Hello,

Try Firefox Safe Mode to see if the problem goes away. Firefox Safe Mode is a troubleshooting mode that turns off some settings and disables most add-ons (extensions and themes).

(If you're using an added theme, switch to the Default theme.)

If Firefox is open, you can restart in Firefox Safe Mode from the Help menu by clicking on the Restart with Add-ons Disabled... menu item:


If Firefox is not running, you can start Firefox in Safe Mode as follows:

• On Windows: Hold the Shift key when you open the Firefox desktop or Start menu shortcut.
• On Mac: Hold the option key while starting Firefox.
• On Linux: Quit Firefox, go to your Terminal and run firefox -safe-mode
  (you may need to specify the Firefox installation path e.g. /usr/lib/firefox)

Once you get the pop-up, just select "'Start in Safe Mode"

If the issue is not present in Firefox Safe Mode, your problem is probably caused by an extension, and you need to figure out which one. Please follow the Troubleshoot extensions, themes and hardware acceleration issues to solve common Firefox problems article to find the cause.

To exit Firefox Safe Mode, just close Firefox and wait a few seconds before opening Firefox for normal use again.

When you figure out what's causing your issues, please let us know. It might help others with the same problem.

Thank you.

bloody hell thanks sooo much thats sorted it :) no frustration now, i can get on with my stuff without being cut off aww thank you!!!!!

Im glad in help you!

Now you need discover what addon is the problem, try disable addon by addon until you find what was the problem.

I am glad to hear that your problem has been resolved.

If you have not already, please mark this thread as solved by marking the solution.
This will help other users experiencing similar problems find help faster and more efficiently.

I hope you continue using our products and thank you for contacting Mozilla Support.

im so sorry to say this but it was ok yesterday but its happening again unfortunately :(

Do you mean the Find bar at the bottom of the Firefox window?

• http://kb.mozillazine.org/Find_bar_opens_when_typing_in_textbox
• searchhotkeys: http://nic-nac-project.de/~kaosmos/index-en.html#searchkeys

Did you try disable addon by addon and check if the problem occurs?

yeah i disabaled all of them and it still happens x

this is my problem, i am trying to type something and it cuts off and goes to the search bar without me clicking on the search bar.

and also on some webpages the adress doesn't even show up.

What is the URL of that page?

The presence of the exclamation mark to the left of the "Site Identity Button" (globe/padlock) on the location bar indicates that you use a secure connection, but that the page has mixed passive content that Firefox allowed.

If that search page uses a script to set focus to the search bar and you start typing in the location bar before the page has finished loading then this script will set the focus to the search field on the web page.
If you do not want to use the search bar on the page then you can press the ESC key before typing in the location bar to stop loading the page.

the exclamation mark is no longer there x

Do a full scan of your pc and then report to us. Please also mention the version of W7 you are using.

how do i do a scan? and how do i find the version?

• Full Scan:

If you are not familiar with Antivirus softwares please call your support person and tell him to install one. Then do a full scan of your pc.

• Version:

On the Keyboard press Windows logo key and Pause/Break key simultaneously and check the system type in the window that appears.

windows 7 home premium hp g56 notebook pc 64 bit

and i have installed avg 2014?

For best performances from Firefox you should use a 32 bit operating system. Check the screenshot.

• Full Scan:

Open the antivirus window and scan your whole pc and report back. Go to AVG Support if you need help with that.

do i press download?

sorry yeah i am protected is what it says on avg