Downgraded, created another instance, now two rogue windows open automatically in the new instance!!
So I need to open another instance of Firefox so I can log onto other email accounts simultaneously with the first browser instance. I followed the directions and using profile creator, made another profile, and the sync worked (mostly).
However, no matter what option I choose under:
Options -> General -> Startup
I get two ADDITIONAL tabs!! First one says
"Download Firefox - Free Web Browser
Second one says
"PROFILE.COM"
What gives???
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If you downgraded Firefox you are now on an unsupported version so please upgrade again and then we can try to help you.
Ther are other alternative methods but the easiest method of logging in to more than one email acount is to open additional windows for the other accounts as Private Browsing windows e.g. use keyboard shortcut Sift+Ctrl+P
Does that suggestion help ? Please post back to say how you get on.
Not updating Firefox is usually considered bad practice.
- Please see the article Install an older version of Firefox
That includes the links you need for old versions. - And glance at https://www.mozilla.org/security/known-vulnerabilities/firefox.html
Once a new Released out and security fixes are made and publicised bad guys take advantage of the exploits and that puts your System and Personal Data at an increased risk.
Those with strong reasons for using an insecure version and understanding the risks may take appropriate steps to mitigate the risk. Possibly using a Virtual Machine, maybe having a well rehearsed bare metal restore procedure.
Perhaps if you say why you do not wish to upgrade we may be able to suggest a suitable way forward with an upgrade and some sort of workaround. Or are you talking as an administrator of a network of Computers, in which case a special Release of Firefox may be more appropriate. If the problem relates to Firefox 29 these articles may help
- Learn more about the design of the new Firefox version 29
- What happened to the Add-on Bar?
- How to make the new Firefox look like the old Firefox
It may also be worth noting that Fx29 now respects the setting to not upgrade until you agree. Firefox 28 upgraded regardless of the setting if you used the about dialogue to check the version.
"Not updating Firefox is usually considered bad practice."
Yeah, well .... You've started taking the Microsoft stance here recently.
Modified by John99
I will close this thread and remove the bad language.
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