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typed-in seach text into FF center search bar disappears on enter

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yetmoremysteries
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Center search bar in the middle of screen, below the FF logo. I type in a search query, hit search button or enter, the search query disappears from the bar and the search is not carried out. The address bar upper left works, the upper right search bar works. FF is the latest version, reinstalled again. Turned off all extensions, no effect, turned off "awesome" autocomplete.

Center search bar in the middle of screen, below the FF logo. I type in a search query, hit search button or enter, the search query disappears from the bar and the search is not carried out. The address bar upper left works, the upper right search bar works. FF is the latest version, reinstalled again. Turned off all extensions, no effect, turned off "awesome" autocomplete.

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guigs
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Hello,

The Refresh feature (called "Reset" in older Firefox versions) can fix many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your bookmarks, history, passwords, cookies, and other essential information.

Note: When you use this feature, you will lose any extensions, toolbar customizations, and some preferences. See the Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings article for more information.

To Refresh Firefox:

  1. Open the Troubleshooting Information page using one of these methods:
    • Click the menu button New Fx Menu, click help Help-29 and select Troubleshooting Information. A new tab containing your troubleshooting information should open.
    • If you're unable to access the Help menu, type about:support in your address bar to bring up the Troubleshooting Information page.
  2. At the top right corner of the page, you should see a button that says "Refresh Firefox" ("Reset Firefox" in older Firefox versions). Click on it.
  3. Firefox will close. After the refresh process is completed, Firefox will show a window with the information that is imported.
  4. Click Finish and Firefox will reopen.

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Thank you.