Why can't I delete what appears to be a "phantom" bookmark from my Bookmarks Menu?
I have a very peculiar bookmark entry in the Bookmarks Menu that appears to be a phantom entry of some type. I see the entry but it doesn't have a folder icon in front of it like the other bookmark entries do. Furthermore, even after I highlight this particular bookmark, I cannot right-click and go to the website, nor can I delete this bookmark. Indeed, the Name and Description panel below the bookmarks doesn't get updated when I select this particular bookmark.
How do I remove this "phantom" bookmark?
I have a screen capture of this "phantom" entry and the correct entries above and below it if that would help but I don't see a way to attach an image in this post.
Thanks.
Chosen solution
You can check for problems with the places.sqlite database file in the Firefox profile folder.
- http://kb.mozillazine.org/Bookmarks_history_and_toolbar_buttons_not_working_-_Firefox
- https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Bookmarks+not+saved#w_fix-the-bookmarks-file
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You can check for problems with the places.sqlite database file in the Firefox profile folder.
Cor-el thank you so much. To my surprise, installing and running the places-maintenance add-on tool seemed to correct the problem! I just checked all repair options and ran it and now the problem is gone.
You're welcome.
Glad that you were able to fix it so easily and thanks for reporting the outcome.
For completeness, I'll upload a screen capture of the original problem.
Thanks.
This definitely looks like a database corruption with the location of the bookmark missing and only showing the name.