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Search bar does not close, always active

michaelmenkin
michaelmenkin
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Hi all,

This problem started tody after few months with firefox- the search bar appaears at bottom of page and never closes. I try to close it and it doesn't react. When trying to type in any web page, the search bar takes over and takes the text I try to type in any other field. I did a complete Virus scan and anti malware sacn with Windows defender, uninstalled Mozilla and still same problem. Also removed all old Mozilla files from %Appdata% etc.

Will be happy to get your advise

Hi all, This problem started tody after few months with firefox- the search bar appaears at bottom of page and never closes. I try to close it and it doesn't react. When trying to type in any web page, the search bar takes over and takes the text I try to type in any other field. I did a complete Virus scan and anti malware sacn with Windows defender, uninstalled Mozilla and still same problem. Also removed all old Mozilla files from %Appdata% etc. Will be happy to get your advise

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FredMcD
FredMcD
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What's your computer system and Firefox version?


Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} by holding down the <Shift> (Mac=Options) key, and then starting Firefox.

A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh). Is the problem still there?

cor-el
cor-el
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You can also do a malware scan.

jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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When the bar's text input area is blank, what does the "placeholder" text say?

  • "Find in page" is the usual text for Firefox's Find bar (Ctrl+f)
  • "Quick find" is the usual text for Firefox's Quick Find bar (/ key outside of text editing areas)