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Browser dropdown history still shows websites

StopTheInsanity
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I have cleared cache, cookies and all history - when I start typing in the browsers URL window some websites still come up. Why?

I have cleared cache, cookies and all history - when I start typing in the browsers URL window some websites still come up. Why?

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Your solution helped me to determine that it was a bookmark I did not realize I had. Got that all cleaned up now.

Thank you.

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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The autocomplete drop-down will display both history and bookmarks by default. To see whether it is one or the other, you can adjust the following setting and test various combinations:

orange Firefox button or classic Tools menu > Options > Privacy > "When using the location bar, suggest"

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Your solution helped me to determine that it was a bookmark I did not realize I had. Got that all cleaned up now.

Thank you.