On some websites I get odd symbols and characters instead of the URL in the address bar
This doesn't happen in IE.
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That is likely a problem with the RSS Icon 1.0.6 extension.
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Screenshot?
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See attached image - address bar is crazy......thanks
An incompatible add-on can cause that or the wrong mix of add-ons.
Try the Firefox Safe Mode, which is a troubleshooting mode.
My guess is that Colorful Tabs might be the cause.
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That is likely a problem with the RSS Icon 1.0.6 extension.
@cor-el Many thanks - this seems to have done the trick.....I removed the RSS Icon extension and all is well.
You're welcome.
It is a know issue with extensions that add an RSS button to the location/address bar. You can find a Feed button that is part of Firefox in the Customize palette.