How can I get "Favorites" instead of "Bookmarks" into the little strip (File Edit View History Bookmarks Tools Help) in the upper left corner?
I think this little strip is called the "Menu Bar". When I used Internet Explorer, "Favorites" was included in the bar & facilitated quickly moving to select websites from my list of Favorites. Also - when I'm in a Website that I want to add to my list of Favorites, How do I do so in Firefox. Last question - I'm not able to play videos that I find in email attachments or websites (usually news stories). The section of the screen where the video should appear is totally black.
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Bookmarks
- In Firefox, Bookmarks are the same as Favorites in IE; just a different name.
- Info and links about Bookmarks in Firefox: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Bookmarks
Video
It depends on the type of video file. If they are .flv files (like youtube.com), you need to install Flash for Firefox; you do not have it installed for Firefox. There are 2 versions of Flash, one for IE only (ActiveX version) and one for most other browsers including Firefox (Plugin version). You must update each one individually.
- using Firefox download and save Flash from this link (save to your Desktop; easier for you to find): get.adobe.com/flashplayer
- when the download is finished, close Firefox (click Firefox button > Exit OR File > Exit, if using the Menu Bar)
- click or double-click the file you just downloaded
- on the left side of the install window, put a check mark in the box next to "I have read and agree"
- click on the Install button on the lower right of the install window; it will light up after you put the check mark in the previous step
- let the installation complete; it is quick
- using Firefox test your installation of Flash here: http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/
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Bookmarks
- In Firefox, Bookmarks are the same as Favorites in IE; just a different name.
- Info and links about Bookmarks in Firefox: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Bookmarks
Video
It depends on the type of video file. If they are .flv files (like youtube.com), you need to install Flash for Firefox; you do not have it installed for Firefox. There are 2 versions of Flash, one for IE only (ActiveX version) and one for most other browsers including Firefox (Plugin version). You must update each one individually.
- using Firefox download and save Flash from this link (save to your Desktop; easier for you to find): get.adobe.com/flashplayer
- when the download is finished, close Firefox (click Firefox button > Exit OR File > Exit, if using the Menu Bar)
- click or double-click the file you just downloaded
- on the left side of the install window, put a check mark in the box next to "I have read and agree"
- click on the Install button on the lower right of the install window; it will light up after you put the check mark in the previous step
- let the installation complete; it is quick
- using Firefox test your installation of Flash here: http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/
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Thank you very much!! Problems solved. Excellent step-by-step instructions!