''how do I fix the search default from the Location bar after hitting Enter'' Steps: #Type '''about:config''' into the Location bar #Before dismissing the "I'll be careful" message uncheck the box so you have less crap to put up with later on. #Filter on keyword.URL (filter is not case-sensitive but the variables are) #Right click on '''keyword.URL''' and choose modify #enter -- http://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q= ''But you also said partial url and that would be before you press Enter'' The AwesomeBar feature of the Location Bar allows you to type in strings in order order from any parts of the Title(name), Location(url address), or tags. You can read about both Internal and External search from the Location Bar at * http://kb.mozillazine.org/Location_Bar_search