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Windows 7, 8.x Support (ESR 115) ends in september - right?

Hello everyone, support for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 will end in September with the end of the ESR 115 branch. Corresponding support article Is this still the current stat… (read more)

Hello everyone,

support for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 will end in September with the end of the ESR 115 branch. Corresponding support article

Is this still the current status or are there any plans to support the old Windows versions for a little longer?

Thanks and regards, Martin

Asked by m.fessler1 2 months ago

Last reply by James 3 weeks ago

Download prompt not working

I have a new desktop. I checked the box in Settings to "Always ask you where to save files." However, it's still dumping files in Downloads without asking. Why, and how … (read more)

I have a new desktop. I checked the box in Settings to "Always ask you where to save files." However, it's still dumping files in Downloads without asking.

Why, and how do we correct that?

Asked by ithinktfiam 1 month ago

Last reply by TechHorse 3 weeks ago

Have to re-login to Gmail with every new window

It looks like firefox recently updated with new privacy features (great!) What's not so great is that now it forces me to log into gmail each time I open a new browser wi… (read more)

It looks like firefox recently updated with new privacy features (great!) What's not so great is that now it forces me to log into gmail each time I open a new browser window (not great). I have several different accounts that regularly use so this isn't ideal.

I've tried adding both gmail.com and google.com as exceptions under the cookie settings (didn't work). I even went and turned off the "enhanced tracking protection" on every step of the gmail login page and my inbox. Still kicks me out once I open a new browser. Any help to remedy this problem would be great.

Asked by Katie Pershon 1 month ago

Last reply by NoahSUMO 3 weeks ago

Want to see only fixed/pinned shortcuts on the New Tab page

Please add features so that the recently visited page during the Firefox shortcut does not apply to the shortcut list. I only want to see a fixed shortcut on the shortcut… (read more)

Please add features so that the recently visited page during the Firefox shortcut does not apply to the shortcut list. I only want to see a fixed shortcut on the shortcut page Even the pages I recently visited have been added to the shortcut, so I have to remove them daily. It's so inconvenient.

Asked by jk7063 2 months ago

Last reply by Sassa Status 2 months ago

How do i keep my work computer browser seperate from my home browser account

How do i keep my work computer browser seperate from my home browser account??? Somehow out of the blue my home firefox account became my work firefox account? All my … (read more)

How do i keep my work computer browser seperate from my home browser account???

Somehow out of the blue my home firefox account became my work firefox account? All my work shortcuts or bookmarks appeared at my home but i dont want them.

Asked by rsmith7 1 month ago

Last reply by cor-el 4 weeks ago

Fire Fox not compatible with updated PG&E website

Hello, PG&E just updated their webpage and it doesn't allow me to sign in. It informs me that Fire Fox isn't a compatible browser, all other websites are fine. It sug… (read more)

Hello, PG&E just updated their webpage and it doesn't allow me to sign in. It informs me that Fire Fox isn't a compatible browser, all other websites are fine. It suggests Chrome as the preferred browser. We pay our utilities through their site and we enjoy Fire Fox.Can anyone help resolve this issue? Thanks

Asked by Coffee Lunch and Crab 1 month ago

Last reply by cor-el 4 weeks ago

Settings enabling themselves on update

Every time Firefox updates it keeps re-enabling settings on its own. Specifically 2 settings on the general tab keep enabling themselves in the "browsing" section, "Rec… (read more)

Every time Firefox updates it keeps re-enabling settings on its own.

Specifically 2 settings on the general tab keep enabling themselves in the "browsing" section, "Recommend extensions as you browse" and "Recommend features as you browse"

I have disabled these settings dozens of times now, and every time Firefox updates it keeps re-enabling these 2 settings on its own.

Just now I updated to v128.0 and these 2 settings turned themselves on again.

Why is Firefox not respecting my settings? Why is Firefox allowed to modify my settings without my permission?

I have deleted and reinstalled Firefox already. I don't use profiles and am not signed into the browser, so no settings are getting carried over that way.

Asked by krazzykid2006 2 months ago

Last reply by cor-el 4 weeks ago

Disable update prompt

Is about:config > app.update.auto set to false sufficient, How to Disable Firefox Update Notifications: A Step-by-Step Or how about the registry? Turn Off Update … (read more)

Is about:config > app.update.auto set to false sufficient, How to Disable Firefox Update Notifications: A Step-by-Step

Or how about the registry? Turn Off Update

Asked by noel_envode 3 months ago

Last reply by Agent virtuel 3 months ago

Can't enter credit card number when purchasing items

Starting maybe 2 months ago, when making online purchases, I could not enter a credit card number into the box to make a payment. (Name, address, etc is okay.) The curs… (read more)

Starting maybe 2 months ago, when making online purchases, I could not enter a credit card number into the box to make a payment. (Name, address, etc is okay.) The cursor would not "register," & the box would be greyed out. I'm running Windows 11 Pro, Firefox 129.0.2. It's not my antivirus, because I can go to Microsoft's browser (ugh), & make my purchases. Ideas? Thanks!

Asked by Hilary Anderson 1 month ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 1 month ago

Sponsored shortcut for @Google despite sponsored shortcuts being disabled

I have disabled sponsored shortcuts in Firefox settings, and did this when I first set up my browser. Today when launching my browser the first link in my shortcuts was … (read more)

I have disabled sponsored shortcuts in Firefox settings, and did this when I first set up my browser.

Today when launching my browser the first link in my shortcuts was to @Google which I specifically do not use. I do not use google search. I do not want google search. I do not want cookies or content from google.

Why was this sponsored shortcut pushed to my browser after I disabled sponsored shortcuts?

Asked by 109238763191 1 month ago

Last reply by cor-el 1 month ago

restore tabs from previous session before crash

I have all of my settings appropriately set according to all recommendations and instructions. When my Firefox opened it had a notice that it had updated. However, when i… (read more)

I have all of my settings appropriately set according to all recommendations and instructions. When my Firefox opened it had a notice that it had updated. However, when it opened ALL of my previously opened tabs were gone. I need them ALL restored since I am a business owner and masters student and rely on them being readily available.

Asked by Sarah Morris 1 month ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 1 month ago

previous tabs not opening on initial boot up

previous tabs not opening on initial boot up - I have it check for that to happen, but only a single tab opens when I boot up computer. I can find the last session in "R… (read more)

previous tabs not opening on initial boot up - I have it check for that to happen, but only a single tab opens when I boot up computer. I can find the last session in "Recently Closed Windows"

Asked by rgb48 1 month ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 1 month ago

sync problem

hi I reinstalled my windows recently. before that , i made sure im singed in with this email address to protect my passwords with firefox sync. (eb.movahhed58@gmail.com) … (read more)

hi I reinstalled my windows recently. before that , i made sure im singed in with this email address to protect my passwords with firefox sync. (eb.movahhed58@gmail.com)

after installing the new firefox , i figured my passwords are gone and they werent restored from my account.

i received welcome e-mail when i successfully create an mozilla accunt couple of days ago. please assist me !!

Asked by eb.movahhed58 1 month ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 1 month ago

Firefox doesn't connect to custom DNS provider when DNS-over-HTTPS is set to "Max Protection"

Hello guys, as in title - I use custom NextDNS set of rules on DNS-over-HTTPS. As of today, Firefox can't connect to the provider. AFAIK Troubleshoot Mode is also affecte… (read more)

Hello guys, as in title - I use custom NextDNS set of rules on DNS-over-HTTPS. As of today, Firefox can't connect to the provider. AFAIK Troubleshoot Mode is also affected. The other devices using NextDNS on my network work just fine and when I set the DNS to work system-wide as a kind of workaround, I don't get an issue. Same when I use other DNS-over-HTTPS options in the Firefox Preferences. Yesterday the problem didn't occur and I haven't performed any updates since yesterday - both Firefox and NetworkManager seem to be up to date.

Additional info: OS: EndeavourOS (Arch Linux) Firefox version: 129.0.2

If any other info is needed, I'll be happy to provide it to you.

Asked by erne.d 1 month ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 1 month ago

Disable hardware acceleration for PDFs only?

I seem to have a problem with Firefox's builtin PDF viewer. Instead of black text on a white or gray background or something else sensible, I get black text floating over… (read more)

I seem to have a problem with Firefox's builtin PDF viewer. Instead of black text on a white or gray background or something else sensible, I get black text floating over my desktop background in the part of the Firefox window that's showing a PDF. PDFs display fine in an external viewer, but that's just passing the buck, isn't it? Is there a way to fix this on Firefox?

I suspect hardware acceleration is the issue, but everything else seems fine, so I don't want to just blanket disable hardware acceleration. How can acceleration for PDFs alone be disabled?

Asked by Sterrence 1 month ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 1 month ago