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Home Page Search Is Non-Functional / Not Possible to Restore Previous Session

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After the latest update (to version 29), Firefox's default home page search bar has been completely non-functional. Whether I type enter or press Search, nothing happens. Another (possibly related) problem is that the "Restore Previous Session" button is never present. I also cannot restore the previous session by clicking on the History option (it is always greyed out).

After the latest update (to version 29), Firefox's default home page search bar has been completely non-functional. Whether I type enter or press Search, nothing happens. Another (possibly related) problem is that the "Restore Previous Session" button is never present. I also cannot restore the previous session by clicking on the History option (it is always greyed out).

Chosen solution

When looking up how to start in Safe Mode, I found out how to reset Firefox to its factory default. I did that and Voila! Problem solved.

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This also happen to me. But after using Firefox for a while, the problem went away. Use FF, close it, use it, see if that helps.

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Did the problem happen after the switch to version 29? I assumed that was what caused it for me, but I can't remember if the two events (problem and update) coincided exactly. I have tried restarting Firefox, clearing the cache, reinstalling Firefox, and restarting the computer, all to no effect.

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I had this and other problems with v29. But after a while everything was working again, I hope. BTW;

I found that after Firefox v29, a LOT of my settings and add-ons were changed / reset. Try this; Start Firefox in Safe Mode
While you are in safe mode;
Firefox Options > Advanced > General.
Look for and turn off Use Hardware Acceleration. Check ALL of your setting. Then restart.

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Chosen Solution

When looking up how to start in Safe Mode, I found out how to reset Firefox to its factory default. I did that and Voila! Problem solved.