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Suddenly, Windows that are partially covered by Firefox are not allowed to come forward in front of Firefox -- How do I stop that

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Example, Outlook or a Word file is open and Firefox partially covers that Window. I cannot click on the Outlook window or Word window to work on them. I have to move Firefox so it is no longer covering any of those apps. This just started in the last week.

Example, Outlook or a Word file is open and Firefox partially covers that Window. I cannot click on the Outlook window or Word window to work on them. I have to move Firefox so it is no longer covering any of those apps. This just started in the last week.

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This could be a system problem. https://support.microsoft.com

Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web Link} by holding down the <Shift>
(Mac=Options)
key, and then starting Firefox. A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh).

Is the problem still there?


Start your Computer in safe mode with networking. Then start Firefox. Try Safe websites. Is the problem still there?

Starting The Computer In Safe Mode;
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Thanks. Starting Firefox in Safe Mode fixed the issue!

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Type about:preferences#advanced<Enter> in the address bar. Under Advanced, Select General. Look for and turn off Use Hardware Acceleration.

Type about:addons<enter> in the address bar to open the Add-ons Manager. Hot key; <Control>(Mac=<Command>) <Shift> A)

On the left side of the page, select Appearance. Then select Default.

Now restart Firefox.


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It could be the work of one of your add-ons. Type about:addons<enter> in the address bar to open your Add-ons Manager. Hot key; <Control>(Mac=<Command>)<Shift> A)

In the Add-ons Manager, on the left, select Extensions. Disable a few add-ons, then Restart Firefox.

Some added toolbar and anti-virus add-ons are known to cause Firefox issues. Disable All of them.

If the problem continues, disable some more (restarting FF). Continue until the problem is gone. After, you know what group is causing the issue. Re-enable the last group ONE AT A TIME (restarting FF) until the problem returns.

Once you think you found the problem, disable that and re-enable all the others, then restart again. Let us know who the suspect is, detective.