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This morning I was signed out of my VPN and it didn't even open when I logged into my PC. I was getting targeted ads when I opened my browser so was confused. Opened the VPN, was logged out and search around the internet, unprotected, to try and gain access again.

Now, what is the point in a VPN if I have to rummage around the internet all the time first in order to hide my presence. Why? was I automatically logged out? Why were the settings on my computer changed such that the VPN was no longer enabled as a start-up app? How often will I be logged out of my account in the future? Why does Mozilla of all companies still think I am logging in from a different location every time when I access my account even without the use of their VPN?

I'll be able to get some peace of mind if these questions are answered and I'll be able to change my provider if not.

Thanks, Dan

I get this dozens of times in a session. As far as I can tell it doesn't affect performance. I found a solution about using notification-daemon for Ubuntu from 4 years ago that doesn't apply to Slackware. I like to eliminate error reports. I don't even know what this means. Knowing would be great, even if I can't stop it. Just eliminating the error report, if it's harmless, would be nice.

My very favorite browser will not open when I click the FF icon. I did another download and it will not open, as well. What can you tell me about this issue and how to fix it? An avid user for many years.

Loren Donaldson

I am experiencing significant performance problems in Mozilla Firefox when using certain AI-powered tools. Below are the specific issues:

   Flux AI & Diagramming AI Performance Warnings

       Issue: When accessing Flux AI or Diagramming AI tools, Firefox displays a warning message stating, "This site is slowing down Firefox."

       Observed Behavior:

           Delayed response times or freezing when interacting with these tools.

           High CPU usage (observed via Task Manager) when the tools are active.

       Expected Behavior: Smooth operation without performance degradation, as seen in other browsers (e.g., Chrome or Edge).

   CMS Sign-Out Failure

       Issue: Unable to sign out of my Content Management System (CMS). The action either freezes or refreshes without logging me out.

       Troubleshooting Attempted: Cleared cache/cookies, disabled extensions, tested in Safe Mode—issue persists.

   ChatGPT Menu Error

       Issue: Clicking the three-dots (⋮) menu in ChatGPT triggers an error instead of displaying options.

       Error Context: Mentions "Flux AI," suggesting a possible conflict or integration failure.

The menu bar keeps flashing about every 5-10 seconds. When it does it disrupts / interrupts whatever I'm typing, deleting everything I've typed when the flash occurs.

It also disrupts things like using a drop down menu. The menu is opened (aka dropped down) but when the flash occurs it collapses the drop down menu.

Also for example en typing; let's say I'm typing " Mary had a little lamb". After typing "Mary had a" the Menu bar flashes. When it does "Mary had a" gets deleted. As I continue to type not knowing "Mary had a" was deleted I look up and see all that's left is "little lamb".

It's constantly doing this even while typing this message / question.

If copy and pasting it'll clear the text I've chosen to copy so I have to go back and re-select it. And try to get it done quickly before the next flash occurs. But if the next flash occurs the same thing happens all over again.

I have no idea what's going on. Searched and searched and can't find anything. It's making Firefox almost impossible to use. Please help me?!

I'm using Firefox version 115.18.0esr It is up to date.

Hey all. I am having some connection issues with my secondary comp. Firefox 132.0.2

I recently moved and am getting my home office set back up. Nothing was changed during the move other than shutting down, unhooking everything and setting it back up at the new home. My secondary comp is used for live streaming various TV channels, Youtube, live radio broadcasts etc. Youtube, Google and Gmail loads and works fine. Several of the TV channels load the page but will not stream. Rumble, the two radio stations I listen to and our website host access page all give me the Server Not Found screen. It also fails to update Firefox. Also, my Thunderbird will not download new emails. Now here is the weird part. I can go to all of these sites on my main comp and everything loads and works fine. Any ideas? I have tried changing different settings but nothing makes any difference. I even disabled the firewall.

Thanks.

For a while now Firefox has what I will call muted audio on Pandora and SiriusXM. I say muted because I can still see the song or show continuing to play on the page, but there is no sound. On Pandora I can pause and then play the song and it will start again. On Sirius, sometimes pausing will work but many times I have to reload the page. It can happen after 30 seconds or 10 minutes, there is no consistency.

This does not happen with other browsers.

Any advice on how to solve this issue?

Running Windows 11 Lenovo laptop Firefox V132.02

Every so often a link goes "bad" on Firefox. After years of being ok, the link won't download or it downloads partially and the wheel of death keeps spinning. The only solution I have found is to switch to Google. This time my earthlink email downloaded but would not allow me to scroll down on an individual page. Then it wouldn't download at all. I don't know if it is connected but an odd graphic has been showing up just before the email loads. Picture a U facing right with jagged teeth closing the U. I really don't want to switch to Google. Please advise.

I've noticed since I've switched to chrome that my pc won't go to sleep at all when any type of firefox tab is open. I've run the command prompt to confirm that it is only firefox which is preventing my pc from sleeping and I also haven't downloaded anything new since switching over. I've seen that sometimes media tabs cause this however even if only the google home page is open it still prevents sleep. This is incredibly frustrating as before I could leave my pc whenever and it would auto sleep and now sometimes it'll run all night. What can I do to fix this. As far as I know there is nothing in the firefox settings page to fix this.