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How do I add the http:// URL prefix in the address bar in Firefox 7?

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k6ka
k6ka
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after i updated my Firefox to Firefox 7, I noticed in the release notes that the 'http://' URL prefix' is now hidden by default. How do I enable the http URL prefix? (Note: If https is used it will show the prefix)

after i updated my Firefox to Firefox 7, I noticed in the release notes that the 'http://' URL prefix' is now hidden by default. How do I enable the http URL prefix? (Note: If https is used it will show the prefix)

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To restore the "http" prefix:

  1. Type "about:config" in the location bar and press Enter.
  2. Use the "Filter" box to search for "trim"
  3. Double-click or right-click on the "browser.urlbar.trimURLs" preference to change its value to "false"
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Matt Brubeck
Matt Brubeck
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To restore the "http" prefix:

  1. Type "about:config" in the location bar and press Enter.
  2. Use the "Filter" box to search for "trim"
  3. Double-click or right-click on the "browser.urlbar.trimURLs" preference to change its value to "false"
GargUnzola
GargUnzola
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The same bug occurs in Firefox 12.

I tried the trim URLs directive, but it doesn't seem to work. Please, I would like to use Firefox again because Chrome also decided to hide the protocol of the URL.

GargUnzola
GargUnzola
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The fix works in Firefox 3.6.23. Also, I can keep my 'stop loading' button always visible in this version.

I would like these 2 features in Firefox 12 so I can upgrade to the latest and greatest version while still keeping it customisable and usable for me, please.

GargUnzola
GargUnzola
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The fix seems to work with this plugin:

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/firefox-3-theme-for-firefox/