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How to disable firefox from suggesting emails/passport numbers/phone numbers when you are typing in details?

See the image below, how do I prevent that black box showing up and showing anyone who uses my device my sensitive data? How is this not a common setting to be changed? … (read more)

See the image below, how do I prevent that black box showing up and showing anyone who uses my device my sensitive data? How is this not a common setting to be changed?

Very insecure and Horrible to have on by default. Recently switched to firefox from chrome because of security concerns but stuff like this is making me want to go back, because HOW IS THIS SAFE AND SECURE?!?!?!?

I've typed in passwords in boxes that arent really password boxes, and firefox has suggested my own password in plain sight like in the image below.

Strongly recommend firefox to not make this default and make it an accessible setting to disable because I've leaked my sensitive information to online calls because of this. This urgently needs to be addressed as a security concern. At least have a cogwheel button next to the black box to quickly disable this setting. Very very disappointed.

Asked by Gusburg 5 months ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 5 months ago

error “Overview from AI is not available for this request”

For some reason, when searching for information via google, their AI, which should give an extract on the search query, gives the error “Overview from AI is not available… (read more)

For some reason, when searching for information via google, their AI, which should give an extract on the search query, gives the error “Overview from AI is not available for this request”. And this error appears only in firefox browser. please help.

Asked by daniil.kulikov.02 5 months ago

Last reply by Agent virtuel 5 months ago

Lost Tabs due to opening a new window

Hi Lets say i have 100 tabs open in my session. I mistakenly open a new window with one tab. After closing this window and starting firefox again, it starts with this o… (read more)

Hi

Lets say i have 100 tabs open in my session. I mistakenly open a new window with one tab. After closing this window and starting firefox again, it starts with this one tab, so i have lost all my previously opened tabs. Is there a way to get those back?

Thank you very much. Dimitris

Asked by Dimitris X 6 months ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 6 months ago

"trusted" webpage prevented from redirecting

this is probably something basic but i'm stumped and frustrated. just now i'm trying to track a package on the post office site usps.com - each step i take firefox preven… (read more)

this is probably something basic but i'm stumped and frustrated. just now i'm trying to track a package on the post office site usps.com - each step i take firefox prevents me from moving forward - example: to track a package i insert the tracking number into the proper field and click enter. next up is a banner from firefox saying"firefox prevented this page from automatically redirecting to another page". i do the steps necessary to work around and track the package but it's annoying. this is just one example - its not limited to tracking packages or inserting long numbers into boxes - it happens - not often - but on occasion at certain other sites as well. while it may be the post office is inherently evil (i am not of that belief)i long ago accepted whatever they know about me is worth what they do for me on a regular basis - overall i consider my relationship with them as a win win. how do i convince firefox of the same? MSI notebook/laptop win 11, latest firefox updates although not a new issue - just particularly annoying today

i'd love to consign this to the category of "things that i don't think about any more" and move on to what's going to drive me crazy next - thanks for your help in my journey!

Asked by HFWJR 5 months ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 5 months ago

Radio Button

WHy does Firefox bypass turning a radio button to "black when clicked. Check boxes work! cut/pasting the url into EDGO works! NOTE TOO bad Mozilla does NOT have the feat… (read more)

WHy does Firefox bypass turning a radio button to "black when clicked. Check boxes work! cut/pasting the url into EDGO works! NOTE TOO bad Mozilla does NOT have the feature to roll back to a PREVIOUS version! Stan Mlynarski

Asked by Rexx98 5 months ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 5 months ago

System Volume changes on focus of firefox window.

[Audio Issue] Firefox Causes Background App Volume Drop on Tab Focus — All Volumes at 100%, Issue Not Present in Portable Issue Summary: Whenever I focus a Firefox tab (… (read more)

[Audio Issue] Firefox Causes Background App Volume Drop on Tab Focus — All Volumes at 100%, Issue Not Present in Portable

Issue Summary: Whenever I focus a Firefox tab (even a blank or safe mode one), the audio volume of background applications (e.g., Spotify) drops or changes audibly. It’s not a ducking effect (as all ducking settings are disabled), and Windows volume mixer shows all apps still at 100%. The issue happens only while Firefox is focused — not minimized, not unfocused.

Reproduction Steps:

Play music using Spotify or another app.

Focus any Firefox window or tab.

Background audio becomes quieter or altered — then returns to normal once Firefox is unfocused. Specifically on focus it will change system volume to 58, then return to what it was previously when unfocused.

System Info:

OS: Windows 11 (fully updated)

Firefox Version: 128.0.2 (issue present since at least 127)

Audio Output: Realtek and NVIDIA High Definition Audio (same issue on both)

Spotify Version: Latest Windows Store version

Windows Sound Settings:

Communications tab: "Do nothing"

All app volumes: 100%

No enhancements or spatial effects enabled

Troubleshooting Already Tried (No Success):

Step Result ✅ Disabled audio ducking in Windows No effect ✅ Disabled audio enhancements No effect ✅ Ran Firefox in Troubleshoot Mode (Safe Mode) Issue persists ✅ Changed Firefox audio backend to winmm via about:config No improvement ✅ Fully reset Firefox profile (about:support → Refresh) Issue persists ✅ Verified with Process Explorer (audiodg.exe shows activity on tab focus) Confirms session change ✅ Ensured all apps in volume mixer show 100% No volume mismatch ✅ Rebooted and tested cleanly Still occurs ✅ Tested Firefox Portable (fresh instance) Issue does NOT occur (portable version behaves as expected)

Additional Notes:

The issue appears to be triggered by the main installed version of Firefox only.

A completely clean portable version does not cause the volume change, suggesting something related to the system-wide install, global config, or registry entries is affecting it.

Even without extensions, without playing any video/audio in Firefox, just focusing the window causes this volume behavior.

What I Plan to Try Next:

Fully uninstall Firefox (including deleting AppData and registry leftovers), then reinstall cleanly to see if that resolves it.

Possibly test Firefox ESR if needed.

Request for Help:

Has anyone experienced Firefox causing audio session or DSP changes on focus, especially with audiodg.exe activity?

Could there be a hidden system-level or registry config that ties Firefox to a shared exclusive audio session?

Any way to trace which audio sessions Firefox creates and how Windows handles them?

Let me know if you'd like logs, about:support data, Process Explorer thread captures, or a video of the issue. I’d appreciate any help from the community in narrowing this down.

Thanks! —Justin

Asked by Justin67 5 months ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 5 months ago

saving payment info in meta pay.

Fire fox will not let my payment info be saved on face book meta pay. Why? All my info looks good but when I try to save it the error messages says something has gone wro… (read more)

Fire fox will not let my payment info be saved on face book meta pay. Why? All my info looks good but when I try to save it the error messages says something has gone wrong, I am on a new computer (set upon it is ridiculous). Thanks for any help.

Asked by dmishica 5 months ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 5 months ago

gmail

I received a new computer, I installed Firefox on it and tried to install gmail in the Firefox. There was a bunch of things it wanted me to do and when I had completed th… (read more)

I received a new computer, I installed Firefox on it and tried to install gmail in the Firefox. There was a bunch of things it wanted me to do and when I had completed them all I get is a screen that says it is Gmail and has a primary tab a social tab and a promotional tab on it bu no mail. what I have I not done. I would like the gmail the same way I have it in edge and google.

Asked by GordonT 5 months ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 5 months ago

bookmark list disappeared

The Firefox browser on my computer suddenly wouldn't open, so I uninstalled and reinstalled it. After logging into my account, my original bookmark list disappeared. I al… (read more)

The Firefox browser on my computer suddenly wouldn't open, so I uninstalled and reinstalled it. After logging into my account, my original bookmark list disappeared. I also have Firefox on my phone, but the bookmarks won't sync to my computer. What should I do?

Asked by zhuboqian0610 5 months ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 5 months ago

WEBSITE DOES NOT DISPLAY

On two Windows 11 computers, the webpages only display as text now. On Windows 10, Firefox works normally. i.e. Keyboard shortcuts Search alt + / Cart shi… (read more)

On two Windows 11 computers, the webpages only display as text now. On Windows 10, Firefox works normally. i.e.

Keyboard shortcuts
   Search
   alt + /
   Cart
   shift + alt + C
   Home
   shift + alt + H
   Orders
   shift + alt + O

To move between items, use your keyboard's up or down arrows. .us Delivering to Aurora 80013 Update location All EN Hello, sign in Account & Lists Returns & Orders 0 Cart All

   Amazon Haul
   Medical Care 

Saks Best Sellers Amazon Basics Today's Deals New Releases

Asked by johnt4 5 months ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 5 months ago