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Opening PDFs automatically with Firefox and, without any changes I might make, saving them with the download function in Firefox, actually ruins the functionality and data entry function of that file. Specifically this happens with PDF files downloaded from the (not all that amusing) PDFs from the FINCEN, (US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network). I do not see why and how Firefox thinks it is allowed to change files that are simply downloaded and saved on Firefox.

In other words, it seems that Firefox strips away certain "permissions" and/or "functions" (like built-in lookup, menu or choice boxes). This means that the file so downloaded via Firefox can no longer be used to properly fill in data, or to look up and choose data items within the file. (I see many times that ANYTHING having to do with "permissions" tends to be an intractable and unsolvable problem for software makers & experts, so, if you do not know right away how to solve the problem, it will probably take you several years to figure this out.)

The PDF in question is created by a government agency. If you have ever dealt with a government agency, then you know that they act sort of like Adobe or Microsoft: "They don't respond, or they do respond & say they do not understand, and if they understand, they are either unwilling or unable to fix the problem."

If there is a switch or option within Firefox, which lets me tell Firefox "Save this file exactly like it is received, nothing added or removed!", that would be nice. I just have not found such an option yet, and it would be nice if it might get provided someday.

I will share my browser data, but I am sort of convinced that a detailed question like mine will not be addressed within that shared data.

Hello, please tell me why no web page opens and Google search is not possible? I also can't log into my account, the page doesn't load. Thank you in advance

Katya N

Hi Firefox community,

I’m currently testing a simple HTML-based site hosted on epizy.com, where I provide information and visuals related to a game mod (NullsBrawll). While everything works fine in Chrome and Edge, Firefox often fails to load key assets — especially images and script files that showcase the game’s content or guide users through the APK installation process.

Some problems I’m running into:

Game-related images (e.g., character banners, gameplay screenshots) fail to load intermittently JS-based animations or carousel sliders showing features don’t always run This issue happens more often on mobile Firefox Other browsers show the same files fine, even on slower networks

I’m wondering if:

Firefox handles free-hosted static files differently than other browsers? There are known issues with HTTP resources from epizy.com on Firefox? Any specific headers, caching rules, or SSL setup I should be aware of?

Thanks in advance for any help! Just trying to make the Game experience smooth for all browsers.

Dear all! Since a few weeks, FF on my laptop decided not to further offer the screenshot tool (scissors in box-icon). It still works on my desktop. However, work is 80 % via laptop so I desperately need it back! What to do? Thanks, INGO

My bookmarks and favicons keep disappearing. Yesterday they disappeared, so I rebooted my computer and the bookmarks came back, but not the favicons. I had to click on each bookmark to get the favicon to load, but even that didn't work on each one (and no, I am not going to click on every single bookmark I have, that would be ridiculous!). This has happened several times this month. I was hoping the last update would fix it, but nope, still happening. Currently using 137.0.1

I believe I am still using the first , I don't know. I am up to date. Does that mean I am running 2? I don't think, as I have 2 FF. symbols in dock(identical and conflicting I think). I tried to delete first version unsuccessfully and when I restart comp. from start I have to be prompted to set up again. My NordVpn account was doing the same tying with their Protection pro* (removed it- Ok now) . I have had FF #2 on comp. for a long time and I think I'm now just waiting to sign in now as I don't have FF PW-not problem. Making sure if I sign in to FF2 I won't loose my saved FF info... What should I do ? The SH. attached shows both FF's in desktop and Dock.Need guidance - Thanks a lot. Jon D.

I have been getting the following message several times: "Firefox is already running, but is not responding. The old Firefox process must be closed to open a new window. Close Firefox" I check my programs and I am only running the current version on Windows 10 Pro. Why do I get this message?

Firefox was working normal, but the next day the program stopped working. Only changes was a security update from Microsoft Security.

If I click the Firefox icon, nothing happens, If i click to open Firefox as an admin, I get an nearly empty window for Firefox (Image added).

I have totally uninstalled Firefox (with the folder "Old Firefox Data"), and reinstalled Firefox, but to no avail !!!

Any solutions ???

Regards

I'm using Firefox 136.0 (64 bit) on my laptop

Up until now, I've had no problem with filling in online forms, specifically Amazon Returns in this case. Now I find that all goes well until a page appears with a selection of drop-off locations from which to send the return. Pressing the appropriate button just leads me to a blank page, with no message, no matter how many attempts I make, even after a re-start.

Not knowing any better, I wondered if this was to do with the pop-up blocker, so I gave the website address as an exception to the blocker, but nothing has changed.

The form was successfully completed when accessing it from my wife's ipad mini, so I conclude the error somehow lies within Firefox.

I also have found that on some websites where pages should show images, I'm left with just a blank space.

Any help appreciated!

Thanks.

When I go to Firefox and try to sign in to my gmail, an ad for google Workspace prevents me from getting past this page. I can use Chrome and get to my emails but I'm noticing things like links to other event or places aren't working when I forward the link. Are these things related? And can I do something to get past the ad and into my gmails via Firefox? I'm not tech savvy--just a basic user.

Pat J

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I run Win 7 pro 64bit with ESR update no problem but..... my Win 7 32 bit laptop worked flawlessly until today when it 'gave up' I updated to the ESR version, and has become very slow and when going to Sky news it 'seem' to get stuck on 'Read e3.365dm.com', then 'Read assetts.adobedtm.com', is this an Adobe problem?

I just don't see this on the 64bit machine, OK the 32 bit is a wee slower than the 64bit BUT it did work After a while it changes to 'Read cdn.privicy-mgmt.com' (some something like that) I've never seen on the 64 bit.

I got to admit I did let it update, meaning to say I never cleared all the old installation out.... I do have to force a shutdown, it seems all other trash is running ... maybe clogging the RAM.

Can anyone throw any light on this.... yeah, I know it's an old machine BUT it did work prior to the update.

Dave

I run Linux Debian 12 (bookworm), and there seems to be no way to disable Firefox from automatically starting up after system boot. I've searched through settings, read countless articles on the internet, looked at system auto-startup applications, but wasn't able to find anything that worked. I even looked in about:config, but couldn't find anything. Firefox isn't automatically started by my system and there is no parameter that disables it. I also didn't click through any choices about autostart when I first opened Firefox.

Hi! I need some troubleshooting help. Idk what happened, but I think it was a syncing issue in between the two browsers. I just plan on using just Firefox to hopefully prevent this bug in the future.

I originally have bookmark folders on my toolbar, but when I checked, the old folders were gone. Though everything in them was still in my toolbar, so it's a reaaally long "Show more bookmarks" drop down list. But when I check "Manage Bookmarks", the folders are still there. I tried exporting and re-importing the bookmarks but it didn't work. Here are some screenshots attached. Help?

Edit: After checking, it turns out my "manage bookmars" and toolbar are the same. My folders and bookmarks are there, but for some reason the contents are outside the folders. Is there a fix for this and how to prevent it?

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Why are my tabs moving to the right once I've clicked on it? I have a decent amount of tabs open at any time. I keep tabs with related sites grouped together. The past week or so, when I open a tab, Firefox moves it to the right and completely screws up my organization. Is there a way to delete this function? It is new and has only just started to happen.