Firefox corrupt dropdown URL Menu error
G'day Folks,
I have this problem with the drop down of the URL menu which shows 8 Asian URLs which I cannot delete or I don't know how to get rid of them.
I would like some help in rectifying this ASAP please
I have attached an image showing the corrupt drop down
Regards Roger H.
Chosen solution
Hi Roger, is this the list that appears when the cursor moves into the address bar, even before you've started to type anything for Firefox to match?
Starting in Firefox 75, Firefox automatically drops down a list of your first 8 "Top Sites" from the Firefox Home / new tab page when the cursor enters the address bar. To modify this list, you need to actually go to the new tab page and unpin unwanted sites, rearrange, add new ones, etc.
See: Customize your Firefox New Tab page
Alternately, if you don't want that list but instead your own history -- the classic list of frequently visited URLs -- you can disable the Top Sites section of the new tab page. You can do that on the Options page.
See: Customize your New Tab page to hide or display content
Was that the cause of that list?
There's still a mystery as to why those would be on the Top Sites list, unless you share your Firefox with someone who browses those sites.
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Let's start with:
If you have sync, and there is a problem anywhere, Shut Down Sync Immediately On All Devices to prevent the problem from spreading. Once the problem is fixed, perform the same repair on all computers/profiles before using sync again.
[v57+] Places Maintenance is built into Firefox.
Type about:support<enter> in the address bar.
You will find Places Database near the bottom. Press the Verify Integrity button.
When done, copy and post the results here.
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/fix-bookmarks-and-history-will-not-be-functional
Click in the field.
Using the arrow keys, highlight an unwanted entry.
Then press Shift > Delete
Repeat as needed.
FredMcD reply to your 1st message Places Database Integrity -> Image attached
Suggestion in your 2nd message did not work
Regards Roger H.
FredMcD
posted attached full image.
Regards Roger H.
Hello pcbugfixer,
FredMcD asked me to tell you that due to certain circumstances, he can't post anything on the support forum right now.
Chosen Solution
Hi Roger, is this the list that appears when the cursor moves into the address bar, even before you've started to type anything for Firefox to match?
Starting in Firefox 75, Firefox automatically drops down a list of your first 8 "Top Sites" from the Firefox Home / new tab page when the cursor enters the address bar. To modify this list, you need to actually go to the new tab page and unpin unwanted sites, rearrange, add new ones, etc.
See: Customize your Firefox New Tab page
Alternately, if you don't want that list but instead your own history -- the classic list of frequently visited URLs -- you can disable the Top Sites section of the new tab page. You can do that on the Options page.
See: Customize your New Tab page to hide or display content
Was that the cause of that list?
There's still a mystery as to why those would be on the Top Sites list, unless you share your Firefox with someone who browses those sites.
Modified by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000
Good job and thanks
"Hi Roger, is this the list that appears when the cursor moves into the address bar, even before you've started to type anything for Firefox to match? "
Answer = Yes
the new tab page and unpin unwanted sites, rearrange, add new ones, etc.
Answer= did this and got rid of them - Thanks
Was that the cause of that list?
Answer = I think so but really don't know what caused these URL's in the first place ☺
Thanks again for your help and fixing my problem.
Regards Roger H.