URLs typed into IE address bar get opened in Firefox.

New Windows XP SP3 reload. I’ve re-installed most of my software, including FF, and also including a “collection” of older versions of IE, used for site development and testing.
But I can’t get Windows automatic updates to work because whatever I enter into ANY IE address bar gets opened in Firefox instead.
This behaviour is not observed in Opera or Safari or Chrome.

See http://kb.mozillazine.org/Addresses_entered_in_IE_open_in_Firefox

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Why can't I just press ENTER to go to the page when I have the complete URL typed into the address bar?

I dunno; maybe I'm just crazy, but I'd swear that before I downloaded FF4, I used to be able to (1) type in a complete URL, or (2) type a partial URL or keyword and choose what I wanted from a drop-down of recent URLs, then hit ENTER to be taken to the page I was looking for--all in the address bar, without having to use my mouse to click the little curly arrow at the right end of the address bar (next to the "favorite" star).

BINGO! SOLVED IT!! It was that rotten AVG safe search. Bravo, and thank you, TonyE! (I often suspect I'm losing my marbles; glad to know that this time it was a false alarm;)

Every time i type an address into the address bar it opens a new tab. Is there a way to set it up so it just takes me to the page in the opened tab

Because i'd really like to be able to open a tab without having to close another.

Try the Firefox SafeMode to see how it works there. 
''A troubleshooting mode, which disables most Add-ons.'' 
''(If you're not using it, switch to the Default Theme.)''
* You can open the Firefox 4.0+ SafeMode by holding the '''Shft''' key when you use the Firefox desktop or Start menu shortcut.
* Or use the Help menu item, click on '''Restart with Add-ons Disabled...''' while Firefox is running. 
''Don't select anything right now, just use "Continue in SafeMode."''
''To exit the Firefox Safe Mode, just close Firefox and wait a few seconds before using the Firefox shortcut (without the Shft key) to open it again.''
'''''If it is good in the Firefox SafeMode''''', your problem is probably caused by an extension, and you need to figure out which one. 
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes
''When you figure out what is causing that, please let us know. It might help other user's who have that problem.''

How do i stop firefox from automatically opening a new tab when i type an address into the address bar?

when i type a new address into the address bar and press enter, firefox automatically opens the site in a new tab. i want it to just open in the same tab.
== This happened ==
Every time Firefox opened

Start Firefox in [[Safe Mode]] to check if one of your add-ons is causing your problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Tools > Add-ons > Themes).
See [[Troubleshooting extensions and themes]] and [[Troubleshooting plugins]]

In version 3.x.x I used to be able to type search terms into the address bar and the page would load, similar to Google's "Feeling Lucky" button. Now it just brings up a Google search for the terms I typed in. How can I get this time saving feature back?

In version 3.x.x I used to be able to type search terms into the address bar and the page would load, similar to Google's "Feeling Lucky" button. Now it just brings up a Google search for the terms I typed in. How can I get this time saving feature back?

The change between Firefox 3.6.* and Firefox 4 is how location bar search works. In Firefox 3.6 it uses Google "Browse by name" search. With the browse by name search, it performs a Google search and if there is a clear match it will take you to the site, otherwise it shows the Google search result. With Firefox 4 it just performs a Google search if you type something which is not recognised as a URL.
To get the Firefox 3.6 behaviour on Firefox 4 you need to change a hidden preference.
# Type '''about:config''' into the location bar and press enter
# Accept the warning message that appears, you will be taken to a list of preferences
# Locate the preference '''keyword.URL''', double-click on it and change its value to the link shown below
[http://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=navclient&gfns=1&q= http://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=navclient&gfns=1&q=]
If you prefer, you can also do this by installing the Browse by Name extension - https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/browse-by-name

Safari close immediately every i enter the URL into the address bar

please help my safari always close if i enter the url into the address bar, but if i used another account in my computer it works. what should i do ?

There appears to be a problem with Firefox 20 with UNC paths when using roaming profiles on a server.
*[[/questions/955140]] why is the 20.0 address bar unresponsive?
This is currently investigated and tracked via this bug report.
*[https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=857672 bug 857672] - Address Bar not working (roaming profiles;UNC path support OS.File)
(please do not comment in bug reports: [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/page.cgi?id=etiquette.html])

I want the website that I type into the address box to open in a new tab automatically, not replace the tab/page I am already on. How can I do this?

Automatically open a tab by typing in address box.

You can middle-click the Go button on the location/address bar to open the URL in a new tab and press Alt+Enter.
You can search the Add-ons website to see if there is an extension that includes this feature.

When opening a new window, it automatically loads last pop-up (?) content and I am unable to type in address bar or open a new tab in the new window.

I don't know if they're technically pop-up windows (for example, if you do a search on kayak.com, it will automatically open a new priceline.com window with the results of the search), but this happens with pop-up blocker on or off. Other examples are a small info window from a financial or .edu site that opens up saying a session is about to expire, or answering an FAQ (with the exception of the priceline example, these windows don't have an address bar or display a URL). Anyway, after these windows are closed, if I try to open a new window, it will automatically load the content of that "pop-up". Whenever it does this, I am unable to type in the address bar or open a new tab in that window.
How do I fix this? All I want is to open a new window that's blank, not load prior content.

It could be the work of one of your add-ons, or even add / mal-ware.
Look thru your add-ons list and make sure you know what each one is
there for. Also, check the programs that are on your computer
'''Windows > Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs.'''
'''(Mac: Open the "Applications" folder)'''
Go thru the list and use a web search to check any that you don't
know what they are.
'''''[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-caused-malware Troubleshoot Firefox Issues Caused By Malware]''''' {web link}

In google searches, selecting the advertised links do not load the page I have to copy the link into the address bar to load, how can this be fixed?

Hi,
When I select one of the advertised links in a google search, the tab flashes and looks likes it's loading but nothing happens. If I copy/paste the link into the address bar it works OK. It also works correctly using IE.

Start Firefox in [[Safe Mode]] to check if one of the add-ons is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Tools > Add-ons > Themes).
* Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
See:
* [[Troubleshooting extensions and themes]]
Do a malware check with some malware scanning programs. 
You need to scan with all programs because each program detects different malware. 
Make sure that you update each program to get the latest version of their databases before doing a scan. 
* http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php - Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
* http://www.superantispyware.com/ - SuperAntispyware
* http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx - Windows Defender: Home Page
* http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html - Spybot Search & Destroy
* http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php - Ad-Aware Free
See also:
* "Spyware on Windows": http://kb.mozillazine.org/Popups_not_blocked
* [[Searches are redirected to another site]]

I AM FREQUENTLY SENT TO WEBSITES OTHER THAN THE ONE I TYPE INTO THE ADDRESS BAR. WHY???

ALL TO OFTEN WHEN I ENTER AN ADDRESS INTO THE ADDRESS BAR I AM SENT TO A WEBSITE THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE WEBSITE THAT I AM WANTING TO GO TO. THIS HAPPENS FAIRLY OFTEN AND ONLY WHEN USING FIREFOX.

Do a malware check with some malware scan programs. You need to scan with all programs because each program detects different malware. Make sure that you update each program to get the latest version of the database before doing a scan.
* http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php - Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
* http://www.superantispyware.com/ - SuperAntispyware
* http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx - Windows Defender: Home Page
* http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html - Spybot Search & Destroy
* http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php - Ad-Aware Free
See also "Spyware on Windows": http://kb.mozillazine.org/Popups_not_blocked and Searches are redirected to another site

No cursor in address bar after opening new tab

Hi,
after installing FF 29.0.1, when I open a new tab the cursor isn't focused on the address bar, or anything else for that matter.
If I run FF in safe mode it works and the focus is on the address bar. If I disable all my extensions manually and start FF in normal mode it doesn't work.
I looked at that thread https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/972359 already, but that didn't help much.
What can I do to fix this?
Cheers

Thanks for answering.
Just tried it now and unfortunately it didn't help. Disabled both, but still no cursor in the address bar after opening a new tab.
I won't be around my computer for a few days, so it'll take me some time to respond.

I can't use the 'Enter' key to take me to a website I've typed into the nav bar - I have to use the mouse to click on the 'go' arrow. Why? How do I fix this?

I can't use the 'Enter' key to take me to a website I've typed into the nav bar - I have to use the mouse to click on the 'go' arrow. Why? How do I fix this?

See:
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes

I use firefox 8.d older versions,by default,hd a feature tht enabled SMART KEYWORD searches.i did nt hv 2 SET KEYWORDS.4 example,typing UTUB in d address bar wd open YOUTUBE.its not happening with this version.plz help me get those settings back.

''duplicate = locking - https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/questions/897627''
more examples..
typing GOOGLE LANG in the address bar wd take me to GOOGLE LANGUAGE TOOLS.
SGS SE in the in the address bar would take me to SGSSTUDENTBOSTADER.SE.
even WRONGLY TYPED or truncated keywords would take me to a proper and logical URL as a result. for example, GAMIL used to take me to GMAIL.
i did not have to set ANY KEYWORDS. this feature was there by DEFAULT. PLEASE help me restore it. it is frustrating to type the whole url.

''duplicate = locking - https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/questions/897627''
more examples..
typing GOOGLE LANG in the address bar wd take me to GOOGLE LANGUAGE TOOLS.
SGS SE in the in the address bar would take me to SGSSTUDENTBOSTADER.SE.
even WRONGLY TYPED or truncated keywords would take me to a proper and logical URL as a result. for example, GAMIL used to take me to GMAIL.
i did not have to set ANY KEYWORDS. this feature was there by DEFAULT. PLEASE help me restore it. it is frustrating to type the whole url.

Address bar getting jumbled up with previously typed URLs

About 2 days ago the address bar started acting up. If i'm already visiting a website, and want to type in a new address, the current URL doesn't disappear from the bar, so i have to type over it, which in turn makes it completely jumbled and unreadable.
So basically it doesn't erase the current URL from the address bar when attempting to type a new one, and instead it overlaps it, making the letters blurry and distorted.

Start Firefox in [[Safe Mode]] to check if one of the add-ons is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Tools > Add-ons > Themes).
* Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
See:
* [[Troubleshooting extensions and themes]]
In Firefox 4 [[Safe mode]] disables extensions and disables hardware acceleration.
* Tools > Options > Advanced > General > Browsing: "Use hardware acceleration when available"

I am unable to enter a URL into the address bar.

Problem description: I can type an address into the URL bar, but when I hit enter, nothing happens. Nothing happens when I hit the "go" arrow. Nothing happens when I paste an address into the URL bar with "Paste & Go".
The awesome bar functionality seems to work, but when I select an address, it puts the address in the URL bar, but nothing happens.
It's just refusing to actually load any URL I type into the URL bar.
The bookmarks menu works just fine, as does everything else.
This occurred when I upgraded to Firefox 20.0.
I found the problem, but I'm not sure if this is a bug or not.
I tried disabling all the add-ons, but that didn't help.
The problem did NOT occur when using a fresh newly-created profile. You're probably thinking something was corrupt in my old profile. But that's not it.
The problem occurs when the profile is located on a network share. If I copy the profile to the local hard drive, the problem goes away. If I copy the fresh new profile to the network share, the problem starts occurring there.
I keep the profile on the network share because it gets backed up automatically every night. I have been doing this for at least the last five or six years, and it's been working fine since I don't know what Firefox version. 4 or 5? No idea, not important.
Here is my profiles.ini:
[General]
StartWithLastProfile=1
[Profile0]
Name=Joe D
IsRelative=0
Path=\\Splut\joed\.mozilla\firefox-win\Profiles\7ng20p6c.default
[Profile1]
Name=Copy
IsRelative=1
Path=Profiles/7ng20p6c.default
Default=1
As you can see, profile 0 is on the network share, and profile 1 is on the local hard drive. I copied the profile from the network to the local drive to create profile 1.
But wait! It gets even better!
They are not just identical copies. They are the EXACT SAME FILES. The folder for profile 1 is a symbolic link to the folder for profile 0. (Yes, you can do symlinks in Windows now.)
So the profiles are literally exactly the same, but one works and the other doesn't.
This solves my issue by allowing me to keep my profile on the network, but the other way should still work.
Any ideas?

There appears to be a problem with Firefox 20 with UNC paths when using roaming profiles on a server.
*[[/questions/955140]] why is the 20.0 address bar unresponsive?
This is currently investigated and tracked via this bug report.
*[https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=857672 bug 857672] - Address Bar not working (roaming profiles;UNC path support OS.File)
(please do not comment in bug reports: [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/page.cgi?id=etiquette.html])

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