No matter what I do my browser history will not clear.

I have tried everything suggested including removing cookies, all the clear history methods, etc. etc. My browser still has a dropdown full of options when I type in one letter.

Are you talking about history? Or are you talking about Form & Search History?
Type '''about:preferences#privacy''' <enter> in the address bar.
The button next to '''History,''' select '''Use Custom Settings'''.
At the bottom of the page, turn on '''Clear History When Firefox Closes.'''
At the far right, press the '''Settings''' button. Turn on '''Cache''' and
'''Form And Search History.'''

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