If you use Mozilla Firefox 3.0 or later, you might be aware of the new awesomebar (redesigned addressbar):
It shows the URL as well as the title of all auto-complete entries. If you don't like this new redesigned addressbar and want to get the old styled addressbar like Firefox 2.0:
Then here is a solution for you. You just need an extension "Oldbar" which can make the new awesomebar look like the old addressbar.
Download the extension using following link:
Download Oldbar Extension for Firefox 3.0 and later
Install it and restart your browser. Now enjoy the good old addressbar in Firefox 3.0 or later.
PS: It doesn't change the functionality of awesomebar. It just changes the look.
If you want to disable the auto-complete feature of new addressbar or want to increase/decrease the no. of auto-complete entires, then visit following tutorial:
How to Disable / Adjust URL Suggestions in Addressbar of Mozilla Firefox?
This article was posted by VG in following section: Mozilla Firefox, Troubleshooting.
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sherry
It doesn't occur with MSIE.
VG
^^ Yes. This new feature from Google is not compatible with IE.
Sherry
So, does that mean that, in order to escape this diabolical addition, I need to dump Firefox?
BTW, thanks much for the responses. Much appreciated.
VG
^^ For me, its also showing in IE. You can hide the sidebar by clicking on the "Hide Options" tab.
Sherry
Yes, I'm aware it can be hidden by clicking "Hide Options," but the whole set-up is an annoyance. The last thing I want is google taking up more of my screen. Grrrrr! If they asked me before doing this, I'm sure unaware of it.