Firefox on Linux becomes unclickable

In the last few days, after some minutes of usage, parts of Firefox become unclickable: - I can still click on tabs to change tabs. - When hovering over the cross button… (read more)

In the last few days, after some minutes of usage, parts of Firefox become unclickable:

- I can still click on tabs to change tabs. - When hovering over the cross button to close a tab, it changes appearance as it should. Clicking the button does nothing. Ctrl+w still closes the button. - Clicking on the address bar does nothing. - Cannot click on back, forward, refresh buttons. - Cannot click on any add-ons. - Cannot click on preferences. - Can click on the button to open a new tab. There, I can enter an address. Once the page has loaded, address bar becomes unclickable again. - Bookmarks toolbar is still working as expected. - Keyboard shortcuts (ctrl+t, ctrl-w, ctrl-l) still work as expected.

I'm running ``` Mozilla Firefox 138.0 20250428130755 20250428130755 ```

on Manjaro 25.0.1 with GNOME 48

Asked by mladen.ivkovic 1 week ago

Last reply by Fredrik 1 day ago

Internet Download Manager (IDM)

For some reason, IDM will not work in Firefox/DuckDuckGo. even though it worked a couple of weeks ago. I contacted IDM support who have tried everything they have, but no… (read more)

For some reason, IDM will not work in Firefox/DuckDuckGo. even though it worked a couple of weeks ago. I contacted IDM support who have tried everything they have, but no change.

Here is the issue: 1. I open Firefox (Duck Duck Go is my default) (132.0.2 (64-bit) 2. I type "vintage sci fi movies" 3. Click on "videos" 4. Pick any movie (example: The Phantom Planet (black and white but this does not matter) 5. In the Choose How you Watch, I click the left icon - Watch Here, and not Watch on YouTube; also click Remember my choice 6. The movie starts but there is no IDM dialogue 7. If I then click Watch on YouTube inside the movie, it switches to YouTube and the movie starts, AND the IDM dialogue pops up.

As I said, this worked in Firefox/DDG a couple of weeks ago.

IDM version is 6.42 Build 23, full (paid for) version Oct 15 2024 The IDM Integration Module in Firefox shows as Version 6.42.22, last updated Oct 28 2024.

Can you assist please.

Asked by lps5005 5 months ago

Last reply by markwarner22 5 months ago

keyboard and QR scan appears automatically useless function

Stop keyboard and QR scan from appearing when app opened. If I want keyboard then I will tap search. I have pinned sites and bookmarks I use first and usually don't use… (read more)

Stop keyboard and QR scan from appearing when app opened. If I want keyboard then I will tap search. I have pinned sites and bookmarks I use first and usually don't use search. Using search less with all the tracking and always wrong AI assumptions. Keyboard doesn't disappear when search is tapped. Doesn't disappear when screen is tapped. Obscures results. Been a problem for years.

Asked by sbonner1914 1 month ago

Last reply by Swim Fan 1 month ago

Touch screen pops up every time I touch a link

Since new update was installed today, in touch screen mode, every time a touch a link of any kind my touch keyboard pops up. This is very annoying. Where can I find the s… (read more)

Since new update was installed today, in touch screen mode, every time a touch a link of any kind my touch keyboard pops up. This is very annoying. Where can I find the setting to turn off this option?

Asked by danicaw 2 weeks ago

Last reply by Kiki 1 week ago

VPN is not working on my laptop

(Title): VPN is not working on my laptop (Description): Hello, I installed a VPN on my laptop, but it is not working. I cannot connect to any servers. I have tried res… (read more)

(Title): VPN is not working on my laptop

(Description):

Hello, I installed a VPN on my laptop, but it is not working. I cannot connect to any servers. I have tried restarting my laptop and reinstalling the VPN, but the problem still exists. How can I fix this issue?

Thank you.

Asked by nz8137343 3 months ago

Last reply by markwarner22 3 months ago

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Thunderbird cannot connect to ISP mail server, cannot get mail

Thunderbird, quite suddenly, stopped getting my email; Both on my account and my wife's account at the same ISP. I spent more than two hours on the phone with the ISPs he… (read more)

Thunderbird, quite suddenly, stopped getting my email; Both on my account and my wife's account at the same ISP. I spent more than two hours on the phone with the ISPs help line trying to resolve this issue. They also use Thunderbird at their help desk, and the agent I talked to was familiar with your program. She (the agent) was not able to replicate the issue on their system. We then tried to set up a NEW email account. I carefully entered all the info needed for a new account, following instructions from the agent, then hit the 'Test' button. I got the following message onscreen: "THUNDERBIRD FAILED TO FIND SETTINGS FOR YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT" The answer to the original issue suddenly became very clear - Thunderbird cannot, or refuses to, connect with the email server, therefore NO EMAIL. We tried everything in her toolkit to resolve the problem to no avail. We finally tried UNINSTALLING Thunderbird (and the Maintaince program). Once Uninstalled, I used the Registry Tool on CCleaner to remove any entries in the registry referring to Thunderbird (there were several), then restarted my computer. I then downloaded and installed a totally NEW Thunderbird program. When I ran the Thunderbird again, I found all my account(s) info was still present, and Thunderbird was still unable to find the server. I'm at my wits end trying to resolve this issue, and REALLY HATE to go back to Microsoft OUTLOOK to get my email. Anybody got any ideas??? Any help would be greatly appreciated. (Signed) Proteus

Asked by proteus2 4 months ago

Answered by proteus2 4 months ago

EMAIL LOG IN

As of the last update, I cannot log into my at&t email. I can log in using google chrome but can't using firefox. I've spent 4 hours on the phone talking to at&… (read more)

As of the last update, I cannot log into my at&t email. I can log in using google chrome but can't using firefox.

I've spent 4 hours on the phone talking to at&t tech support with no solution; therefore, it appears this log in problem may be because of a firefox update.

Is there any way firefox can fix this?

Thank you, George

Asked by mcdonaldatty 3 months ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 3 months ago

Suddenly, my trash folder is being completely deleted if it is empty when I close TB.

Windows 10 (64bit), Thunderbird 128.7.0esr (32-Bit) Without warning this has suddenly started happening. Maybe after the latest update? I can get the blessed Trash folde… (read more)

Windows 10 (64bit), Thunderbird 128.7.0esr (32-Bit)

Without warning this has suddenly started happening. Maybe after the latest update? I can get the blessed Trash folder back in TB by 1. closing TB 2. (The Trash file is missing in Local Folders, the Trash.msf file seems okay)

   manually creating a new "Trash" file in my profile (a text file without suffix). 

3. restarting TB

The Trash does not disappear if it contains something when TB is closed.

I tried excluding the Trash in Windows Defender, but that has no effect.

Asked by James_Ingram 3 months ago

Last reply by Matt 3 months ago

outgoing server won't send mail

I've been using T-bird for a couple of years without a problem. A couple of months ago, T-bird started sending me error messages and no longer sent outgoing mail. I check… (read more)

I've been using T-bird for a couple of years without a problem. A couple of months ago, T-bird started sending me error messages and no longer sent outgoing mail. I checked with Spectrum (my main mail provider for email: mad1doc@twcny.rr.com) and it looks like all my settings are correct. I have 2 other Gmail accounts and they both work perfectly. I'm including a screenshot of the most recent error message / server refusal. What do I have to do to fix my RR email account?

Asked by mad1doc 4 months ago

Last reply by Linkbuilding 4 months ago

Can't access a link under a website

I have an account with Chewy. When I try to access the link to "My Pet" I receive this message: 400 Bad request Your browser sent an invalid request. I don't understa… (read more)

I have an account with Chewy. When I try to access the link to "My Pet" I receive this message:

400 Bad request Your browser sent an invalid request.

I don't understand why or how to correct it.

Asked by Jeanne Mathews Connally 4 months ago

Last reply by T3cH 4 months ago

Freezing and hanging

I have been having so many problems with Mozilla ( Firefox ) this year mostly due to freezing and the browser hanging. I have tried different fixes including refreshing a… (read more)

I have been having so many problems with Mozilla ( Firefox ) this year mostly due to freezing and the browser hanging. I have tried different fixes including refreshing and removing ad blockers but the problems come back and seems to persist with some sites being worse than others: I really like the layout of Mozilla but I have started using Chrome and Edge and I DO NOT have these issues with those browsers, actually Chrome is super fast and responsive. My question is what is going on with this browser that suddenly it becomes inoperable. If this situation does not change i will have to relegate Mozilla to little or no use except for the VPN version which so far seems fine. Help !

Asked by Azorean 5 months ago

Last reply by markwarner22 5 months ago

Cannot stream movies on computer anymore

Today I was no longer able to stream movies on Amazon Prime or Youtube. I watch Amazon movies most nights, watched last night. Tonight I got a message when I tried to con… (read more)

Today I was no longer able to stream movies on Amazon Prime or Youtube. I watch Amazon movies most nights, watched last night. Tonight I got a message when I tried to continue watching a tv series on Amazon that I've watched for weeks. It said I had to update Firefox and told me how, but when I went thru the process Firefox said it was up to date. On Youtube I got an error msg. 99,999 . What is happening?

Asked by Shona Browne 5 months ago

Last reply by James 5 months ago

"Connection to server timed out." [was Certificate for server is not valid!]

For some reason, I am getting message that the Certificate for server is not valid (etc.). I can not get or send my emails as of this morning. Is there something I can do… (read more)

For some reason, I am getting message that the Certificate for server is not valid (etc.). I can not get or send my emails as of this morning. Is there something I can do to resolve this issue?

Asked by jmillsp1 5 months ago

Last reply by jmillsp1 2 months ago