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    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by obsolete, Jan 15, 2008.

  1. obsolete

    obsolete Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello everyone,
    This problem cropped up yesterday and has been infuriating me. In Yahoomail when I try to type the ' FF starts up quickfind. After a few minutes it goes away and I can type the '. Just long enough to make me want to smash my lappy. I did a quick search on here and on Yahoo, but didn't find a solution that worked for me. I'm running the latest version of FF and XP. Thanks.
     
    obsolete, Jan 15, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Lithus, Jan 15, 2008
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  3. PocketAces21

    PocketAces21 Notebook Evangelist

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    Why not just disable it?
     
    PocketAces21, Jan 16, 2008
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  4. shaelheart

    shaelheart Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am experiencing the same and I just ignore it.
     
    shaelheart, Jan 18, 2008
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    how do I disable it?
     
    obsolete, Jan 22, 2008
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  6. mr.bobharris

    mr.bobharris Notebook Consultant

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    so glad its not just me....lol.
     
    mr.bobharris, Jan 22, 2008
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