Firefox requesting Google password

Hello, I am using the current version of Firefox on my desktop PC (Windows 11 Home). I am using google as the search engine. I do not have any Mozilla, Google, or any … (read more)

Hello, I am using the current version of Firefox on my desktop PC (Windows 11 Home). I am using google as the search engine. I do not have any Mozilla, Google, or any other account information in Firefox. I have Firefox configured to NOT save any personal data. I have Firefox configured to delete ALL history (everything on the list) when I close Firefox.

When I select a link in the browser and it opens a new tab, I am asked for my google password. I don't have a google password to give it. I just close the request. This used to happen off and on "a while back" but stopped. It started again. Today, it has happened every time I open another website. It is driving me nuts.

I searched the web and found many similar complaints for this on the mobile version of Firefox. The suggested solution (disable "Close Private Tabs") does not appear to apply to the desktop version. If it does, I cannot find the setting.

I have tried restarting the browser. It didn't work. I have tried restarting the PC. It didn't work. I even tried turning the lights for my front porch off and back on again. It didn't work either!

Any ideas about what is causing this behavior or what I can do to make it stop?

BTW, I have two PCs in the house. Both are kept current regarding OS and application updates. Both have same OS. The behavior I described only happens on one of them...

I would appreciate any ideas you may have.

Asked by bobd888 4 days ago

Whither Firefox

I've been using Firefox for many years with no problems. Recently, there have been frequent tab crashes. I've noted this problem before, and sent reports, but no fixes… (read more)

I've been using Firefox for many years with no problems. Recently, there have been frequent tab crashes. I've noted this problem before, and sent reports, but no fixes ever seem to be forthcoming. This makes me question whether I should continue using Firefox. The times I've switched to Edge, it hasn't crashed.

Asked by Altair 3750 4 days ago

Opening 'Manage Bookmarks' to something other than the Other Bookmarks folder

Is there a way to make the popup that opens when you click on 'Manage Bookmarks' open up to a different folder than 'Other Bookmarks'? There is nothing in that folder. ev… (read more)

Is there a way to make the popup that opens when you click on 'Manage Bookmarks' open up to a different folder than 'Other Bookmarks'? There is nothing in that folder. ever. Why cannot we open it to 'Bookmarks Menu'? or whatever? thanks, terry

Asked by teep37 4 days ago

How do I get Firefox to workproperly?

I cannot open any web sites from the Mozilla Firefox on my computer. Every attempt gets the message :tab has crashed. Will I need to abandon using Firefox if this … (read more)

I cannot open any web sites from the Mozilla Firefox on my computer. Every attempt gets the message :tab has crashed. Will I need to abandon using Firefox if this is an unfixable problem?

Asked by alden53 4 days ago

connectivity at startup

on using firefox for first time, get message The connection has timed out The server at www.google.co.uk is taking too long to respond. The site could be temporari… (read more)

on using firefox for first time, get message


The connection has timed out

The server at www.google.co.uk is taking too long to respond.

   The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few moments.
   If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer’s network connection.
   If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure that Firefox is permitted to access the web.

on re-try, problem disappears using 136.0 Beta 5 last daily update 12 Feb 2025

Asked by nooneroberts610 4 days ago

History older than six months gone without my consent

I use Firefox on all my computers and phone, because its ability to save my browsing history and sync across devices has been unparalleled. This is invaluable because a c… (read more)

I use Firefox on all my computers and phone, because its ability to save my browsing history and sync across devices has been unparalleled. This is invaluable because a certain website I frequent has a nasty habit of eliminating and locking its pages. (I’ve asked them about it and they plan to continue doing this.) Without the exact link and all the metadata from my browsing history, I cannot retrieve those pages.

This past weekend when I went to recover a page, I discovered that FireFox has only six months of my history, not the many years I expected. I checked my pre-update profile, and it had no history either. I have some computers that have been offline for a few months so maybe they have versions old enough to still have my history.

How do I get my history back and how do I avoid FF destroying my history without my consent in the future?

Asked by katherinedavey 4 days ago

Unable to Send DTMF Tones in Google Voice Calls via Keypad in Firefox

Hello, I am experiencing an issue with Google Voice in Firefox where I am unable to send DTMF tones (touch-tone signals) using the keypad during an active call. This mea… (read more)

Hello,

I am experiencing an issue with Google Voice in Firefox where I am unable to send DTMF tones (touch-tone signals) using the keypad during an active call. This means I cannot navigate automated phone menus (IVRs) or input PIN codes when required.

Issue Details:

   When I press the numbers on my keyboard or the on-screen dial pad during a call, no tones are recognized by the receiving system.
   The issue occurs only in Firefox. The same function works fine in other browsers like Chrome.
   I have confirmed that my microphone and audio settings are working properly.
   WebRTC is enabled (media.peerconnection.enabled = true in about:config).
   The issue persists even in a fresh Firefox profile with no extensions enabled.

Asked by Georgi Jojje Lundman 4 days ago

Credit Card info does not autofill

This is an exact copy of a question with the same title by Steve Ediger, of August 2022, now archived. Firefox has my credit card information and it shows up in a window… (read more)

This is an exact copy of a question with the same title by Steve Ediger, of August 2022, now archived.

Firefox has my credit card information and it shows up in a window when I go to pay for something, but when I click on the credit card I want to pay with, the details appear on the form but get removed almost instantly.

I am in UK. It was working until recently.

None of the earlier answers have helped.

Asked by 2PeterW 5 days ago

Repeatedly Getting an Authentication Error with ChatGPT probably because of most recent Firefox update to 135.0

To Whom It May Concern: I was able to login to ChatGPT before January 30, 2025. I run Firefox on Windows 10. Currently I am using Firefox 135.0 which seems to be cre… (read more)

To Whom It May Concern:

I was able to login to ChatGPT before January 30, 2025.

I run Firefox on Windows 10. Currently I am using Firefox 135.0 which seems to be creating problems with Authentication Errors with ChatGPT.

Some extensions I had at the time are:

Firefox Multi-Container Tabs BitDefender Traffic Light AdGuard Terms of Service Didn't Read Print Friendly and MeasureIt.

These are all extensions I actually use.

And prior to January 30, 2025, I did not have a problem.

But ever since then I have not been able to login to ChatGPT due to Authentication Errors. I signed up using my email and password and never use anything else to login.

I am not using a VPN.

I cleared my Cache.

I disabled my Extensions.

I tried to login in a Private Window.

I even refreshed Firefox and it still would not work.


I have contacted ChatGPT's support team and they suggested I try a different browser and Chrome worked.

But I don't want to use Google if I can avoid it.

Please help me with this.

Asked by essaykay 5 days ago

Can no longer upload videos to Facebook

For several weeks now, I have been unable to upload videos to a group in Facebook using Firefox. Previously, I posted a video almost daily. The loading wheel keeps spinni… (read more)

For several weeks now, I have been unable to upload videos to a group in Facebook using Firefox. Previously, I posted a video almost daily. The loading wheel keeps spinning. This in Windows 11 Pro version 24H2 with Firefox 135.0 (64 bits).

Asked by jo.wynant 6 days ago

Firefox Home content blank since Feb 2025 -Mac Mojave

Firefox Home content is blank since the beginning of February 2025. I run Mac 10.14 Mojave. The page displays the correct grid but but with blank squares now. The edit b… (read more)

Firefox Home content is blank since the beginning of February 2025. I run Mac 10.14 Mojave.

The page displays the correct grid but but with blank squares now. The edit button on each square doesn't show data either.

Asked by ab40 6 days ago

Page jumps back to the top on right/left click.

Still waiting for an answer to the above question. Why does the page jump back to the top when I want to open a link in a new tab? The link is halfway down a page but whe… (read more)

Still waiting for an answer to the above question. Why does the page jump back to the top when I want to open a link in a new tab? The link is halfway down a page but when I do a right/left click it jumps and invariably opens the link a few articles above the actual article I want to read. This had been happening for months now and nobody has bother to give a solution.

Asked by pete_scott2 4 days ago

Переполняет диск

Доброе время суток! это папка C:\Users\Илья\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\v2zudvil.default-release\storage\to-be-removed постоянно растет, удалять ее приходи… (read more)

Доброе время суток!

это папка C:\Users\Илья\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\v2zudvil.default-release\storage\to-be-removed постоянно растет, удалять ее приходится вручную, почему так происходит? и как это избежать 

последний раз, когда удалял, это папка занимала 52ГБ

Asked by otvaga1987 5 days ago

I am getting unwanted links being added to my bookmarks

I am using the version 115.20.0esr (64-bit) and have noticed I have links in my bookmarks, that are either from other bookmark folders but I never copied them over, or I … (read more)

I am using the version 115.20.0esr (64-bit) and have noticed I have links in my bookmarks, that are either from other bookmark folders but I never copied them over, or I have new links that I never clicked to be saved? I have deleted those I found but some more keep popping up?

Asked by Mac 5 days ago