When first started, Firefox takes way too long to load any website

I'm hoping someone can help with a conundrum. A few years ago, whenever I first started Firefox--whether I had just started up my computer or had exited Firefox and open… (read more)

I'm hoping someone can help with a conundrum.

A few years ago, whenever I first started Firefox--whether I had just started up my computer or had exited Firefox and opened it back up--it would take several minutes for Firefox to load any website (Google, Amazon, weather.com--anything). Once the first site loaded, it would load subsequent sites normally. Interestingly, it was only my default profile that was affected; if I used another profile or created a new one, websites would load within seconds of my starting Firefox.

I finally broke down and created a new default profile, imported my history/bookmarks/etc., reinstalled extensions, adjusted settings, etc. The new profile behaved nicely, loading the first website within a few seconds of Firefox starting. But over time, the load time has gradually increased to the point where it is now behaving just like the old profile: I load Firefox, I try to go to any website, and it takes several minutes for it to load.

Any ideas what's happening/what's the problem? Hoping someone out there has some wisdom and can help troubleshoot. Thanks!

Asked by pizzilla 14 hours ago

Last reply by TyDraniu 11 minutes ago

One site blank in Linux FF but not in Windows FF

https:\\archive.org works perfectly in Firefox on Win-10, but on a new Linux Mint install, (with default Firefox as included), this particular website simply displays as… (read more)

https:\\archive.org works perfectly in Firefox on Win-10, but on a new Linux Mint install, (with default Firefox as included), this particular website simply displays as a blank white screen. Every other website I try on the Linux install works perfectly; it is only this one website which does not work.

There are no add-ons, no proxies, no security suites, nothing extra. I cleared all cookies and cache. Tried running FF in Protected Mode. Nothing seems to fix it.  There are no error messages displayed - just a blank white screen.

And, to make it worse, I am not particularly computer-literate, (I'm 82 years old...), so you will have to give me simple guidance if I need to get involved with deeper logging etc.

Asked by dmaxwell1 4 hours ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 43 minutes ago

Blocker: Mozilla Firefox causes rows overlapping

Dear Support Team, After updating to last Mozilla Firefox version (126.0.1) all my ngx-datatable tables are overlapping all rows over the first one even if the entire he… (read more)

Dear Support Team,

After updating to last Mozilla Firefox version (126.0.1) all my ngx-datatable tables are overlapping all rows over the first one even if the entire height of the table is correct calculated.

This is a blocking point. I need assistance urgently.

Asked by Stefan Curiban 7 hours ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 1 hour ago

firefox ate my history

after downloading and installing v.126 of firefox, my history has disappeared. the browser is not generating new history from web site visits. the history is fixed perman… (read more)

after downloading and installing v.126 of firefox, my history has disappeared. the browser is not generating new history from web site visits. the history is fixed permanently on a single web address. this is the web address of a site that is in my toolbar. this site cannot be deleted from the history. this site cannot be deleted through the preferences menu. the same site shows in the history file as the only site visited in the past several months, even though i have not visited that site in the past several months. the browser does not show my browsing history. the browser does not create a browsing history. my history function is permanently broken.

help?

Asked by drollere 1 hour ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 1 hour ago

Firefox Can’t Open This Page

When I try to open a what may be a link in a page, which should bring up a PDF file, I think, I get the following: Firefox Can’t Open This Page To protect your securit… (read more)

When I try to open a what may be a link in a page, which should bring up a PDF file, I think, I get the following:


Firefox Can’t Open This Page

To protect your security, api.medicare.gov will not allow Firefox to display the page if another site has embedded it. To see this page, you need to open it in a new window.

Learn more…

When I click on the Open Site in new Window button I get a new window with the following:


message "Unauthorized" context {} code null

Asked by kurt_matthys 1 hour ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 1 hour ago

How to disable Insecure connection password warning in Firefox 115.11.0 ?

I'm hoping to get some help with disabling the Insecure connection password warning in Firefox version 115.11.0. In previous versions, I could disable this warning throu… (read more)

I'm hoping to get some help with disabling the Insecure connection password warning in Firefox version 115.11.0.

In previous versions, I could disable this warning through the about:config settings. However, I couldn't find the specific setting (security.insecure_field_warning.contextual.enabled) that was mentioned in some online resources.

I understand the security risks involved in disabling these warnings, and I only intend to do this on a trusted website on my local network.

Could you please advise on the best approach for achieving this in Firefox 115.11.0, or any alternative solutions to manage insecure connection warnings for trusted local sites?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Asked by Sharif 6 hours ago

Last reply by Agent virtuel 3 hours ago

mp4 videos fail to load using <video> tag

I am trying to add an mp4 video to my website using the following code: <video width="320" height="240" controls> <source src="images/###.mp4" type="video/mp… (read more)

I am trying to add an mp4 video to my website using the following code:

<video width="320" height="240" controls>
  <source src="images/###.mp4" type="video/mp4">
</video>

where ### is the name of the video file. I get the following error message:

"No video with supported format or MIME type found."

In the console the following is displayed:

"Media resource http://127.0.0.1:5502/images/###.mp4 could not be decoded. video.html All candidate resources failed to load. Media load paused. video.html Media resource http://127.0.0.1:5502/images/###.mp4 could not be decoded, error: Error Code: NS_ERROR_DOM_MEDIA_METADATA_ERR (0x806e0006)"

Runs just fine in Chrome and I have no pop-up blockers installed. Autoplay is set to be allowed for all websites.

Windows 11 version 23H2. Firefox version: 126.0 (64-bit)

Asked by crb001 1 day ago

Last reply by TyDraniu 9 hours ago

Printing emails

I have used Firefox for Windows for many years and have had no problems until recently. I have been unable to print my emails: when I click on the printer icon in the upp… (read more)

I have used Firefox for Windows for many years and have had no problems until recently. I have been unable to print my emails: when I click on the printer icon in the upper right corner of an email nothing happens. I was wondering if there was something in the settings that was causing this problem. Thank you!

Asked by javajiving 14 hours ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 12 hours ago

File not downloaded, There are potential security risks

hello,when i download my attached files in mailbox(mail.xmvds.com), it can be everytime warnning me ,but i trust this url ,it is my company's office mailbox ,how can it u… (read more)

hello,when i download my attached files in mailbox(mail.xmvds.com), it can be everytime warnning me ,but i trust this url ,it is my company's office mailbox ,how can it unblock it ,?

Asked by echen-zg03u 13 hours ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 12 hours ago

At some point browser back button stopped returning you to the same exact results page (order etc.)

I cannot begin to express how frustrating this change is... and I struggle to comprehend why anyone would introduce this by writing it into software, but I'm sure it has … (read more)

I cannot begin to express how frustrating this change is... and I struggle to comprehend why anyone would introduce this by writing it into software, but I'm sure it has something to do with money and profits.

There was a time when you could do a search and get a list of results, and then view a specific listing, and then return to your search page and view another listing. however, those days are evidently gone, as now when you return to your search page, it's slightly different results in a different order. Most are there, but some are missing entirely, and the ones that remain are varied slightly. Whaaaat for!? It is truly a form of torture.

Now in fairness I can't tell if it's the browser (Firefox), or the search engine (Duck Duck Go), because I am unfortunately not a developer. However, whatever is causing it should be fixed out of a sense of social responsibility to the greater good.

If anyone knows why this happens and knows how to fix it, I would be sincerely grateful if you shared the solution.

E

Asked by obhke4e3 12 hours ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 12 hours ago

version 56. 0 32 bit windows 10 version with older version auto fill pencil

I am trying to get a older version 56.0 32 bit to use autofill on a site that has been working but now blocked it. The site is NICS site to do a background check it will… (read more)

I am trying to get a older version 56.0 32 bit to use autofill on a site that has been working but now blocked it. The site is NICS site to do a background check it will load and on the second page after about three min. a message pops up and states something like not allowed is there a way i can change setting to get the old version to allow this ? I also use the same setup to do a military lending act check and it has also been blocked in the past few weeks. The new version will work but i can't use autofill i don't care what version i use i just need the autofill.

Asked by jackspawnandgun 1 day ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 16 hours ago

credit card window

I am experiencing no window to enter my credit card number in. There is the window for the expiry date and CCC code. Just not the card number. I have tried numerous websi… (read more)

I am experiencing no window to enter my credit card number in. There is the window for the expiry date and CCC code. Just not the card number. I have tried numerous websites that I would never buy anything from just to test the failure and it repeats on all the sites I have tried including government payment site.

Asked by jjnowayhosa 19 hours ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 18 hours ago

Cannot reorder or detach tabs after having done it once

So I have an issue where I am unable to reorder or detach tabs after having detached one tab. When I start Firefox I am able to reorder my tabs as much as I want, but onc… (read more)

So I have an issue where I am unable to reorder or detach tabs after having detached one tab. When I start Firefox I am able to reorder my tabs as much as I want, but once I detach one tab both functionalities do not work anymore.

- Firefox version 126.0 on Kubuntu 24.04 - After restarting Firefox I am able to do it again once - After rebooting I am also able to do it again once - The same issue in private window - I have refreshed Firefox through Help -> More troubleshooting information - Disabled all my add-ons - Tried it in Troubleshoot mode

I cannot seem to find a real answer online. Does somebody here have a solution for me :-)?

Asked by legousk 6 days ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 18 hours ago

Closing a tab next to an unloaded one jumps to previous tab

Hi, If I have an unloaded tab on right of the current tab and I close the current one, instead of going to the right tab, which is the unloaded one, it jumps to another … (read more)

Hi,

If I have an unloaded tab on right of the current tab and I close the current one, instead of going to the right tab, which is the unloaded one, it jumps to another tab which I'm not sure has what relation to it, it certainly is not the tab that opened it.

I removed every modified entry of "Browser.tab" in About:Config, installed "Select After Closing Tab", no result.

Thanks

Asked by Silliness7034 3 days ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 19 hours ago

Cannot download anything any addon refuse to install.

As title- Cannot download for example webm format, but jpg is okay. cannot install any addon, theme or anything. DRM didnt install as well. i was trying reinstall, refres… (read more)

As title- Cannot download for example webm format, but jpg is okay. cannot install any addon, theme or anything. DRM didnt install as well. i was trying reinstall, refreshing browser, rebooting.

Asked by pancerny 1 week ago

Last reply by Paul 19 hours ago

Firefox jumps unloaded tabs when closing an adjacent one

If you close a tab that is next to one or more unloaded tabs, firefox jumps those and opens the next one that is loaded. Is there a way to disable this so upon closing it… (read more)

If you close a tab that is next to one or more unloaded tabs, firefox jumps those and opens the next one that is loaded. Is there a way to disable this so upon closing it would open the right tab, whether loaded or not. I tried "Select After Closing" add-on, didn't fix it. Disabled Auto Unloading via about:config, same result.

Asked by Silliness7034 21 hours ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 20 hours ago