Help firefox to forget......

DatabaseError

when I start typing URLs into the address bar forfox starts to autocomplete...and some of the suggested sites are ones I'd rather not be in the list...
These sites are not in my bookmarks (that I can find) where would I find them so i can clear the list?

thomas01155

Have you cleared your private data? Tools>Clear Private Data. I think the list also includes things from you history.

stevesmiff

tools --> options --> privacy
un-tick the necessary box or boxes

bat999

Hi
If you go into Edit > Preferences > Privacy
There's a box 'Always clear private data when close Firefox'
Make sure the box is ticked.
(Though you may have a different version of Firefox to me)

randomtask_2

Slightly off-topic here so sorry if I derail discussion or preach to the converted... but one of the major benefits I've found with Firefox is the Awesome bar functionality which does away with typing in URLs altogether.

thirascule

I had the same problem. I did this

If you would rather not have Firefox display autocomplete results at all. This method does not work on Mac.

1. In the Location bar, enter about:config and hit return.
2. Copy and paste the following into the filter field near the top browser.urlbar.maxRichResults.
3. Double-click the browser.urlbar.maxRichResults preference and enter a value of -1.
4. Close Firefox.
5. Start Firefox again.

Should be OK now.

DatabaseError

cheers, guys..

I should have said - I already have firefox deleting all private data except passwords + cookies

I do like, and want to use autocomplete
..I'd just like it to forget some things...but I can't see where they're stored (not bookmarks!)

I suppose it needs to lose it's autocomplete list...

newlywed

You used to be able to just click the drop down in the address bar, hover your mouse over one of them and then hit the delete key to delete them


Edit: still can

thirascule

I installed the google toolbar in Firefox, it does a far more wholesome autocomplete. The firefox was bringing up real NSFW suggestions.

DatabaseError

newlywed wrote: »

You used to be able to just click the drop down in the address bar, hover your mouse over one of them and then hit the delete key to delete them


Edit: still can

...but they come back
..almost immediately

newlywed

DatabaseError wrote: »

...but they come back
..almost immediately

Hmm they didn't used to... must have been some sort of firefox update :rolleyes: