How to disable “web search” in the location bar of a webbrowser?

Question

So sometimes I have passwords in the clipboard, to paste them to different places, etc.

But: Sometimes (rarely :) ) it could occur that I paste the passwords in the location bar of my web browser (using Google Chrome, Firefox), and then....hit enter.. 8) (more rarely :P )

How can I disable this feature in these two browsers?

Because in e.g.: Google Chrome I don't even have to hit enter after accidentally pasting the password in the location bar, because it has a feature called: "Instant Search for faster searching and browsing", so it pre-fetches Google hit results, sending my password in an unencrypted channel.

Answer 1

Don't know of a way to do exactly what you are looking to do, but may have a couple of alternative solutions.

First is storing your pwds in something like Keepass. The cool thing about this is that when you grab your password (i.e. double click on it). It removes the your password after short period (I think something like 12 seconds).

The second is to turn off instant search in google preferences (http://www.google.com/preferences) -

Edit - Revised Pic (That pic wasn't even close to the right spot...it has been that kind of day...)

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

1. Right click on Navigation Bar (not on any button),
2. Choose Customize...,
3. Then drag the WebSeach onto the newly opened window,
4. Click Done.