Firefox cannot sync between Windows and Linux/Mac
I have several devices which run different systems. Whenever I sync in Firefox, Linux Firefox always syncs with other Linux firefox or Mac Firefox. Windows systems would … (read more)
I have several devices which run different systems. Whenever I sync in Firefox, Linux Firefox always syncs with other Linux firefox or Mac Firefox. Windows systems would have another set of bookmarks and user data. My windows devices cannot sync with firefox on other systems. Here's part of my error-sync-1575631489638.txt
1575631489410 Services.Common.RESTRequest DEBUG POST https://oauth.firefox.com.cn/v1/authorization 200 1575631489411 FirefoxAccounts DEBUG _updateAccountData with items: ["oauthTokens"] 1575631489411 FirefoxAccounts DEBUG writing plain storage: ["email","sessionToken","uid","verified","device","oauthTokens","profileCache"] 1575631489411 FirefoxAccounts TRACE starting write of json user data: ["email","sessionToken","uid","verified","device","oauthTokens","profileCache"] 1575631489416 FirefoxAccounts TRACE finished write of json user data - took: 5 1575631489416 FirefoxAccounts DEBUG writing secure storage: ["kSync","kXCS","kExtSync","kExtKbHash"] 1575631489416 FirefoxAccounts TRACE starting write of user data to the login manager 1575631489427 FirefoxAccounts TRACE finished write of user data to the login manager 1575631489628 Sync.Status DEBUG Status for engine extension-storage: error.engine.reason.unknown_fail 1575631489628 Sync.Status DEBUG Status.service: success.status_ok => error.sync.failed_partial 1575631489628 Sync.ErrorHandler DEBUG extension-storage failed: Error: HTTP 401 Unauthorized: Missing Authorization Token (Please authenticate yourself to use this endpoint.)(resource://services-common/kinto-http-client.js:2771:5) JS Stack trace: ServerResponse@kinto-http-client.js:2771:5 processResponse@kinto-http-client.js:2925:13 1575631489629 Sync.Doctor INFO Skipping check of prefs - disabled via preferences 1575631489629 Sync.Doctor INFO Skipping check of passwords - disabled via preferences 1575631489629 Sync.Doctor INFO Skipping check of tabs - disabled via preferences 1575631489629 Sync.Doctor INFO Skipping check of bookmarks - disabled via preferences 1575631489629 Sync.Doctor INFO Skipping check of addons - disabled via preferences 1575631489629 Sync.Doctor INFO Skipping check of forms - disabled via preferences 1575631489629 Sync.Doctor INFO Skipping check of history - disabled via preferences 1575631489629 Sync.Doctor INFO Skipping check of extension-storage - disabled via preferences 1575631489629 Sync.Doctor INFO Skipping validation: no engines qualify 1575631489630 Sync.Synchronizer INFO Sync completed at 2019-12-06 19:24:49 after 0.77 secs. 1575631489630 Sync.Declined DEBUG Handling remote declined: [] 1575631489630 Sync.Declined DEBUG Handling local declined: [] 1575631489631 Sync.Declined DEBUG Declined changed? false 1575631489631 Sync.Service INFO No change to declined engines. Not reuploading meta/global. 1575631489631 Sync.ErrorHandler ERROR Some engines did not sync correctly. 1575631489632 Sync.SyncScheduler DEBUG Next sync in 600000 ms. (why=schedule)
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Malware?
I was browsing as normal when I navigated to a site I have been to many times and that I consider reputable (Etsy) and the browser immediately went to a screen that said … (read more)
I was browsing as normal when I navigated to a site I have been to many times and that I consider reputable (Etsy) and the browser immediately went to a screen that said something about how Firefox had done updates in the background and I needed to click a button to "Restart Firefox." Obviously this looked fishy to me and I didn't click; instead I killed Firefox via the command line and then restarted it. When I did, one of my windows didn't look right (I had two windows open, each with several tabs)-- the tab bar at the top just cut off halfway through one of the tabs instead of me being able to scroll over. In addition, right after I was playing a game on my computer and part of the game board froze. Now everything seems normal. Is it possible I managed to end up with some malware even though I didn't click on the link? Has anyone seen this particular scam before?
Thank you!
Malicious Extensions
I downloaded a malicious add-ons extension called "YouTube to MP3 Convert Button" by "Firefox user 6248547". All it did was open a video conversion website, which worked … (read more)
I downloaded a malicious add-ons extension called "YouTube to MP3 Convert Button" by "Firefox user 6248547". All it did was open a video conversion website, which worked for the first video I tried (with alot of popups) but the second video I tried, it redirected me to a fake Firefox update page. As soon as I tried to cancel it, a login popup kept appearing and all my open tabs immediately went haywire trying to do some kind of redirect, and I it would not let me click on anything. I quickly ended the process to force close the browser, restarted Firefox and cleared my cache and uninstalled the extension. I am concerned about what kind of malware this may have installed on my machine. I reported this user over a month ago, but it is still available on the add-on page, and other people also commented about it having malware. Any suggestions?
a problem with http://metagmae.org/page/
Hi. I have a problem with http://metagmae.org/page/ and I have no idea how that came to me. No matter what I do, nothing can help me to avoid that thing. It auto-starts F… (read more)
Hi. I have a problem with http://metagmae.org/page/ and I have no idea how that came to me. No matter what I do, nothing can help me to avoid that thing. It auto-starts Firefox and tries to get more information. It is said that it is a virus. And I can't delete it from Firefox because I can't find it. Can you please help me to solve this? I uninstalled Firefox and deleted everything but when I installed it back, it came back! It is terrible and makes me crazy. Please help me with that. I love Firefox and it is now almost 15 years I am using it. I started with Firefox 6.0 or something.
How do I remove this virus: HEUR:Trojan.msib.crypt.gen
installed the latest upgrade of FireFox and this virus was installed. I can not remove it. What needs to be done?
Firefox crashes
Tengo problemas con un buscador llamado Tapufind. Uso Una Mac. Que puedo hacer para eliminarlo? Ya borre carpetas y archivos. Se carga de nuevo
Google Maps redirecting to undesireable website
I've been having issues with Firefox on Ubuntu 18.10 for a while now. For whatever reason, whenever I try to access maps.google.com it states that the website is unavaila… (read more)
I've been having issues with Firefox on Ubuntu 18.10 for a while now. For whatever reason, whenever I try to access maps.google.com it states that the website is unavailable, whereas that maps.google.ca redirects to ww1.google.ca which, in turn, redirects to mediadiscovery.net - which is a website blocked by my router's adblocker. When I use Chromium or Vivaldi, I don't have that same issue, the website is completely accessible; also, if I instead use www.google.com/maps then I actually reach Google Maps from Firefox. I've already tried clearing cookies and cache, as well as restarting Firefox fresh. I only have one extension enabled (GNOME Shell Integration) and 3 plugins (OpenH264, Widevine and Shockwave Flash).
Any help is much appreciated. Also, I got the troubleshooting information while running in Safe Mode, which had no impact on the behavior I previously described.
Problems with latest Firefox versions
I have used Firefox for many years and am always current, as I am with Windows 10, but the last few updates have caused major problems: 1. At times I get a red screen Fir… (read more)
I have used Firefox for many years and am always current, as I am with Windows 10, but the last few updates have caused major problems:
1. At times I get a red screen Firefox Critical Error which usually locks up my PC. Sometimes I can free it up with Cntl/Alt/Del, but sometimes I cannot even shut down, have to physically unplug the PC. The screen says to call a phone number for Microsoft support, but this is a 3rd-party company selling software which has somehow compromised Firefox. I reported this before but no one seems to be doing anything about it.
2.Although I have checked Block pop-up windows under Permissions, I now get suspicious pop-up windows the first time I click on many web pages. If I immediately close these, I can then use the page fine. Is there something else I need to do to block these pop-ups?
Firefox randomly quits and restarts
At various points in my usage of Firefox, if my default home page isn't ChillTab, and even sometimes when it is, Firefox will randomly quit and restart with ChillTab as t… (read more)
At various points in my usage of Firefox, if my default home page isn't ChillTab, and even sometimes when it is, Firefox will randomly quit and restart with ChillTab as the default. Virtually every single time it has happened I was in the middle of watching a video. What's worse is that Firefox will demand updates so as to change the homepage to Yahoo.
Homepage and new windows option is disabled!!!
My home page is now set to (http://securedsearch.lavasoft.com/?pr=vmn&id=webcompa&ent=hp_WCYID10420__190321) when i went to options my Homepage and new windows o… (read more)
My home page is now set to (http://securedsearch.lavasoft.com/?pr=vmn&id=webcompa&ent=hp_WCYID10420__190321) when i went to options my Homepage and new windows option is disabled!!! I cant change any thing, i even uninstalled the software from windows and checked for unwanted adons in firefox and found none...
Firefox has been hijacked and is running screens without my control. Please give me a link to speak with someone, even via email or a chat window. Firefox is pl
Firefox sent a message that said there was an update waiting. I allowed it to update, but the program completely changed. Also started running Utube files. I cannot stop … (read more)
Firefox sent a message that said there was an update waiting. I allowed it to update, but the program completely changed. Also started running Utube files. I cannot stop these files - they appear nowhere. I have muted my speakers for the time being. I am also getting images instead of tabs. I am sure that Firefox would have advised me of an upgrade that went from text to images. This is why I believe firefox has been hijacked. Contact me on my email address, as I am shutting down firefox when I finish this message.
virus taken over firefox Win10
Opened an AMAZON link in Google search and popup says "Virus Alert from Microsoft. Dial 833 334-6433 for and assistance..." That Firefox page is completely frozen. Noth… (read more)
Opened an AMAZON link in Google search and popup says
"Virus Alert from Microsoft. Dial 833 334-6433 for and assistance..."
That Firefox page is completely frozen. Nothing works. But another Firefox page does work.
I've tried backing up to prior restore point, updating Firefox...
Any suggestions please. I'd like to just kill the one Firefox page for starters.
Thanks all,
Bill M
How to report fraudulant transaction under Mozilla
My screen was hijacked by something lacked look like Mozilla/Firefox heading saying it was taking a survey and I couldn't get out of the screen. So I took the survey and … (read more)
My screen was hijacked by something lacked look like Mozilla/Firefox heading saying it was taking a survey and I couldn't get out of the screen. So I took the survey and entered my credit card info for a sum of $1.00 (one dollar) for a chance to win an iPhone. Instead I got a charge on my credit card from lstfl.com for $33.+ dollars saying it enrolled me in a sex site. That is NOT what I imagined. And it came under Mozilla/Firefox name. Can you go after this site as it is operating under your name and logo. Thank you
How to remove 'Information Vine" from my pc!!??
how to remove "Information Vine" from my pc?!! It's screwing everything up!
thanks, B.
my firefox is locked up by a website saying they are apple support and my computer has been locked
opening a web page I got a prompt from apple support saying my computer is locked and i need to call a number to unlock. I forced quit firefox but now it runs slow won't… (read more)
opening a web page I got a prompt from apple support saying my computer is locked and i need to call a number to unlock. I forced quit firefox but now it runs slow won't open websites and I can not delete history or open new tabs
My browser won't come up after hitting the firefox icon
Hello, Been on my computer doing my normal web channeling and all of a sudden I get this guy screaming his off with a bunch of authentic looking pages from Microsoft sayi… (read more)
Hello, Been on my computer doing my normal web channeling and all of a sudden I get this guy screaming his off with a bunch of authentic looking pages from Microsoft saying that they had block my system and I need to call this number. I knew it was a scam and was told sometime back to shut your system down and come back later on. I did exactly that and I can get Edge and Chrome but when I hit on the icon for Firefox ,desktop,nothing happens.
I thought uninstall Firefox and reinstall but it gives me a message to close Firefox first. Cannot even do that.
Would appreciate any help you can provide, Thanx and have a great day.:0) Regards, MCG
PS. I'm not even sure how I got to this. If any of you have a solution this will help: x :0)
edited email address from public and search/spam bots view as this is a public forum.
addonbrowser.com/video-flash-download-manager, hijacked tabs. How do I remove it?
Upon starting Firefox. (64.0 (64-bit), Ubuntu 16.04), an Addon, which I thought I had -but is not listed in my addons-, "{link to malware removed} , asked to send no… (read more)
Upon starting Firefox. (64.0 (64-bit), Ubuntu 16.04), an Addon, which I thought I had -but is not listed in my addons-, "{link to malware removed} , asked to send notifications. I usually deny, but as I mentioned, I thought I had this add-on installed, so I accepted. It then opened these tabs:
1. https://win-big-bonus-here.com/?u=7pfk605&o=e93bvvr&t=1577914_proads_gambling.
2. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_20?url=search-alias%3Daps&field- keywords=Genius+surface+pro+3+charger&sprefix=surface+pro+3+charger.
I don't have this addon listed, either in my installed addons, or as an available addon. Where did it come from? And how do I get rid of it?
Malware/Adware popup every time I go to new URL
Firefox 63.0.3 on Windows 10 The popup claims to be a Mozilla extension, but there is no such thing in the list of Add Ons. It seems to be a redirect which opens the requ… (read more)
Firefox 63.0.3 on Windows 10
The popup claims to be a Mozilla extension, but there is no such thing in the list of Add Ons. It seems to be a redirect which opens the requested webpage and the popup at the same time. It goes away when I click the X. But every time I change pages, I have to shoo the popup way like a fly.
The only identification within the popup is " r.svrtrack.com ". It requests permission for a "monetization" feature. Avast antivirus and MalwareBytes found nothing wrong.
I tried to upload a screenshot, but the wheel just keeps spinning.