avoiding microsoft interference w Mozilla Firefox desktop

Hi Fresh reinstall WIn10Pro home office pc -- want to ensure OS (WIn10pro x64) doesn't alter behind the scenes. Want to prevent MScopilot or other rogue AI is not hidin… (read more)

Hi Fresh reinstall WIn10Pro home office pc -- want to ensure OS (WIn10pro x64) doesn't alter behind the scenes.

Want to prevent MScopilot or other rogue AI is not hiding changes unclear/unknown to user. Pc Admins and also PC std users

Have FF v140 syncing to a Msoutlook userid and have donated under that id. The donwloaded install was done via a private window as Edge had to be used.

New installs of everything. Full virus scans etc. latest updates. But still seems like MS trying to prevent using FF unaltered.

Is it best to set up a profile and then disconnect sync; then reset FF periodically and turn sync back on? Some IT people said they've done that for a while.

Are local windows users not supposed to be able to save FF settings?

Are we inviting in MS by syncing and/or donating to Mozilla / Firefox with outlook.com addresses?

Thanks.

Asked by Work tlselFF 4 days ago

Disabling "Open previous windows and tabs" has no effect

The setting works...in the way that if i quit Firefox, it'll not continue from the tabs and windows, but if i reboot my pc and open Firefox, I find myself the same place … (read more)

The setting works...in the way that if i quit Firefox, it'll not continue from the tabs and windows, but if i reboot my pc and open Firefox, I find myself the same place i stopped...even though i have that setting disabled. I found someone else with same issue on reddit and i did the same restarting the browser and refreshing and all....all to no effect.

Asked by oluwatobilobatemi05 3 days ago

Last reply by oluwatobilobatemi05 3 days ago

mail.com extension not working in Firefox

My mail checker extension isn't working right in Firefox. Extension Link I was able to find an error using Developer Options but I don't know if the error is even relate… (read more)

My mail checker extension isn't working right in Firefox. Extension Link I was able to find an error using Developer Options but I don't know if the error is even related to the extension or if it is even useful. If anyone would help me, I would be very grateful.

Asked by kayush 1 day ago

Last reply by kayush 19 hours ago

Extreme frame judder on YouTube

YouTube videos encoded at 60 frames per second are extremely choppy in Firefox only. Microsoft Edge plays the same videos perfectly. I have deleted my profile and reinst… (read more)

YouTube videos encoded at 60 frames per second are extremely choppy in Firefox only. Microsoft Edge plays the same videos perfectly.

I have deleted my profile and reinstalled Firefox, updated graphics driver to the latest version, and toggled hardware acceleration on and off. Nothing helps.

Asked by Jens Lyn IV 1 week ago

Last reply by Jens Lyn IV 5 days ago

Revert custom search engines location to bottom of search bar

After updating Firefox yesterday, when I use the search bar, switching between my custom search engines can only be done via clicking on a drop down menu at the left end … (read more)

After updating Firefox yesterday, when I use the search bar, switching between my custom search engines can only be done via clicking on a drop down menu at the left end of the search bar and selecting one with the mouse cursor. Previously, I could select my preferred search engine by using the up or down keys to cycle through them while typing a search, then hitting enter when the one I wanted was highlighted. Having to switch from keyboard to mousepad while typing a search is really annoying, I found the old way much more convenient. Is there a way to revert this, and put the search engines back at the bottom of the search suggestions, where I can access them with arrow keys?

Also, when I search now, the search stays in the search bar instead of changing to a URL, and I have to click a little internet globe icon at the right end of the bar for it to show the URL. This is also kind of annoying. Is there a way to turn this off, and just set it to show the URL every time?

Current alternate search engines layout: https://assets-prod.sumo.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/media/uploads/gallery/images/2025-07-01-03-26-31-89b887.png

Prior layout: https://web.archive.org/web/20250227011359im_/https://assets-prod.sumo.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/media/uploads/gallery/images/2022-01-10-04-49-27-2f5314.png

Asked by seonaidhyoung 4 days ago

Youtube upload problem

Firefox 139.0.4. version is also not good! Uploading videos to Youtube does not work with it! It does not move from zero percent! As I wrote earlier, the problem started … (read more)

Firefox 139.0.4. version is also not good! Uploading videos to Youtube does not work with it! It does not move from zero percent! As I wrote earlier, the problem started with version 138.0.4. and is still ongoing! Uploading videos works with other browsers! I am waiting for the problem to be solved! If I wrote my letter in the wrong place, please forward it to the authorities! At the moment I could write a letter here, I can't really find a topic where this would be discussed! My OS Win10 64 bit. Thank you!

Firefox and Chatrooms

I own a website that has chat rooms for each of my advisors. As of 2 days ago they are all having issues. I have them login with Firefox but now asking them to use Googl… (read more)

I own a website that has chat rooms for each of my advisors. As of 2 days ago they are all having issues. I have them login with Firefox but now asking them to use Google Chrome...............low and behold it works

Whats the issue as i believe it started with the latest Firefox update

Thanks so much

Natalie Damsel In Distress :)

Asked by Starzcast 4 days ago

Last reply by Starzcast 2 days ago

Main browser

Sir/ Madam, It is delight to use and experience with Firefox Mozilla browser. I request to make Firefox Mozilla as main. Regards Muruganandam S … (read more)

Sir/ Madam,

    It is delight to use and experience with Firefox Mozilla browser. I request to  make Firefox Mozilla as main.

Regards Muruganandam S

Asked by muruganandamsevagan123 1 day ago

Latest version (140.0.2 64 bit) sends processor load through the roof

Since the last update Firefox sends the processor load through the roof. Both on desktop and on Android. For the first time since like version 7 I'm a bit disappointed. … (read more)

Since the last update Firefox sends the processor load through the roof. Both on desktop and on Android. For the first time since like version 7 I'm a bit disappointed.

What's up with this?

Asked by fredrik.erling 3 days ago

After a recent update - I thintk to 140 - the Search Bar no longer works

I have been using FireFox for very many years. I have used the Search Bar to search -- NOT the Address Bar -- for as long as it has been available. But the Search Bar d… (read more)

I have been using FireFox for very many years. I have used the Search Bar to search -- NOT the Address Bar -- for as long as it has been available.

But the Search Bar doesn't work anymore. I enter something and nothing happens. I have tried several different search engines. Google, DuckDuckGo, and Brave. Same results.

I am well-trained to use the Search Bar. It is completely instinctual. It is very jarring to find it not working and then have to try again using the Address Bar. Again and again.

Further, I absolutely HATE it when a Text Input Field is used to do different functions like this depending on what I enter.

Is this by design? I.e. are they getting rid of the Search Bar? Or is it a bug?

If it's not a bug, I don't get it. Why would Mozilla antagonize the few users they have left? Further, why would they waste the few resources they have left to do something like this?

Asked by 4WoofGrrrr 6 days ago

Two versions of 140.0.2

140.0.2 (64-bit) Windows MSIX package mozilla-MSIX-1.0 This one has access to ChatGPT, among other AI chatbots. The version above does not mention any AI products. 140.… (read more)

140.0.2 (64-bit) Windows MSIX package mozilla-MSIX-1.0 This one has access to ChatGPT, among other AI chatbots. The version above does not mention any AI products.

140.0.2 (64-bit) NO Mention of MSIX NO AI chatbots as far as I can find.

Each wants to be the default, and it doesn't cause a problem unless you try to open the not-default. Then you can either select the not-default to be the default, or NOT. Doesn't matter, as far as I can determine there is no loss of functionality whether default or not-default in either version.

However, it's a bit annoying to have two product with the same version number and different properties.

Notice, this looks like a problem that was solved earlier. But that solution involved installing V140.0.2, obviously that won't work for me.

I await your wisdom---

Asked by Pushmataha 6 days ago

SITE NOT OPEN

Secure Connection Failed An error occurred during a connection to nrega.nic.in. Peer’s Certificate has been revoked. Error code: SEC_ERROR_REVOKED_CERTIFICATE The p… (read more)

Secure Connection Failed

An error occurred during a connection to nrega.nic.in. Peer’s Certificate has been revoked.

Error code: SEC_ERROR_REVOKED_CERTIFICATE

   The page you are trying to view cannot be shown because the authenticity of the received data could not be verified.
   Please contact the website owners to inform them of this problem.

Learn more…

Asked by egs kodair 6 days ago

How do i remove this "This time search with" icon on new tab? I don't want it.

Title, i really don't want that small icon on every new tab. You can move it in toolbar customization , but you can't remove it completely. It loads automatically when op… (read more)

Title, i really don't want that small icon on every new tab. You can move it in toolbar customization , but you can't remove it completely. It loads automatically when opening any tab at all , so i see it for a split second. It really bugs me.

Asked by dickholerimming 6 days ago

Instagram Auto Converting Emoticons to Emojis

Not sure if this is a silly question to ask, but I've noticed that when I use browser Instagram on Firefox it displays emoticons as emojis. For example if I type "<3" … (read more)

Not sure if this is a silly question to ask, but I've noticed that when I use browser Instagram on Firefox it displays emoticons as emojis. For example if I type "<3" (less than 3) it'll display a heart emoji. It doesn't actually convert it In the message though, my friends say it sends what I type.

I'm just wondering why this is happening and how to stop it, I've checked settings for everything and cannot find anything about it. Thank you in advance.

Asked by M. Jenkins 6 days ago

Bookmarks Toolbar

Sir ,recently I had problem with browsing of fire fox can you please restore my firefox to its earlier glory with no problems for browsing ans choosing bookmarks as I l… (read more)

Sir ,recently I had problem with browsing of fire fox can you please restore my firefox to its earlier glory with no problems for browsing ans choosing bookmarks as I like ? Please restore all my previous bookmarks by importing or in any other way.

Asked by KAMALUDDIN 6 days ago