634089 - Search box doesn't allow users to change engine

Status: RESOLVED DUPLICATE of bug 631746

(Firefox :: General, defect)

Description

[[:Cww]]

We're seeing reports on input/SUMO that users are having trouble with the search box on Firefox b11.  In particular, occasionally, changing the search engine doesn't work or the box isn't responsive.

From:
https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/questions/783066

I have various search engines set up to use with my search box. Since beta 11 it occasionally gets 'stuck' on a search engine if I change.

i.e. if I change from Google to IMDB, I can get stuck on IMDB and am no longer able to go back to Google (or any other engine).

Wasn't a problem in earlier betas.

Error console displays this: Error: uncaught exception: [Exception... "Component returned failure code: 0x80004005 (NS_ERROR_FAILURE) [nsIBrowserSearchService.currentEngine]" nsresult: "0x80004005 (NS_ERROR_FAILURE)" location: "JS frame :: chrome://browser/content/search/search.xml :: set_currentEngine :: line 0" data: no]

Comment 1

[[:Cww]]

Changing the bug to focus on the selecting of different search engine.  It looks like the non-responsiveness is either this or a different issue with Google toolbar.