For example, the address bar doesn’t search in these browsing software making it difficult for you to conduct smart searches when working from either browser. The program either flatly fails to carry out any searches from the bar or does it intermittently. It might also display the relevant URL but refuse to actually go there. It won’t even load the wanted website’s icon or even make the slightest attempt to retrieve your desired web pages. And such issues. Now, this article focuses on how to restore normal address bar search function in the two browsers. But let’s briefly highlight why the address bar doesn’t search at times in the two applications.

Why the address bar doesn’t search in Chrome/Firefox

Malware: Your PC might have been invaded by malicious software which subsequently sneaked into your browser. Browser Extensions: It’s a well-known fact that some of the extensions we add to our browsing apps mess their standard processes. Program conflict: Your Chrome/Firefox version may be conflicting with another software you may have downloaded. Change in the default search engine: Modifying your primary search engines for some reason brings search hiccups sporadically.

How to solve the search bar issues

You can specify the address bar(Omnibox) to operate as a search box. It’s set to automatically use Google though you can still set a different default search engine. Google Chrome B. Firefox (Awesome bar)

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If you’ve not yet enabled predictive search, then do it. Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox

3. Scan Your PC for Malware

If the address bar doesn’t search still, scan your entire computer for malware and clean any infections. Use a good antivirus and update it before starting the scan. For chrome, you may run this powerful Chrome Cleanup tool. It is very effective in removing  stealth software that could be causing Chrome to experience the address bar issues.

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4. Check and Uninstall Messy extensions

Some extensions are known to hijack the search function in browsers so investigate if you could unknowingly install such and get rid of them. Chrome

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Firefox

5. Create a New Browser Profile/Account

Once in a while, the issue is with your personal profile. Hence create a new browser profile and see how it pans out. Chrome 6. A new window opens asking you to sign in.  Do that and remember to turn on sync.  Try searching from the address bar using this new profile.

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B. Firefox

6. Reset Your Browser Settings

You can return your browser settings back to default if everything else has so far repulsed your efforts to recover your address bar complete search ability. In most cases, this succeeds. Chrome Firefox

7. Uninstall and Reinstall your Browser

Now you may consider uninstalling and then freshly installing the latest Mozilla Firefox or Chrome program. It’s cumbersome but if successful, you will no longer complain that your address bar doesn’t search. MORE ARTICLES SELECTED JUST FOR YOU:

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