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Clearing Browser history in Firefox
08-07-2009 6:29 PM
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I have also used Free Internet Eraser, with no difference, they still show, even after shutting down, and re-booting.
Please, can anyone recommend a FREE browser cleaner that WILL work with FIREFOX?
Re: Clearing Browser history in Firefox
08-07-2009 6:45 PM
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If it helped click the thumb
If it fixed it click 'This fixed my problem'
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08-07-2009 7:30 PM
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08-07-2009 7:32 PM
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If it helped click the thumb
If it fixed it click 'This fixed my problem'
Re: Clearing Browser history in Firefox
08-07-2009 8:40 PM
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BUT/...
The previous browsing history is still available in the drop down box under http://www.
Despite previous to downloading the FF3.5 clicking on Tools> clear recent history
The URL`s are from yesterdays use of bookmarks......
Looks like I shall have to revert to I.E.
Re: Clearing Browser history in Firefox
08-07-2009 9:06 PM
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If you want to disable/change its settings, here's what you do:
Follow the steps below to completely disable it :-
* In the address field of Firefox 3.0, type about:config, then press Enter.
* In the filter field, type browser.urlbar.
* Click on the line with browser.urlbar.matchBehavior, change the value to 0 (zero).
* Click on the line with browser.urlbar.maxRichResults, change the value to 0 (zero) also.
* Now exit FireFox and open it again.
If you want it to behave like Firefox 2.0 then do the following :-
* In the address field of Firefox 3.0, type about:config, then press Enter.
* In the filter field, type browser.urlbar.
* Double click on the line with browser.urlbar.matchOnlytyped, the value will automatically change to true.
* Now exit FireFox and open it again.
Hope this helps you....wouldn't want you having to endure IE for something so simple!!
Re: Clearing Browser history in Firefox
08-07-2009 9:44 PM
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Thanks very much for the "noddy`s guide" ! ! !.... I have carried out "part one", and it seems to have worked !... Much appreciated.
Pity they can`t put something like an "auto" one click solution in the Help section .... e.g. " how do I clear my browser "....
Will keep I.E. on the back burner !
Re: Clearing Browser history in Firefox
08-07-2009 10:06 PM
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Glad I was able to help though!
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08-07-2009 10:37 PM
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09-07-2009 2:26 AM
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09-07-2009 8:56 AM
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Quote from: DarrenB1707 Its not your history that is showing up in the address bar (or location bar as Firefox calls it), its a feature that was introduced since Firefox 3.0. Its called the Smart Location Bar.
If you want to disable/change its settings, here's what you do:
Follow the steps below to completely disable it :-
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Rather complicated - see attached!
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Re: Clearing Browser history in Firefox
09-07-2009 9:02 AM
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If you stopped looking at dirty sites, you wouldnt have to clean them
Re: Clearing Browser history in Firefox
09-07-2009 10:00 AM
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The problem was that whenever I wanted to type in a url, I kept getting the drop down box with "suggestions"....
I consider this to be tantamount to "junk mail" or "unwanted phone calls" from window merchants or "cheaper electric company" etc.
(usually I could type the url quicker than trying to find it in the drop down box anyway) ! !
It annoyed me..... but thanks to the above instructions, I am no longer annoyed by them !
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09-07-2009 10:02 AM
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