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How do I stop the location bar from giving me search results?

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mellie1984
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After just updating my firefox. When I go type something into the location bar, first I am given a magnifying glass symbol with "suggestions" of what I might be typing. I have already set firefox to only show my bookmarks or favorites in the location bar, so I am not sure why I am getting suggestions. For example, a bookmark I have starts with the letter E, so as soon as I begin to type the letter E, the magnifying glass symbol shows up and I get a result for ebay. All I want is to either type the complete address in myself or for firefox to suggest my bookmarks, nothing else.

After just updating my firefox. When I go type something into the location bar, first I am given a magnifying glass symbol with "suggestions" of what I might be typing. I have already set firefox to only show my bookmarks or favorites in the location bar, so I am not sure why I am getting suggestions. For example, a bookmark I have starts with the letter E, so as soon as I begin to type the letter E, the magnifying glass symbol shows up and I get a result for ebay. All I want is to either type the complete address in myself or for firefox to suggest my bookmarks, nothing else.

Isisombulu esikhethiweyo

That isn't default. If you disable or Remove Swag Bucks, does this behavior go away? Disable or remove Add-ons

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user633449
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This doesn't sound like default behavior. Try a Reset Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings

mellie1984
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Thank you for the suggestion! I followed the steps provided, and am unfortunately experiencing the same problems.

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Hello,

In order to better assist you with your issue please provide us with a screenshot. If you need help to create a screenshot, please see How do I create a screenshot of my problem?

Once you've done this, attach the saved screenshot file to your forum post by clicking the Browse... button below the Post your reply box. This will help us to visualize the problem.

Thank you!

mellie1984
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I have posted a screen shot as you have asked. As you can see, the magnifying glass symbols appears with three search results for ebay, espn, and ebay uk.

The older version of firefox I had until yesterday allowed the location bar to only show my bookmarks or nothing as I am tying something into the field. Yes, I have already found the tools->options menu in which I was able to select this same preference. However, it has not worked.

Thank you!

user633449
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Isisombululo esiKhethiweyo

That isn't default. If you disable or Remove Swag Bucks, does this behavior go away? Disable or remove Add-ons

mellie1984
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Thank you for that suggestion! Removing the Swagbucks toolbar did in fact solve the problem! The toolbar was compatible with the old version of firefox, but I guess that is not the case anymore. Thanks for your help!