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 1 day 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 2 days ago

Bookmarks

I updated Firefox, and all my bookmarks disappeared, and I can no longer bookmark things, alongside this, websites no longer autofill in and my browsing history is gone. … (read more)

I updated Firefox, and all my bookmarks disappeared, and I can no longer bookmark things, alongside this, websites no longer autofill in and my browsing history is gone. I tried restarting but that did not work.

Asked by jmrconstable 5 days ago

I want to type in Japanese but can't

I have downloaded and installed the Japanese language pack. I switched to Japanese in the settings, but English words still come out. (in fact, I'm on Japan settings typi… (read more)

I have downloaded and installed the Japanese language pack. I switched to Japanese in the settings, but English words still come out. (in fact, I'm on Japan settings typing this) According to others, I've done it correctly, but no luck for me. I saw a setting that said it isn't supported on the American browser. If that's the case, I need a better browser. It works fine on my phone, which is why I am so perplexed with this. If you could offer some advice I'd appreciate it. Thanks for your time

Asked by bpinkham76 4 days 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 1 day 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 16 hours 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 2 days ago

Dynamic Refresh Rate not working

I have a 120Hz display with dynamic refresh rate enabled in the Windows settings (48Hz-120Hz). With dynamic refresh rate enabled Firefox locks browsing at 60Hz. With dyna… (read more)

I have a 120Hz display with dynamic refresh rate enabled in the Windows settings (48Hz-120Hz). With dynamic refresh rate enabled Firefox locks browsing at 60Hz. With dynamic refresh rate disabled Firefox shows all websites at 120Hz. Due to battery efficiency reasons I would like to use dynamic refresh rate but still use Firefox with 120Hz across all websites. Is there a hidden setting which I have missed? Thanks!

Asked by jusstaeheli 6 days ago

graphics API "WebGL 2"

The Governor of Poker site gives me an error message when I try to log in with Firefox: Your browser does not support graphics API "WebGL 2" which is required for this c… (read more)

The Governor of Poker site gives me an error message when I try to log in with Firefox:

Your browser does not support graphics API "WebGL 2" which is required for this content.

Not a problem with Google, Edge or other browsers.

Graphics Acceleration is turned on.

Any other thoughts?

Asked by db_lewis 6 days ago

Last reply by db_lewis 5 days ago

Marquee does not scroll since Firefox update

Since the update to either 140 or 140.0.1 (not sure because I first noticed it in 140.0.1) the marquee does not scroll in on the page when viewed with Firefox, however i… (read more)

Since the update to either 140 or 140.0.1 (not sure because I first noticed it in 140.0.1) the marquee does not scroll in on the page when viewed with Firefox, however it does scroll in Edge so it must be a firefox problem. The site is www.maaccordion.com to see the marquee . It also does not scroll in the latest version (at this writing) of 140.0.2

The scrolling has always worked before and it has been on this page (the home page) for quite a few years. Problem only occurred is one of the updates.

Thanks

Asked by jimgansett 6 days ago

darker

can i make the right hand slide darker it is a light gray right now. same as the left and right arrows. I need them darker.darker

Asked by oi789 6 days ago