Firefox updated to 127 even though I indicated not to

I first mentioned this in r/Firefox, and was asked to re-post here. My FF just updated to 127.0.1 even though I have "Check for updates but let you choose to install the… (read more)

I first mentioned this in r/Firefox, and was asked to re-post here.

My FF just updated to 127.0.1 even though I have "Check for updates but let you choose to install them" and told it to wait. This was on a Windows 11 box. Everything seemed fine, but then one of my tabs crashed. I selected the reload tab option, at which point it informed me it could not load the tab because a background update had happened and I was now required to restart Firefox.

I'm not certain what version of FF I was on, I believe it was either 126 or 126.0.1.

Now, to be completely fair, I cannot with 100% certainty say that I clicked on the update later option. That said, as I _did not want to update then_, and I have put off the update before, it seems unlikely I would have made the mistake, but I wasn't recording everything I did so I can't play it back and prove it. My initial reaction was to associate it with the tab crashing somehow, as everything was working as expected right up until that moment.

Thanks

Asked by pobox3 4 months ago

Last reply by pobox3 4 days ago

Websocket TLS

Hello, My Websocket server recently started failing in Firefox. After some investigation it looks like the issues began in v130. The Websocker server works in all other … (read more)

Hello,

My Websocket server recently started failing in Firefox. After some investigation it looks like the issues began in v130. The Websocker server works in all other browsers and in Firefox version <= 129. After much troubleshooting it seems like a change was made to the TLS negotiation when making a Websocket connection. I was able to temporarily solve the problem by forcing TLSv1.2 instead of negotiating the strongest TLS available. Was there a recent change to how TLS is negotiated when making a wss Websocket connection?

Asked by Marty 3 days ago

Last reply by Marty 3 days ago

Best practices for system backups?

I'm taking nightly incremental backups of /home for example to my home storage server and, I guess, due to the databases Firefox uses for various storage, those can't be … (read more)

I'm taking nightly incremental backups of /home for example to my home storage server and, I guess, due to the databases Firefox uses for various storage, those can't be backed up by just copying them, if Firefox is running and has the database open.

What are the best practices, then, for ensuring all profile data, including these databases, is in a state where it can be backed up, while Firefox is running, in a way it can be restored to a fully functioning profile?

For example, with MySQL databases, you can dump the log before running the backup each night, which basically exports the SQL statements needed so you can skip backing up the actual binary database file (like ibdata1).  Does SQLite need something similar?  and is this the only special consideration that is needed, or are there other specialized types of data within our profile directories that can't be backed up by simply copying the data while Firefox is running?

Thanks

Asked by 𝖘𝖈𝖆𝖗 1 month ago

Last reply by 𝖘𝖈𝖆𝖗 2 days ago

Can't play games on Firefox

I used Firefox almost since its inception. But I stopped using it when one of my games on Facebook kept asking to upgrade flash player in order to play. I know that flash… (read more)

I used Firefox almost since its inception. But I stopped using it when one of my games on Facebook kept asking to upgrade flash player in order to play. I know that flash player is no more and the problem likely lies with the game but I can play the game on every other browser without that message so finally I stopped using Firefox. Is there a setting I can use so that I can go back to my favorite browser and play my game with it also?

Asked by notnats 18 hours ago

Last reply by notnats 10 hours ago

How do I disable firefox from loading when computer restarts or boots up?

Hi everyone, I've looked for help but can't seem to find what works. I went to about:config and searched for toolkit.winRegisterApplicationRestart and made it false, it w… (read more)

Hi everyone, I've looked for help but can't seem to find what works. I went to about:config and searched for toolkit.winRegisterApplicationRestart and made it false, it worked for less than a week and now firefox is starting when the computer boots up. How do i stop this? I'm using windows 11 24h2. I've been using firefox for years. My computer boots up faster than my router and it keeps saying i don't have internet. I'd appreciate any help thanks.

Asked by Ardently 5 days ago

Last reply by Ardently 2 days ago

Close all windows

Is there a quick way to close all windows at once, without quitting FF? I would prefer an extension-less solution; also I would like to keep the setting that retains th… (read more)

Is there a quick way to close all windows at once, without quitting FF?

I would prefer an extension-less solution; also I would like to keep the setting that retains the previous session upon reopening FF.

Asked by sheafox 5 days ago

Last reply by sheafox 3 days ago

Previous session now showing up after Macbook air update

After doing an update on my macbook air, I opened firefox and selected restore previous session (which was a selectable option). However, the window does not appear anywh… (read more)

After doing an update on my macbook air, I opened firefox and selected restore previous session (which was a selectable option). However, the window does not appear anywhere, even though when I click on the icon in the dock, it shows that the window exists (so my session was correctly restored, but its not visible at present). Any help?

Asked by benjaminvandiepen 6 days ago

Last reply by benjaminvandiepen 5 days ago

bookmarks

I have a lot of bookmarks (too many, I know) - but I can't see a way to find a bookmark, that I made for some time ago. Is there a search bar, search field or... for bo… (read more)

I have a lot of bookmarks (too many, I know) - but I can't see a way to find a bookmark, that I made for some time ago. Is there a search bar, search field or... for bookmarks? And why not? Thanks!

Asked by HHAA 6 days ago

Last reply by HHAA 6 days ago

Logon popups not working. Work fine on other browsers

Hi everyone, I love Firefox, but it has a very debilitating issue whereby login popup windows, those little ones you click on to login, do not come up at all on some site… (read more)

Hi everyone, I love Firefox, but it has a very debilitating issue whereby login popup windows, those little ones you click on to login, do not come up at all on some sites.

I have a screenshot below for https://www.avsim.com from MS Edge, where the popup does work. It also works on Google Chrome. But after clicking on sign in, nothing happens at all in Firefox.

Popups are enabled, cookies are enabled and safe browsing is totally disabled in Firefox settings. I have also disabled my ad blocker, AdGuard, on this site.

Can someone tell me what settings may need to be fixed in Firefox, or is this another issue?

Thanks.

Asked by intuitions5 2 weeks ago

Last reply by intuitions5 2 days ago

Document Expired Mac Sequoia

Since updating to Sequoia on my Mac Mini, I have been getting thr folloeing error: Document Expired This document is no longer available. The requested document is not… (read more)

Since updating to Sequoia on my Mac Mini, I have been getting thr folloeing error: Document Expired This document is no longer available. The requested document is not available in Firefox’s cache.

   As a security precaution, Firefox does not automatically re-request sensitive documents.
   Click Try Again to re-request the document from the website.

I do not get it on my MacBook with Sonoma. Please advise,

Thanks, Frank

Asked by fp6 2 days ago

Last reply by fp6 15 hours ago

Can Firefox Passwords default to "Last Used"?

I'm away from home, using Firefox on Windows 10, and every time I open the password manager, it defaults to "Alerts". I feel sure that when I use Firefox at home on Windo… (read more)

I'm away from home, using Firefox on Windows 10, and every time I open the password manager, it defaults to "Alerts". I feel sure that when I use Firefox at home on Windows 11, it defaults to "Last Used". In this age of complex passwords, if I am opening the password manager, it's to copy a password I need frequently, so it would be very helpful if I could get Firefox to default to showing the "Last Used" passwords. Is there a way to do this?

Asked by gcvsa 6 days ago

Last reply by gcvsa 4 days ago

Multiple Accounts on Firefox

I read somewhere that Firefox was working on a simple Multiple accounts Addition to Firefox but I can no longer find the article. Is this true. When you start up Chrome, … (read more)

I read somewhere that Firefox was working on a simple Multiple accounts Addition to Firefox but I can no longer find the article. Is this true. When you start up Chrome, it asks you which account you would like to use, and switching between accounts is as simple as a click on your account icon. This feature is invaluable and the only reason i still use Chrome. I keep checking back on Firefox every month or two, just to see if they have done it yet. Anyone know if it is still happening?

Asked by OzDrDj 3 days ago

Last reply by OzDrDj 2 days ago

Readability

I have problem with the viewing texts on LinkedIn posts and emails from LinkedIn. I tried it with other browsers and they all works fine. I am not sure whether it is Fire… (read more)

I have problem with the viewing texts on LinkedIn posts and emails from LinkedIn. I tried it with other browsers and they all works fine. I am not sure whether it is Firefox or LinkedIn that trigger the problem.

Thanks,

Lina

Asked by h_h 5 days ago

Last reply by h_h 3 days ago

No audio on Twitch Streams.

Same as previous users over the last 6-12months. I've tried just about everything. Intermittent no sound on streams unless you refresh or change stream resolution (which… (read more)

Same as previous users over the last 6-12months. I've tried just about everything.

Intermittent no sound on streams unless you refresh or change stream resolution (which i imagine refreshes the stream).

This only occurs on Twitch using FF, other browsers work fine.

Help!! Thanks.

Asked by ccboust 1 day ago

Last reply by ccboust 1 day ago

log ins to various web sites

I have been using Firefox to login to sites for years with no problems. Within about the last 7 days I have been unable to use Firefox for some of these sites. I input … (read more)

I have been using Firefox to login to sites for years with no problems.

Within about the last 7 days I have been unable to use Firefox for some of these sites. I input the sign ins and password and the details vanish and the page reverts to asking for log in details. Normally the sites would request a 'phone call after 3 false attempts, but this is not happening.

I have had to go to Microsoft Edge as that allows me to log in as usual

Please can you help?

Asked by alan.day39 5 days ago

Last reply by alan.day39 5 days ago

Youtube will not open in Firefox

I am using a 2017 iMacPro with OS 13.6.9 and Firefox 132.01. Youtube will not open in my browser anymore. When I type youtube.com into the browser window, it takes me to … (read more)

I am using a 2017 iMacPro with OS 13.6.9 and Firefox 132.01. Youtube will not open in my browser anymore. When I type youtube.com into the browser window, it takes me to an error page that says:

This account is not yet eligible to use YouTube. Read https://support.google.com/a/answer/9000768 for more information.

If we cannot fix this issue, I will stop using Firefox and switch entirely to Chrome.

Asked by dan60 5 days ago

Last reply by dan60 4 days ago

password not accepted

recently when I try to make changes to my account or to use autofill to fill in my credit card info, it is not accepting my password and keeps telling me it is wrong. I … (read more)

recently when I try to make changes to my account or to use autofill to fill in my credit card info, it is not accepting my password and keeps telling me it is wrong. I have checked in my settings and it is correct. I try to follow the instructions that are provided to fix this and it will not allow me to.

Asked by jhamilton2 5 days ago

Last reply by jhamilton2 4 days ago