Userchrome search bar broken again in Firefox v70
Problem: Back in 2015, Mozilla destroyed the search bar by removing the text labels, making it almost impossible to search because you can't find the engine you want. The… (read more)
Problem:
Back in 2015, Mozilla destroyed the search bar by removing the text labels, making it almost impossible to search because you can't find the engine you want. They also removed the ability to switch engines, meaning you have to nominate your engine every single time you search.
On top of this, Mozilla reversed the order you do things: It used to be that first you chose the type of content you wanted, then you thought about your exact query. But now, you first have to specify your exact query and THEN think about the type of content you want to search for, which is totally counter-intuitive and terrible interface design. It's like being asked for the name of the meal, movie or book you want, before you've even decided whether you want a meal, movie or book!
The reason Mozilla gave for these awful changes was to "make searching faster", but that simply is not the case. The new search bar requires just as many clicks, yet it's drastically slower to use as it's almost impossible to find the engine you're looking for from all the unlabeled engines. Plus, having to type your query first is completely counterintuitive to the user's thought process and slows things down even further.
Solution:
For a couple of years, Classic Theme Restorer was the perfect solution, bringing back the old bar exactly as it should be. However, since Firefox Quantum, Classic Theme Restorer doesn't work, so I've been using Jefferson Scher's excellent userchrome script. (Thank you Mr Scher!)
Sadly, with Firefox 70, the script seems to be broken again and many of the engines are missing from the list. I've tried taking the script directly from Jefferson Scher's website, but doing so just makes text labels disappear. It just seems to be broken again.
Firefox
It takes more than 30 seconds until the password is required (I have to sign in ervery time)
I am running 4 instances of TB on 2 PCs. Two times Windows and two times Xubuntu. TB works fine on 3 instances. The problem on the one Windows Thunderbird instance is tha… (read more)
I am running 4 instances of TB on 2 PCs. Two times Windows and two times Xubuntu. TB works fine on 3 instances. The problem on the one Windows Thunderbird instance is that it takes more tan 30 seconds until the small window appears where I can type in my smtp server password. I never store passwords on my PC so that I have to type it every time I want to log in. The problem occurs when I upgraded TB to the version 68.x.x. Meanwhile I changed to the 64 bit version, but this effort did not succeed. Now TB is installed in version 68.2.1, buildt 20191030212137, 64 bit. Everything else works as expected. In safe mode TB is connecting immediately. With all addons shut off it takes the 30 seconds ... That is why I assume that none of the add on is disturbing. What parameter/value do I have to check? Thanks Ronald Sometimes I can see a message in the bottom line: Überprüfe den Funktionsumfang des Mail-Servers ...
Thunderbird
After sending an email TB does not go back to message list. All I get is a tab that says "loading"
After sending an email suddenly TB does not go back to email listings. Instead all I get is a tab that says loading. applies to v60 and 68. see attached screenshot. Tri… (read more)
After sending an email suddenly TB does not go back to email listings. Instead all I get is a tab that says loading. applies to v60 and 68. see attached screenshot.
Tried safe mode also. This started this morning. win10 pro 18362.449
Lost emails and folders since a system restore.
Accidentally uninstalled the wrong version of Thunderbird as I had 32 & 64bit versions. This lost all my profiles, emails and folders etc. I ran system restore to an … (read more)
Accidentally uninstalled the wrong version of Thunderbird as I had 32 & 64bit versions. This lost all my profiles, emails and folders etc.
I ran system restore to an earlier restore point a few days ago.
Although TB shows all my profiles and I have to re-login to the profiles which is not a problem. But all my emails in/out, folders with saved emails etc and address books are not shown or blank.
Currently using V 68.2.2 (32-bit) as have done for years. But did install 64 bit version trying to solve a problem, now solved and incorrectly removed the 32-bit version.
Can my folder/emails etc be recovered.
Ghostery Icon is greyed out.
Ghostery is enabled in Firefox. In Firefox I get a message "your browser is being managed by your organisation" I thought this came from Avast but I have uninstalled Avas… (read more)
Ghostery is enabled in Firefox. In Firefox I get a message "your browser is being managed by your organisation" I thought this came from Avast but I have uninstalled Avast and still get the same. Is this blocking Ghostery?
TB complains "can't update to the latest version" although I am on the latest version (68.2.1)
I have downloaded and installed the latest version but it periodically complains with the message shown in the attached screen shot. How can I solve the problem?
The application menu button doesn't work any more (application menu doesn't open when clicked)
Since the update to 68.2.2, the application menu button doesn't work any more. Clicking the button just results in no reaction.
I can't get to my library's log in page unless I refresh Firefox, but I prefer not to refresh.
The title of my question is a bit hard to understand. Let me try to explain. My library gives me electronic access to the Oxford English Dictionary (my favorite dictionar… (read more)
The title of my question is a bit hard to understand. Let me try to explain.
My library gives me electronic access to the Oxford English Dictionary (my favorite dictionary, with all those helpful quotes/example sentences!)
What I should get:
1. Go to http://www.vpl.ca/digital-library/oxford-english-dictionary
2. Click the "Access Now" button (link to https://www.vpl.ca/extDB/login.remoteDB?OxfordEnglishDictionary)
3. I'm taken to a page that says "VPL Electronic Resource Authentication", where I enter my library card number and PIN.
4. I enter my card number and PIN, then press the Authenticate button
5. I'm taken to to a page that says "Your login was successful." I then press the "Continue ➡️"
6. I'm taken to https://www.oed.com/ where i can now happily use the dictionary
What I experience:
1. Go to http://www.vpl.ca/digital-library/oxford-english-dictionary
2. Click the "Access Now" button (link to https://www.vpl.ca/extDB/login.remoteDB?OxfordEnglishDictionary)
3. I'm taken to http://www.vpl.ca/digitallibrary
4. If I go to oed.com directly, it shows that I'm not logged in /authenticated.
Empty cache does not work leaving residual 27 kb in cache at all times.
I am getting seriously worn out by this and begin to wonder if I should start using Safari instead of this in spite of being on a Windows system. If I cannot get a straig… (read more)
I am getting seriously worn out by this and begin to wonder if I should start using Safari instead of this in spite of being on a Windows system.
If I cannot get a straight forward answer to this question before the end of 2019 I will remove any and all endorsements ever made to Mozillas favor.
WebGL in Firefox stopped working
I can't view WebGL content anymore. It used to work until a few weeks ago (sorry I can't be more specific). It works OK on other browsers on my computer. How do I get Web… (read more)
I can't view WebGL content anymore. It used to work until a few weeks ago (sorry I can't be more specific). It works OK on other browsers on my computer.
How do I get WebGL working again?
reader view not available on various websites
Reader view not available on various websites, why?
Why doesn't Firefox give me the option of saving my login info for Zoom.us?
I've been through my settings and Firefox does allow me to save login info for other websites. It just refuses to allow me to save my login for Zoom.us. I thought this mi… (read more)
I've been through my settings and Firefox does allow me to save login info for other websites. It just refuses to allow me to save my login for Zoom.us. I thought this might be a website issue but no because I am able to save my Zoom.us login info using other browsers.
So how do I get Firefox to function correctly?
Thanks.
A question. Is there a way that experimental technologies for javascript can be enabled on firefox , firefox developer edition?
For example, I tried the pipeline operator |> & it didn't work on either firefox. Isaac
Website www.hgfc.org.uk briefly shows HTML coding when switching between its pages; it never used to, so what's happened?
Website www.hgfc.org.uk briefly shows HTML coding when switching between its pages.
Can't delete cache
I'm trying to delete cache in Fireforx 69.0.1 running Windows 10. So, I go to privacy settings, clear date, and clear web content. When I clear, Cookies and Site Data i… (read more)
I'm trying to delete cache in Fireforx 69.0.1 running Windows 10. So, I go to privacy settings, clear date, and clear web content. When I clear, Cookies and Site Data is cleared. But Cached Web Content (1.5 MB) persists. I can't clear the cache.
My 3 other computers with FF and Win10 all clear cache to "0".
Firefox does not call TWINUI, and the result is I cannot print downloaded files. Instead, I get an error message "an error occurred during this operation"
Firefox does not allow me to print downloaded and possibly other files. It does not bring up TWINUI, and maybe this is the reason. Using microsoft explorer, TWINUI app… (read more)
Firefox does not allow me to print downloaded and possibly other files. It does not bring up TWINUI, and maybe this is the reason. Using microsoft explorer, TWINUI appears, and printing works fine for the same files. How do I fix this problem. This is a fairly new problem and I only wish that when software works, it does not need software weenies messing with it!!!
why am I Getting error message when sending emails
when I try to send emails through Thunderbird v 68.2.2. I get error messages. I checked all my incoming and outgoing server settings as per my ISP. Also get this same mes… (read more)
when I try to send emails through Thunderbird v 68.2.2. I get error messages. I checked all my incoming and outgoing server settings as per my ISP. Also get this same message when entering the TB password.
I get an error: "Blocked by Content Security Policy" when I open any e-mail. It say further "Firefox prevented this page from loading"
It started yesterday. When I open my XFINITY email service and try to read any e-mail, the whole body of the e-mail is "Blocked by Content Security Policy." And it says f… (read more)
It started yesterday. When I open my XFINITY email service and try to read any e-mail, the whole body of the e-mail is "Blocked by Content Security Policy." And it says further that "Firefox prevent this page from loading." It looks like it is a problem from the Firefox browser. Your help would be appreciated.
how to move passwords from to bookmark library
I HAVE ABOUT 40 BOOKMARKS/PASSWORDS IN LOGGING PASSWORD AREA. iS THERE A WAY TO MOVE ALL OF THEM OVER TO THE BOOKMARK LIBRARY. I APOLOGIZE FOR THE LARGE TYPE … (read more)
I HAVE ABOUT 40 BOOKMARKS/PASSWORDS IN LOGGING PASSWORD AREA. iS THERE A WAY TO MOVE ALL OF THEM OVER TO THE BOOKMARK LIBRARY. I APOLOGIZE FOR THE LARGE TYPE MY PARROT MADE IT PERMANENT:(