Malwarebytes Detects 'prefs.js' as a Virus - Wtf?
Malwarebytes detects that my prefs.js is a virus. How is this possible? Should I be concerned? What do i do about this?
Firefox
Does Firefox work in Shade Sandbox?
Using Firefox 66.0.3 When I tried it I lose all settings: bookmarks, Menu bars, etc. Alternately, does Firefox have it's own sandbox? I thought I had read that it wa… (læs mere)
Using Firefox 66.0.3 When I tried it I lose all settings: bookmarks, Menu bars, etc. Alternately, does Firefox have it's own sandbox? I thought I had read that it was coming three years ago.
Thanks for any help singer35
Accidentally allowed ads through Content Blocking via Incognito; having trouble reversing it
Hello Mozilla -- I've been dealing with a problem over the past week and would like to ask for whatever assistance anyone could provide. I've been entering online sweepst… (læs mere)
Hello Mozilla -- I've been dealing with a problem over the past week and would like to ask for whatever assistance anyone could provide.
I've been entering online sweepstakes through the various websites of Publisher's Clearing House ("PCH") for a number of years, but have had trouble with a number of browsers I've used previously; for full disclosure, I have also informed their Customer Service of this issue and will be examining this issue with them simultaneously. I've used Internet Explorer and Google Chrome to participate in PCH activities over the years, but have experienced various problems; late last year, I transitioned over to Firefox, and despite having problems here as well, I had a breakthrough by using Firefox's Incognito mode, which minimized the frequency of performance problems, if not nearly eliminating them altogether. I soon learned that the reason why the site performance improved on these instances was because of the automatic settings of the Content Blocking in Incognito mode, which blocked a number of disruptive third-party cookies from interfering with a site's essential functions.
Unfortunately, about a week ago, I hit a snag; while on a PCH website (while Incognito), a pop-up from the page came up saying that ad-blocking software had been detected, and was trying to get permission to get through the firewall. I dismissed most of the initial wave of pop-up messages, but in a momentary lapse of attention, I accidentally clicked the "I Agree!" button to allow PCH's third-party content to get past Firefox's Content Blocker. At first, I didn't think there would be a problem, since all cookies and data get undone once Incognito mode is closed, but unfortunately, the third-party content from PCH websites continue to get past the Content Blocker, especially while in a private window. What's worse, all efforts to undo this mistake have failed, despite taking a number of troubleshooting measures to re-establish a firewall on third-party content from these sites.
In the last several days, I have refreshed Firefox several times, uninstalled (and reinstalled) the browser on several occasions, and have even used the Profile Manager to delete all files from the browser's profile. Despite all these actions taken, the browser continues to recognize third-party content from all PCH web pages while in Private Browsing. I've also used the site information to adjust the privacy settings to levels higher than "Standard" instead; I've set the Content Blocking level to "Custom" in order to block all third-party cookies, and failing that, went ahead and set it to "Strict" to try blocking everything. Nonetheless, the third-party content still manages to get through, and subsequently drags both website and browser performance down with it. I will include a couple of screengrabs taken in the last few days of recent attempts at private browsing, with the site information drop-down windows visible to display some of the third-party cookies that are detected while Incognito.
With all the aforementioned steps taken so far, I wanted to ask if there is anything else that can be done to undo the permission I accidentally gave to these websites and go back to the third-party contents thereof being prevented from displaying while in private windows. Even in the site information tab, it clearly states that "no special permissions are given to this website." I would like to repeat for all's benefit that I am also in the process of discussing this matter directly with PCH Customer Service to see if the problem can be corrected from their end, if not through Mozilla. Again, it took a brief lapse in focus to grant this site permission to breach the private-window firewall, but nothing has worked so far to undo this mistake.
I welcome all helpful advice to this end, and I thank everyone in advance.
- amadon
P.S.--- My apologies; I've tried to add a pair of JPEG images to this message, but they did not seem to want to upload (I was able to type out the entirety of this question, and finished well before the uploading of the first image did), so I won't be able to include them here for the time being. I will try to do so again at a later time.
Using FF 60.6.1esr Cookies & site data no longer clear when I close FF?
Since the latest update Cookies & site data no longer clear when I close FF. I have checked the settings which are correct but I have to go to options & clear man… (læs mere)
Since the latest update Cookies & site data no longer clear when I close FF. I have checked the settings which are correct but I have to go to options & clear manually all the time. This function used to work the problem is only since the last update. Can this be corrected please?
Firefox 65 - cannot keep certain cookies when clearing all others
After update from firefox 64 to 65.0 it stopped keeping certain cookies when clearing all others, even though the same site is listed in exceptions as 'Allow' (e.g., this… (læs mere)
After update from firefox 64 to 65.0 it stopped keeping certain cookies when clearing all others, even though the same site is listed in exceptions as 'Allow' (e.g., this no longer works: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1200198 ). I tried to remove and add it again but because I clear cookies when firefox closes this exception is no longer working. Please restore this functionality! I use Windows 10.
Cookies Exceptions list doesn't work as it is expected to work
I strongly believe that Cookies Exceptions should work as it is expected to work, i.e. One should allow or not allow cookies from certain sites. When one allows cookies f… (læs mere)
I strongly believe that Cookies Exceptions should work as it is expected to work, i.e. One should allow or not allow cookies from certain sites. When one allows cookies for a certain site, this site should be able to store a cookie anyway, even if one has cookies "closed" (not allowed). Otherwise, what's the use of the "exception" if you open cookies for everyone? They will all store their cookies whether they are in the "Exceptions" list or not.
Now, allowing cookies **for a single session only** can solve part the problem, since during a session there may be hundreds of cookies stored and you don't want that!!
If FF really wants to keep using the Exceptions list in the way it does, there should then be an additional list that will do exactly what I explained it ought to do. Which, of course is inefficient, i.e. is having two lists for the similar purpose. So, better use the Exceptions list for what it is logically expected to do.
Firefox update without consent
I am running version 65 as of Feb-3-2019 on my Mac high sierra and for some reason Firefox updated to this version without my consent. I have "check for updates but let … (læs mere)
I am running version 65 as of Feb-3-2019 on my Mac high sierra and for some reason Firefox updated to this version without my consent. I have "check for updates but let me choose when to install them" selected.
Why does this update occur?
Block Certain Sites From Being Included In Highlights
Most of the time, my home page is not the firefox start page. Occasionally, I do have a reason to open a new blank tab, and I see sites which have been deleted from my hi… (læs mere)
Most of the time, my home page is not the firefox start page.
Occasionally, I do have a reason to open a new blank tab, and I see sites which have been deleted from my history showing up in highlights.
I want to prevent this from happening with certain domains.
What is the steps I need to take to prevent this from happening.