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Extensions

Before the search engine change to v57, I used to use an Extension called "Textarea Cache." It still works on Waterfox. If you lose text from an entry box & it isn't … (read more)

Before the search engine change to v57, I used to use an Extension called "Textarea Cache." It still works on Waterfox. If you lose text from an entry box & it isn't in the clipboard, Textarea Cache still saves it for recovery. Is there any extension in the current FireFox that does the same function?

I lost so many important extensions when FireFox upgraded that I mostly use WaterFox these days despite the better security of Firefox. Too many lost critical extensions that have no work-alike in post v.57 Firefox - like Classic Theme Restorer, All-in-One Sidebar, Vertical SideBar, etc.

Asked by Blue Sun 2 years ago

Last reply by TyDraniu 2 years ago

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96 update

96 update has changed the colors at the top of the window. I have sight problems and can no longer read what it says in URL, etc. Anybody want to file an ADA lawsuit? … (read more)

96 update has changed the colors at the top of the window. I have sight problems and can no longer read what it says in URL, etc. Anybody want to file an ADA lawsuit? Did they bother to have anyone who has sight issues test the changes? I went to the Windows settings and mine are unchanged. Why is Firefox overriding the Windows settings? I've used Firefox for years and have been generally happy with it, but I will have to switch browser if this change is not fixed. I have to be able to read it.

Asked by livingsed 2 years ago

Last reply by livingsed 2 years ago

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clicking on reddit link then back-arrow to return takes you to top of reddit instead of where you were

hello, when browsing reddit- https://www.reddit.com/ If I click a post and read it, then click the back-arrow to return to- https://www.reddit.com/ It takes me to th… (read more)

hello,

when browsing reddit-

https://www.reddit.com/

If I click a post and read it, then click the back-arrow to return to-

https://www.reddit.com/

It takes me to the top of the page, instead of where I was when I clicked the individual post.

Other browsers return you to where you were when you clicked the post.

WIN 10, latest version of firefox

Asked by davidluce 2 years ago

Last reply by davidluce 2 years ago

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after update issues

I love firefox, always use it. Yesterday my computer did updates and my quickbooks online stopped working on firefox. after I log in... it just spins. I had to open it on… (read more)

I love firefox, always use it. Yesterday my computer did updates and my quickbooks online stopped working on firefox. after I log in... it just spins. I had to open it on Edge and it works fine... but I hate edge. what can I do? I want my firefox to work on my quickbooks!!

Asked by diannalord 2 years ago

Last reply by Mich 1 year ago

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Copying a URL in Jira isn't creating a link with the issue title

When I'm using Jira in Edge and I copy the URL from the browser bar, pasting from the clipboard formats the URL as a hyperlink with the title of the Jira issue. This is … (read more)

When I'm using Jira in Edge and I copy the URL from the browser bar, pasting from the clipboard formats the URL as a hyperlink with the title of the Jira issue. This is super convenient, and I'm hoping that the same functionality exists in Firefox and that I just haven't found it yet.

Does such a thing exist?

Asked by ktelesco 2 years ago

Last reply by Mich 1 year ago

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Mozilla Thunderbird 102.12.0 (32-bit) calendar entries have disappeared

Hi there. I recently updated my Mozilla thunderbird email to the latest version 102.12.0 (32-bit). Now all my Mozilla thunderbird calendar entries have disappeared. How … (read more)

Hi there.

I recently updated my Mozilla thunderbird email to the latest version 102.12.0 (32-bit). Now all my Mozilla thunderbird calendar entries have disappeared. How do I get these entries back please? I've had a look on the support pages and found this article:

Lightning disappears after a Thunderbird update (release and beta versions) This may happen if the update of the add-on is stuck. Don't worry about your calendar data, it is left untouched and will be available again if you follow these steps to restore Lightning:

Go to the Advanced section of Thunderbird Settings and click on Config Editor... Copy or start typing extensions.installedDistroAddon.{e2fda1a4-762b-4020-b5ad-a41df1933103} into the search box When extensions.installedDistroAddon... is listed in the preferences list, right-click on it and choose Reset from the context menu - the preference now isn't bold anymore and its value is empty Close the editor, leave the Thunderbird options, open Thunderbird's add-ons manager and switch to the list of installed extensions If Lightning is listed there, click on Remove to the right of the list item Restart Thunderbird After Thunderbird has been relaunched, Lightning will be back and you will have access to your calendar data.

However I don't have an "advanced section" of Thunderbird settings or a "Config Editor" section.

Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards Trevor

Asked by Trevor Town 1 year ago

Last reply by Trevor Town 1 year ago

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"Your Browser Is Being Managed By Your Organization" suddenly appeared in my Firefox 114 settings page

I've looked into this situation, and none of the solutions submitted online work. I went to about:preferences, and set "security.certerrors.mitm.auto_enable_enterprise_r… (read more)

I've looked into this situation, and none of the solutions submitted online work.

I went to about:preferences, and set "security.certerrors.mitm.auto_enable_enterprise_roots" to false, but "security.enterprise_roots.enabled" is set to true and locked; I can't change it.

First of all, I am not using Avast, AVG, Kapersky, etc. antivirus; I'm using Win 10's built-in security suite, so it's not my antivirus causing it.

To double check that, I opened the Registry and went to " HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\" and "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\", looking for a Mozilla\Firefox\Polices key, and neither one had any Mozilla keys.

I even checked the Autoconfig settings, and found no settings in the JS file that had anything to do with Enterpise Roots (I renamed the file temporarily to disable it), but I still can't disable security.enterprise_roots.enabled

I have no "Organization"; I'm an independent home user, so needless to say I'm concerned that Firefox is suddenly saying some organization is controlling my Firefox.

Win 10 Home Ver. 22H2 OS Build: 19045.3086 Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.19041.1000.0

Antivirus/Firewall: Windows 10 Security

Firefox: 114.0.2 (64 bit)

Asked by Bobby 2 years ago

Answered by Bobby 1 year ago

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How to use Firefox Spell Checker

I use Outlook web email for a part-time role, which is set up by the organisation. Outlook highlights incorrect spelling by underlining in red. However, when right-clic… (read more)

I use Outlook web email for a part-time role, which is set up by the organisation.

Outlook highlights incorrect spelling by underlining in red. However, when right-clicking on a word to check the spelling, I'm given various text options, such as "Font", "Emojis" etc. No spell-check!

On opening their Help facility, and typing Spell Check in the search box, this is the response....

"There is no spell check option in Outlook on the web. To check your spelling, you'll need to use your web browser. Spell checking is available in Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 10 and later versions, and current versions of Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. Check the options for your web browser to learn more about how to check spelling.

I'm using W10 Pro, and Firefox 114.0.1 with an update pending, which will be done after writng this message!

Please help!!

Asked by FreddieD 1 year ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 1 year ago

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Loss of historic bookmarks / toolbar

This is a new desktop PC. I uploaded Firefox expecting my old hard earned bookmarks to transfer - but no - it was my little used Microsoft Edge Ones. Happily, I still had… (read more)

This is a new desktop PC. I uploaded Firefox expecting my old hard earned bookmarks to transfer - but no - it was my little used Microsoft Edge Ones. Happily, I still had old Firefox and bookmarks & toolbar on laptop but, attempting to follow online instructions to migrate those to this machine I have lost them too. Please help. Many Thanks.

It's all happened in last hour or so.

Asked by plymrob 1 year ago

Last reply by cor-el 1 year ago

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migrating browser data to new laptop

More than four years ago I created a mozzilla account on my work laptop, in hope of easier migration, syncing between devices, and similar promises. I signed into the acc… (read more)

More than four years ago I created a mozzilla account on my work laptop, in hope of easier migration, syncing between devices, and similar promises. I signed into the account, and have been happily using Firefox ever since, with that 1 time login, thanks for that.

Recently I got a new work laptop and I wanted to use syncing, but I unfortunately had to realise that I do not remember the password I gave 4 years ago (since I was never once prompted to provide it again). So I tried to reset my password. Up until this point I was never warned, that one e-mail account provided would not be enough for password resets.

I tried providing a secondary e-mail address, but that doesn't give me a password reset option. I also tried activating 2fa according to the tutorial, with two different apps (authy and google authenticator) but the browser always says invalid key, so I failed activating 2fa. I tried password reset, but it says I will lose all the data, I would like to sync, so that is not a reasonable option... I tried to manually migrate my profile over to the new laptop, by replacing "Profiles" folder contents on the new laptop, but that just makes Firefox unable to start even.

So I am at my wits end, and begging for help. Looked at reddit posts on how to get browse data to new pc and official support faq-s but I do not see a solution.

I am still signed in, on the old work laptop, that is where I'm writing this plea for help from.

I would really love to recover my account and sync it to the new device.

After typing it out I realize how "social engineeringy/hacky" this message sounds. But I'm willing to prove my identity, by any means necessary, and the account mail address is my name (that is also on my national id card).

Please help me, or advise me how to proceed and reset my password without losing all my data.

yours truly Ferenc Patai

Asked by ferenc.patai 2 years ago

Last reply by cor-el 1 year ago

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OPENING MY ON LINE BANKING TO BE ABLE TO WITHDRAW SOME FUNDS.

I RECEIVED AN E-MAIL FROM BANK OF AMERICA WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO VISIT THE ONLINE BANKING WEBSITE AND THEY REFERED ME TO http://www.boabank usa.4dq/acc/online html W… (read more)

I RECEIVED AN E-MAIL FROM BANK OF AMERICA WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO VISIT THE ONLINE BANKING WEBSITE AND THEY REFERED ME TO http://www.boabank usa.4dq/acc/online html WITH MY ACCOUNT NUMBER AND PASSWORD. REFERING ME TO MOZILLA FIREFOX VPN AND HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET SIGNED IN WITH THEM FOR 5-6 DAYS. CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT I'M DOING WRONG. THEY KEEP ASKING ME FOR PASSCODES ON JUST ABOUT EVERY THING I DO? THANK YOU AND PLEASE LET ME HEAR FROM YOU.

Asked by tdan347056 1 year ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 1 year ago

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Cannot restore bookmarks--file in use

I had to rebuild my Windows 10 laptop from scratch. I downloaded and installed Firefox, and I can browse and download, but my bookmarks aren't available--some other app i… (read more)

I had to rebuild my Windows 10 laptop from scratch. I downloaded and installed Firefox, and I can browse and download, but my bookmarks aren't available--some other app is using a Firefox file. I've rebooted several times and even shut down and restarted from square one, and I still get the error message. I've tried to look at the troubleshooting data, but none of it is filled in--only the headings appear. I can't even restore from an HTML backup. How do I get the bookmarks back?

Asked by crogerblair1 1 year ago

Last reply by crogerblair1 1 year ago