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Cannot clear history

Cannot clear browsing history. Delete page does not work. Clear recent history does not work. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling but I think it automatically importe… (read more)

Cannot clear browsing history. Delete page does not work. Clear recent history does not work.

I tried uninstalling and reinstalling but I think it automatically imported everything which was not desirable in this case.

Do not have account or sync so it is not pulling from either of those places

Asked by tr4vis414 5 months ago

Last reply by Alice Morgan 5 months ago

Protecting passwords during hardware upgrade

I use FF on a 2012 PC running Windows10. I was going to replace the computer, but a tech shop nearby has recommended (without seeing my computer) updating the hardware w… (read more)

I use FF on a 2012 PC running Windows10. I was going to replace the computer, but a tech shop nearby has recommended (without seeing my computer) updating the hardware within. I have a lot of passwords stored in FF, and I should like some advice regarding protecting privacy by saving them and reusing them on the refurbished computer. Any other comments about refurbishing as opposed to replacing would be welcome.

Asked by Bill_Patterson 5 months ago

Last reply by markwarner22 5 months ago

MyAllSearch for Firefox?

Hello All, New to this forum, wanted to ask - I recently downloaded Mozilla Firefox and I got a page wanting me to download "MyAllSearch", is this from Mozilla and is it… (read more)

Hello All,

New to this forum, wanted to ask - I recently downloaded Mozilla Firefox and I got a page wanting me to download "MyAllSearch", is this from Mozilla and is it safe? The website goes to myallsearch.com if it helps.

Asked by CJ Donaldson 5 months ago

Last reply by markwarner22 5 months ago

Password Manager (Lack of) Security

I have appreciated Firefox for many years, so long in fact that I no longer have access to the email address that I signed up with. I have had no reason to access my acco… (read more)

I have appreciated Firefox for many years, so long in fact that I no longer have access to the email address that I signed up with. I have had no reason to access my account so I did not realise that it was out of date. I was accessing my account to check that I had two-factor protection and since I could not access the account I decided to create a new account and used the help pages to move my profile to the new account. I was able move my profile and access all my bookmarks and PASSWORDS! I simply uninstalled Firefox, moved my profile to another location, downloaded Firefox and copied the old profile over the newly created profile. I opened Firefox and could open the password manager and see all my passwords. I could not believe how easily I could access all the sensitive information. I needed no password - just access to the profile. This profile will be saved on any computer that I have used to log into Firefox. Anyone with access to those computers could easily repeat what I was able to do. This is a serious secuirty flaw and I simply can't believe I was able to do this!!!!!

Asked by owen.brooker 5 months ago

Last reply by cor-el 5 months ago

cant log into my website states not secure

I keep getting erra that my website ( www.bimaservics.org), is not secure. When in fact, it is "Secure Connection Failed" or site is risky 1. I have cleared search … (read more)

I keep getting erra that my website ( www.bimaservics.org), is not secure. When in fact, it is

"Secure Connection Failed" or site is risky

1. I have cleared search history and cache. I am able to access my webite through microsoft edge

Asked by Bridgette Johnson 5 months ago

Last reply by markwarner22 5 months ago

Options to delete files downloaded in Private mode or different download folder

Hello, The purpose of private mode is obvious from its name, then I wonder why Private mode uses the same download folder as the regular mode. It's not so private if fil… (read more)

Hello,

The purpose of private mode is obvious from its name, then I wonder why Private mode uses the same download folder as the regular mode. It's not so private if files downloaded during Private mode go into an easily accessible and permanent folder. Following the logic of everything else in Private mode, there should be at least an option to have downloads go into a temp folder that gets deleted when leaving Private mode.

Why is there no way to select a download folder from Private mode that differs from the normal mode?

I don't follow this logic.

Asked by firezombie 5 months ago

Last reply by markwarner22 5 months ago

Videos won't play

Hi, I saw the post and answer about starting Firefox in Safe Mode in order to get a video to play when it gives an error message about the privacy settings. This works b… (read more)

Hi, I saw the post and answer about starting Firefox in Safe Mode in order to get a video to play when it gives an error message about the privacy settings.

This works but I would like to find a solution that doesn't require me to start in safe mode. I recently updated to the new version of Firefox that stops some cookie tracking and I suspect this is why the videos stopped working on a site I use often.

Is there something I can change in settings to allow videos to play on sites where it gives me a privacy/security error message?

Thank you!

Asked by Chrisdv 5 months ago

Last reply by markwarner22 5 months ago

security warning from my Company's IT Department

hi, I assumed that I am allowed to use your latest version of Firefox browser at my work but have received company's email (not spam) today: <<Please note you’ve b… (read more)

hi, I assumed that I am allowed to use your latest version of Firefox browser at my work but have received company's email (not spam) today:

<<Please note you’ve been detected as being the user of a device running the Firefox browser. There have recently been critical vulnerabilities announced, and all versions of this software must be removed or updated to remediate these.

Please note Firefox is not "_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ " approved software (both Edge and Chrome are supplied as standard), and unless there is a critical business reason (i.e. developing software that has to be tested on the Firefox browser) the software must be removed. The vulnerabilities in this software are of the highest severity, and if not remediated, devices will be isolated from the corporate network for protective purposes. If you require assistance removing, or updating this software please contact the IT Service Desk. Regards, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _>> I don't like and never did using Edge or Chrome but now it seems I have no choice, unless Firefox improves its security critical vulnerabilities. Could you advise please if you have any alternative solution for me, and many others like me, or maybe there is more secured or light versions of Firefox available.

Kind Regards tank_t54@tuta.io

Asked by WorkWater 5 months ago

Last reply by James 5 months ago

Strange Notification Error Messages

I had to reinstall Firefox and now my Windows 11 24 H2 computer is constantly giving me this message in the notification area. I believe it is a scam message, I do not r… (read more)

I had to reinstall Firefox and now my Windows 11 24 H2 computer is constantly giving me this message in the notification area. I believe it is a scam message, I do not run McAfee. Here is just one of the messages I keep getting, another one will say "Your payment was rejected and I need to update payment to reactivate protection.

 Here is one I got earlier today...
 Mozilla Firefox

Critical error! Click to turn on the antivirus

Via yfyfx.sec-tl-129-e.buzz

Asked by LadyLee 5 months ago

Last reply by James 5 months ago

VIRUS WARNINGS

Suddenly getting endless warnings from Mozilla/Firefox (with McAfee-like logo) warning of major virus contamination of laptop. "Click to delete immediately" has no effect… (read more)

Suddenly getting endless warnings from Mozilla/Firefox (with McAfee-like logo) warning of major virus contamination of laptop. "Click to delete immediately" has no effect. Suggestion to run McAfee scan show 5 major problems but McAfee profile says account paid thru August and no breaches in last four years. Says too soon to renew. How can I clear the problem if there really is one? D.

Asked by David A 5 months ago

Last reply by James 5 months ago

Please STOP the 2 step login verification process (2FA) on my email accounts when on firefox browser.

I asked for Mozilla help about two weeks ago and was told to do this, which I did. I first went to my chrome browser and stopped it(2FA)... Got a confirmation from them a… (read more)

I asked for Mozilla help about two weeks ago and was told to do this, which I did. I first went to my chrome browser and stopped it(2FA)... Got a confirmation from them and It was then corrected on Google Chrome and Chromium. No longer had to verify my email logins on Chrome and or Chromium. I don't know how to stop it on Mozilla.

Many Thanks for any help you can give me.

CTD

Asked by sailhopc 5 months ago

Last reply by James 5 months ago