coupon Printer Plugin
   Coupons, Inc. Coupon Printer 4.0.2.0
   Google Update
   Next Generation Java Plug-in 11.45.2 for Mozilla browsers
   The QuickTime Plugin allows you to view a wide variety of multimedia content in Web pages. For more information, visit the QuickTime Web site.
   A component of your photo software powered by RocketLife
   Shockwave Flash 18.0 r0
   Adobe Shockwave for Director Netscape plug-in, version 11.6.5.635
   iTunes Detector Plug-in