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Firefox browser opens minimized - half size.

Firefox browser opens minimized - about half size. Support article suggests a refresh, tried that and it works for the first time the browser is opened after the refresh… (read more)

Firefox browser opens minimized - about half size. Support article suggests a refresh, tried that and it works for the first time the browser is opened after the refresh and then reverts to the same size.

Another suggestion was to delete the xulstore.json file as it may be corrupt. Done that several times. Each time, that solution works for the first time the browser is opened. Beginning with the second time, the behavior returns.

I have also tried uninstalling and reinstalling Firefox. Same result. Works for the first time the browser is opened.

I have no extensions or plug-ins installed other then what exists from the default browser. I am running the current version of Firefox, Windows 11, fully updated system with plenty of RAM and disk space.

Thanks!

Asked by Tim Martin 2 years ago

Answered by Terry 1 year ago

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Downloads Drop-Down menu mystery and Zoom glitch

I think I may have a ghost in my desktop. 2 events happen with firefox that have followed from a previous pc build. At seemingly random times if Firefox is open and the… (read more)

I think I may have a ghost in my desktop. 2 events happen with firefox that have followed from a previous pc build. At seemingly random times if Firefox is open and the visible tab has text, as in is not a full tab video stream, all of the text and images will shrink in size and spacing. This is independent of the zoom function as it remains at 100. Zooming to make text larger again looks weird and bulky, refreshing the page however will restore it. This glitch happens even if another application has focus, even if it is fullscreen exclusive. I haven't been able to figure out what kind of shortcut, command, or addon might possibly be able to do this.

The drop-down mystery happens when the visible tab is a full tab stream. Again even if another application has focus, the download drop-down appears and stays until I click somewhere. I've only seen it appear once and it does not look like when I choose to click the drop-down button. The size of the drop-down changed a couple to several times, and I believe the first download item appeared to be highlighted in dark blue, something I can't reproduce with my mouse or keyboard, it only highlights a different color grey. This one makes me nervous as it could possibly be something activating a download and then immediately deleting it from history? I only just recently learned the the menu will appear automatically when downloading something.

I've tried reinstalling Firefox. I don't notice this on edge, though I only have to use it a fraction of the time. I've never noticed any extra commands or text appear that I didn't type or direct in other applications. This somehow shows up after a fresh windows 10 install, and have since replaced keyboard & mouse. I've tried leaving a keylogger over long periods and it never shows anything. I refuse to leave Mozilla, any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you for reading this far :)

Asked by GentlerGiant 2 years ago

Answered by Terry 2 years ago

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Firefox 98.0.2 browser window messed up

Since the latest update the whole browser screen is messed up. Elements are moving as I move the mouse, even the Bookmark menu and site controls. Tried to reinstall, no … (read more)

Since the latest update the whole browser screen is messed up. Elements are moving as I move the mouse, even the Bookmark menu and site controls. Tried to reinstall, no luck.

Asked by lyzzard87 1 year ago

Answered by lyzzard87 1 year ago

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Firefox Problems Accessing Websites

I've posted this problem before and did receive replies attempting to help. Unfortunately, the problem has continued for a long time (I think at least a year). I freq… (read more)

I've posted this problem before and did receive replies attempting to help. Unfortunately, the problem has continued for a long time (I think at least a year). I frequently can't access websites (e.g. Yahoo Mail) using Firefox but can using Edge or Brave. With Firefox, I get the following error message:

"Secure Connection Failed An error occurred during a connection to login.yahoo.com. PR_END_OF_FILE_ERROR

   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."

I had hoped that the problem would be solved by a Firefox update but that has not happened.

I also regularly get the message "No Internet Connection" while using Firefox but, when I use Edge or Brave while the error message is displayed, there is Internet connection.

I'm using the latest versions of Firefox and Windows 10 Pro.

I've used Firefox for many years and really don't want to have to switch to, say, Brave.

Ed

Asked by edrcpa 2 years ago

Answered by cor-el 2 years ago

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Black pixels on screen?

So for the past few days I've had this issue where I get these black boxes all over my browsing window that won't go away and make using the browser very difficult. I've … (read more)

So for the past few days I've had this issue where I get these black boxes all over my browsing window that won't go away and make using the browser very difficult. I've tried other browsers and have not had a problem, it's only firefox. I've done all of the technical things I can think of (clearing cache, resetting the browser, restarting my computer, completely uninstalling firefox and all data on my computer and then reinstalling) and nothing has worked. I can get the browser to run fine in troubleshoot mode but I'm unsure of what to do next to fix it. I've included a picture of the issue.

Asked by mayakw2 1 year ago

Answered by Terry 1 year ago

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Tabs Not Reopening

On Startup: - "Open previous windows and tabs." Yes, I have this checked, but it ain't actually doing it. What's the solution? True or False? If this box is checked I c… (read more)

On Startup: - "Open previous windows and tabs." Yes, I have this checked, but it ain't actually doing it. What's the solution?

True or False? If this box is checked I can quit Firefox altogether which tabs still open, and those same tabs will automatically load again upon reopening Firefox.

(Upon writing back, please refrain from thanking me for anything.)


Asked by meowface.sam.ux 2 years ago

Last reply by Chris Ilias 1 year ago

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"Remove Ad Blocker"

When I try to access the following site, the sound will not work. A "Remove Ad Blocker" window shows up. https://www.kxl.com/shows/markley-van-camp-robbins/ I am lookin… (read more)

When I try to access the following site, the sound will not work. A "Remove Ad Blocker" window shows up.

https://www.kxl.com/shows/markley-van-camp-robbins/

I am looking for a way to "Remove Ad Blocker" from this site.

Scott 04/04/22

Asked by solsen2 1 year ago

Last reply by FredMcD 1 year ago

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Top Right dead region

Everything on the top right(of yellow region) doesn't work, "Window Close" "Maximize" "Minimize" "Sandwitch" etc The bookmark start , the bookmarkbar until the "New Fold… (read more)

Everything on the top right(of yellow region) doesn't work, "Window Close" "Maximize" "Minimize" "Sandwitch" etc

The bookmark start , the bookmarkbar until the "New Folder" folder and everything else works.

I have disabled all addons but the problem still persists.

Asked by Raphael Miranda 1 year ago

Answered by Raphael Miranda 1 year ago

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Sites not loading with Google Fonts APIs, CDNs, etc.

Running Firefox 98.0.2 (64-bit) Mac OS Monterey 12.2.1 (21D62) Many websites are not loading at all or taking many minutes to load (bankofamerica.com, maps.google.com, e… (read more)

Running Firefox 98.0.2 (64-bit) Mac OS Monterey 12.2.1 (21D62)

Many websites are not loading at all or taking many minutes to load (bankofamerica.com, maps.google.com, etc.) Maps.google.com does not even load on Firefox.

Usually indicates 'waiting for fonts.google.' in the lower left hand corner, but site never loads. This is happening more frequently, on more and more websites.

Google Chrome has 0 issues loading the same websites. Firefox specific issue independent of ISP. Tried restarting, updating, etc. No luck.

Asked by stevenrkn 1 year ago

Answered by stevenrkn 1 year ago

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Netflix overheating Firefox

Hi. I've noticed in the last few months that my Mac Book Air overheats badly after just 20 mins watching Netflix. I've had it checked and the insides are clean and the fa… (read more)

Hi. I've noticed in the last few months that my Mac Book Air overheats badly after just 20 mins watching Netflix. I've had it checked and the insides are clean and the fan is fine. Thanks.

Asked by Seb 2 years ago

Answered by Seb 2 years ago

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Tabs do not load

After opening the browser I can click links and open new tabs perhaps two or three times. Thereafter, a new tab opens with the link in the address bar but nothing happen… (read more)

After opening the browser I can click links and open new tabs perhaps two or three times. Thereafter, a new tab opens with the link in the address bar but nothing happens... refreshing, highlighting the link and pressing enter and even selecting the drop down does nothing. I need to close the browser and start again every time.

I don't know if this is related but the issue only arose after installing Mozilla VPN last month (although there have been a couple of Firefox updates since then too).

The screenshot shows the back/forward/refresh icons greyed out and nothing happening (this, ironically, was me trying to access the Support page).

Any advice?

Asked by Iain 1 year ago

Answered by Iain 1 year ago

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Firefox keeps crashing

Firefox keeps crashing for the past two months, at least 30% of the times I have opened, it has crashed. Why is this happening, and what are you going to do to make it s… (read more)

Firefox keeps crashing for the past two months, at least 30% of the times I have opened, it has crashed.

Why is this happening, and what are you going to do to make it stop.

Asked by syedimran1 1 year ago

Answered by ARMAN KHAN 1 year ago

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download popup not opening when clicked

Hello! Sometimes when I download something, when I click on the download icon in the toolbar, the download popup doesn't appear. I can fix this by restarting firefox or o… (read more)

Hello! Sometimes when I download something, when I click on the download icon in the toolbar, the download popup doesn't appear. I can fix this by restarting firefox or opening a new window. Why does this happen? I am using Linux Mint Cinnamon 20.3

Asked by -elison- 1 year ago

Answered by cor-el 1 year ago

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Bad certificate error caused by missing www in URL

When clicking on a link that does not include "www." in the URL, I am presented with an error SSL_ERROR_BAD_CERT_DOMAIN. But the certificate is good. the problem was the… (read more)

When clicking on a link that does not include "www." in the URL, I am presented with an error SSL_ERROR_BAD_CERT_DOMAIN. But the certificate is good. the problem was the URL that did not include the "www."

This would be an easy fix! Just add "www." to the URL if it is missing. It could eliminate user confusion if they do not understand.

Just a suggestion

Asked by bikermagi 1 year ago

Answered by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 1 year ago

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Problem with hw video decode on 1135g7

I has notebook ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 with i5-1135g7. First time I discovered problem in Firefox 95. I used win 10. HW decode stop working at all. I don't changed anything(no… (read more)

I has notebook ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 with i5-1135g7. First time I discovered problem in Firefox 95. I used win 10. HW decode stop working at all. I don't changed anything(no new version of driver have been installed, no browser update, bios and etc) hw decode just stop working in Firefox. Edge and video players still use hw decode. I tried to reinstall firefox with fully cleared(remove Mozilla folders from appdata and clear temp folder) but it don't solve the problem. Recently I hear that in firefox 100 av1 will be accelerated with hw decode. I decided to make clean install of win 11. And in clear system(no matter win 10 or win 11) firefox use hw decode. I was happy with it, but no long. When I turn ac charge off and tried to start youtube video it tried to start in 10-20 seconds and then plaing without hw decode. And It not changed back when I connect ac charge back and make reboot. And clear install of firefox also has no effect. I think it in the same state as it was before windows reinstall. It can be matter than I set windows settings for ac mode max performance and for battery mode max energy efficiency. Also I had klite codec pack installed but all work with it while I was on ac(and other programs continue work now).

I think hw decode very matter for notebooks battery lifetime. I sad that I had to use edge to watch youtube. I hasn't problems like this in my desktop pc with nvidia card(but it always in max performance mode).

At least I watching how to reset firefox hw decode state to find which is cause problems(windows energy saving settings, codec pack or something else). I not found any information about this.

Asked by abubaca4 1 year ago

Answered by abubaca4 1 year ago

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Firefox Stops Loading New Websites after Background Update

I usually have Firefox open for 8 hours a day (open Firefox in the morning and close it in the afternoon). About once a week I'll notice that at some point during the day… (read more)

I usually have Firefox open for 8 hours a day (open Firefox in the morning and close it in the afternoon). About once a week I'll notice that at some point during the day Firefox will just stop loading new websites. Existing sites will continue to function, and requests to those existing domains work. But new sites, that I didn't already have open, won't load at all; the tab will just sit there, thinking indefinitely (no errors).

When it does this I will try microsoft.com or google.com to check and make sure it isn't just the site, but those won't load either. I'll try it with a Private Window as well to the same effect (private window has no extensions enabled). Chrome/Edge still work fine during this. In order to get Firefox working again, I have to close Firefox and then usually force quit the process instances (or wait a long time for it to reopen on its own). Once reopened everything is back to normal and all sites load as normal.

I think this happens when Firefox loads a new update in the background. I've noticed on more than one occasion this behavior has coincided with a new Firefox version. In fact it just did it again (prompting this post) and when I got Firefox back open again it had a new update tab displayed. So I'm fairly sure it is the background updates causing this.

This behavior has been happening for a very long time. At least 6 months. Across many Firefox updates.

I have a separate Firefox profile that I load using a separate shortcut (with the -P property). When this behavior happens it often impacts both instances of Firefox. Not sure if this bug is related to having multiple profiles or not.

Windows 10 64-bit

Asked by nick156 1 year ago

Answered by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 1 year ago

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Firefox 99.0.1 Update Disabled ALL my Extensions

I was using Firefox 98.0.2, and it was good, saw there was an update to 99.0.1, so I updated. Next thing I know, ALL of my extensions are disabled, and I cannot install a… (read more)

I was using Firefox 98.0.2, and it was good, saw there was an update to 99.0.1, so I updated. Next thing I know, ALL of my extensions are disabled, and I cannot install any from addons.mozilla.org because of an error message from there saying addon is corrupted

all the addons I installed from addons.mozilla.org were working JUST FINE a MINUTE AGO, then this happens. What, the HFIL is going on mozilla, why did you break the browser just now?

Asked by sullenlock6 1 year ago

Answered by sullenlock6 1 year ago