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Firefox v52+ disables all plugins except for Flash Why do Java, Silverlight, Adobe Acrobat and other plugins no longer work? {web link}

Install Older Version Of Firefox {web link} Be sure to read everything here.

If you still want to downgrade, look under; I still want to downgrade. Click the Directory of other versions and languages link. Look for the directory of the version that you want. But, remember that old versions may have security issues.

You should also check out Firefox; Extended Support Release {web link} ESR Notes System Requirements

Pressing the "show comments" bar near the bottom of the screen does nothing.

But if you press the "comment" link at the top-right, it works.

FredMcD said

Pressing the "show comments" bar near the bottom of the screen does nothing. But if you press the "comment" link at the top-right, it works.

Politico had removed the top-right link, and has now placed it in the left margin on auto-scroll. Unfortunately, that doesn't work either. Pressing the "Show Comments" button or the left margin link causes the page to scroll all the way to the bottom, and comments will not open.

Thank-you for your input... but I think it's strictly a Politico problem as their site is the only one that has this problem. Perhaps it's for the best that people who have 64-bit machines w/higher versions of Firefox avoid the left-wing snowflake site of Politiscum anyway!!

Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache.

• Clear the Cache and

• Remove Cookies

Warning ! ! This will log you out of sites you're logged in to. You may also lose any settings for that website.

Type about:preferences<enter> in the address bar.

• Cookies; Select Privacy. Under History, select

Firefox will Use Custom Settings. Press the button on the right side called Show Cookies. Use the search bar to look for the site. Note; There may be more than one entry. Remove All of them.

• Cache; Select Advanced > Network. Across from

Cached Web Content, Press Clear Now.

If there is still a problem, Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh). While you are in safe mode;

Type about:preferences#advanced<enter> in the address bar.

Under Advanced, Select General. Look for and turn off Use Hardware Acceleration.

Then restart. Poke around safe websites. Are there any problems?

Thank-you for your response. I tried all of the troubleshoots that you've suggested to no avail. Turning off (un-ticking) Use Hardware Acceleration made the browser run slower, but did not help.

Seriously, did you try the Example of politico page where Firefox will not open the "Comments Button" or any comment link:

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/06/04/comey-hearing-trump-fbi-russia-239113

...using Firefox vers 53.0.3 on a 64-bit machine? Did it work for you?

FredMcD said

Pressing the "show comments" bar near the bottom of the screen does nothing.

But if you press the "comment" link at the top-right, it works.

Firefox v54 32bit

FredMcD said

FredMcD said

Pressing the "show comments" bar near the bottom of the screen does nothing.

But if you press the "comment" link at the top-right, it works.

Firefox v54 32bit

We covered that at the beginning of this issue. THERE IS NO-O-O-O "COMMENT LINK" AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THE POLITICO PAGE ON FIREFOX V53+ 64 BIT

If you use extensions ("3-bar" menu button or Tools -> Add-ons -> Extensions) that can block (wanted) content (e.g. Adblock Plus, NoScript, Flash Block, Ghostery) then always make sure such extensions do not block (wanted) content.

• make sure that your extensions and filters are updated to the latest version

There is security software that can interfere with loading content, so check that as well.

Start Firefox in Safe Mode to check if one of the extensions ("3-bar" menu button or Tools -> Add-ons -> Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem.

• switch to the DEFAULT theme: "3-bar" menu button or Tools -> Add-ons -> Appearance
• do NOT click the "Refresh Firefox" button on the Safe Mode start window

• https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-using-safe-mode
• https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-extensions-themes-to-fix-problems

TeachMeOrU said

Firefox vers 53.0.3 (64-bit) OS: Windows 8.1 (64-bit) Computer: VAIO Model SVF14N13CXB. 8GB RAM, 500GB Hard Drive, Intel CPU i5-4200U. Problem: Firefox Firefox vers 53.0.3 (64-bit) will NOT open "Comment Button" on any and all pages from politico.com, but other browsers will. Efforts taken to resolve the problem: Disable AdBlocker, and update everything. Notes: Firefox WILL open comments on all other known sites that use Disqus, Facebook, OutBrain, etc. Internet Explorer (IE) will open all politico.com comments, but Firefox will not. Remedy: It's respectfully believed that the Java used by politico.com is foreign to Firefox vers 53.0.3 (64-bit) architecture causing the failure of opening the "Comment Button" on said site. Example of politico page where Firefox will not open the "Comments Button:" http://www.politico.com/story/2017/06/04/comey-hearing-trump-fbi-russia-239113

Having similar problem with Foxnews.com on Firefox 56. Can not login or make active comment fields. Everything works fine on other browsers.