how do i stop address bar searching


  1. widgauk
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    windows 7 home x64
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    how do i stop address bar searching


    I have a packard bell computer running windows 7 home x 64 my browser is google chrome my problem is when i type into any box on my screen it puts the first letter in the box then the rest of the word types in the address bar. I have tried to stop this but nothing seems to work please help this is driving me mad.
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  3. marsmimar
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    Win 7 Pro 64-bit
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    I don't use the Chrome browser but it sounds like you may have the "Instant" feature activated.

    Using Chrome Instant - Google Chrome Help

    Also check out the "Autofill" features.

    Using autofill - Google Chrome Help
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