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Disabled address bar autocomplete ads

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Hello,

When I type in the address bar it autocompletes with addresses i've never visited, looks like ads to me.

For example: - ac => accuweather.com - ab => about.com - ad => adobe.com

I've tried different search engines and it always gives me the same result, so I guess its from Firefox directly ?

How do I turn that off ? I've tried "Settings > Search > Show suggestions" but it's doesn't change anything

Hello, When I type in the address bar it autocompletes with addresses i've never visited, looks like ads to me. For example: - ac => accuweather.com - ab => about.com - ad => adobe.com I've tried different search engines and it always gives me the same result, so I guess its from Firefox directly ? How do I turn that off ? I've tried "Settings > Search > Show suggestions" but it's doesn't change anything

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Hello,

you can also try: Setting -> Privacy & Security -> Address Bar

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Hello Alissa,

Thanks for your help. I'm using the iOS version, I don't see any "Address bar" entry in the settings menu

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Hello again,

I use the window version, but have you checked out the Privacy & Security section? Address Bar is in that section. If I confuse you, please look at the attached image!

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This section doesn't exist on the ios app, so maybe there is no way to deactivate popular sites from the address bar, guess it's time to find a new browser, thanks for your help