places.sqlite always corrupting when opening Firefox

Prior to today, occasionally I would need to restore from a Time Machine backup the files "places.sqlite", "places.sqlite-shm", and "places.sqlite-wal" into my default pr… (read more)

Prior to today, occasionally I would need to restore from a Time Machine backup the files "places.sqlite", "places.sqlite-shm", and "places.sqlite-wal" into my default profile, because I would lose my bookmarks & history.

However, beginning this morning, that procedure did not work. Every time I open up Firefox, the "places.sqlite" file would corrupt immediately and no attempt at restoring (from any backup date/time) would fix the issue.

I am running Mac OS 11.7.2 (Big Sur) and Firefox 111.0.

This is VERY frustrating, because I rely heavily on my bookmarks and passwords.

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!

Asked by rscott1 5 days ago

Last reply by exclusive01 15 minutes ago

unable to log into my barnes and noble account

I can view the barnes and noble website but cannot log into my account. Upon entering my login and password, I receive the following error message:"An unexpected error ha… (read more)

I can view the barnes and noble website but cannot log into my account. Upon entering my login and password, I receive the following error message:"An unexpected error has occurred. Please refresh your page and try again. If this problem persists, please contact customer support." I have contacted B&N support and been told the problem is not on their end and to use a different browser because the issue "must" be a Firefox issue.

Asked by lnbg 23 minutes ago

Firefox keeps on crashing

Dear Mozilla, My Firefox keeps on crashing and the error I'm keep on getting is that 'Firefox has crashed' and 'Firefox has stopped working'. I've tried multiple methods… (read more)

Dear Mozilla, My Firefox keeps on crashing and the error I'm keep on getting is that 'Firefox has crashed' and 'Firefox has stopped working'. I've tried multiple methods like changing places.sqlite to places sqlite.old, cleared caches, deleted my download history and removing add-ons and unchecking performance acceleration. But still got the same trouble. Even tried uninstalling it and re-installing again by removing the data in Roaming and Local folder in %AppData%. But trying this I got the error as 'Import wizard is not responding'. If I open it in the troubleshoot mode also it keeps on hanging. Kindly give me the solution for this.

Asked by lazybones2699 2 hours ago

Last reply by lazybones2699 1 hour ago

2FA security code autofill in Firefox for Mac?

The one killer feature Safari on a Mac has that keeps me from fully embracing Firefox is its integration with Messages for two factor security codes sent via text. In Sa… (read more)

The one killer feature Safari on a Mac has that keeps me from fully embracing Firefox is its integration with Messages for two factor security codes sent via text. In Safari, you don't have to jump over to Messages to copy and comeback to paste the code into the field. A box drops down under the field you can click on to autofill the code right there on the webpage.

Does Firefox have this ability somewhere or are there plans to add it soon? I seem to have read that Apple allows third party apps to add this integration since Big Sur.

Asked by AUTigers 1 hour ago

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Removing the Extensions Puzzle Piece Icon?

I just updated to the latest version of Firefox, and all of a sudden I have a new icon, Extensions, that looks like a puzzle piece, I cant seem to be able to remove it...… (read more)

I just updated to the latest version of Firefox, and all of a sudden I have a new icon, Extensions, that looks like a puzzle piece, I cant seem to be able to remove it....at all.

Asked by Imot 2 months ago

Answered by cor-el 2 months ago

LOGGING INTO FINANCIAL SITES

Dear Sir/Madam: For the past year, logging into financial sites (banks, credit unions, etc.) has become more and more challenging. Log ins are taking more time or just f… (read more)

Dear Sir/Madam:

For the past year, logging into financial sites (banks, credit unions, etc.) has become more and more challenging. Log ins are taking more time or just fail completely. I often have to close Firefox completely and try again. I have deleted extensions such as Ghostery/Privacy Badger, have accepted site cookies, and have tried new privacy windows. Nothing seems to consistently help. When I use Chrome, I get right in -- but I do not like using Chrome. Help!

Asked by lfreerock 1 hour ago

sessionStorage is not maintained when changing directories on a local file system

I work as a technical writer for a software company where we package and ship HTML help files along with our software. Our help needs to be responsive when it's install… (read more)

I work as a technical writer for a software company where we package and ship HTML help files along with our software.

Our help needs to be responsive when it's installed and opened in a local file system, and we've been unable to get sessionStorage (or localStorage) to pass variables to another page unless they're in the same Windows directory.

This makes the browser's storage unreliable, as the variables we need are different depending on what directory you're in.

I understand that to protect against attack pages traversing, say, your Downloads folder, there are various restrictions on file:// access. But is this meant to affect DOM storage as well?

Asked by ajuntti 1 hour ago

Since last update I can't open email with the mail in Firefox. Says it is being redirected...please help

Since last update I can't open email with the mail in Firefox. Says it is being redirected...please help The page isn’t redirecting properly Firefox has detected that t… (read more)

Since last update I can't open email with the mail in Firefox. Says it is being redirected...please help

The page isn’t redirecting properly

Firefox has detected that the server is redirecting the request for this address in a way that will never complete.

   This problem can sometimes be caused by disabling or refusing to accept cookies.

Asked by crimepaysme 1 hour ago

Firefox Developer Edition can't load the Udemy page at some random time

Hi, I use the Firefox Developer Edition for Windows Desktop (112.0b4 (64-bit) on daily basis. When I play the Udemy DRM content nothing goes wrong first and the browser … (read more)

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Desktop icon can't be deleted

I have a folder in my Firefox bookmarks toolbar where I keep news site bookmarks. I control dragged it to my desktop which created a .url icon that can't be deleted, ren… (read more)

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Asked by bm133 2 hours ago

Firefox extension management via Intune

Hi All, We need to manage Firefox extension based on this mozilla documentation https://github.com/mozilla/policy-templates#extensionsettings in gpo it is working as exp… (read more)

Hi All, We need to manage Firefox extension based on this mozilla documentation https://github.com/mozilla/policy-templates#extensionsettings in gpo it is working as expected. in Intune https://github.com/mozilla/policy-templates#windows-intune-50

OMA-URI:

./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Firefox~Policy~firefox~Extensions/ExtensionSettings Value (string):

<enabled/> <data id="ExtensionSettings" value=' {

 "*": {
   "blocked_install_message": "Custom error message.",
   "install_sources": ["https://yourwebsite.com/*"],
   "installation_mode": "blocked",
   "allowed_types": ["extension"]
 },
 "uBlock0@raymondhill.net": {
   "installation_mode": "force_installed",
   "install_url": "https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/downloads/latest/ublock-origin/latest.xpi"
 },
   "https-everywhere@eff.org": {
   "installation_mode": "allowed"
 }

}'/>


it is not working. event log shows: MDM ConfigurationManager: Command failure status. Configuration Source ID: (A99D19EE-CBD9-4A8B-8831-06E2299A3D22), Enrollment Name: (MDMDeviceWithAAD), Provider Name: (Policy), Command Type: (Add: from Replace or Add), CSP URI: (./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Firefox~Policy~firefox~Extensions/ExtensionSettings), Result: (The system cannot find the file specified.).

Can you help me with this, please?

Thank you Michael

Asked by Michael 2 hours ago

I can't drag a downloaded file from Firefox to my desktop on a mac

I can't drag a downloaded file from Firefox to my desktop on a mac. It used to work and now it doesn't. I've searched and searched and searched to find an answer and noth… (read more)

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Asked by cara.moretti 19 hours ago

Last reply by cara.moretti 3 hours ago

Firefox will not access Yahoo mail however Edge will access.

I get the error message: "The page isn’t redirecting properly An error occurred during a connection to mail.yahoo.com. This problem can sometimes be caused by disab… (read more)

I get the error message:

"The page isn’t redirecting properly

An error occurred during a connection to mail.yahoo.com.

   This problem can sometimes be caused by disabling or refusing to accept cookies."

I tried deleting cookies but still get this error message. Edge is able to access Yahoo mail.

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Unable to drag image when downloaded to desktop on Mac

Hi, I am unable to drag an image that is downloaded onto my desktop. I am using a Mac with the latest version of the Firefox browser. I see a circle with an slash throug… (read more)

Hi,

I am unable to drag an image that is downloaded onto my desktop. I am using a Mac with the latest version of the Firefox browser. I see a circle with an slash through it when I try dragging an image onto my desktop.

Asked by ArtistQ 20 hours ago

Last reply by ArtistQ 3 hours ago

"Extensions" button...

Hello! When I first downloaded Firefox more than fifteen years ago, I liked two features - speed and customization. The more Firefox "grow", then more he go far from this… (read more)

Hello! When I first downloaded Firefox more than fifteen years ago, I liked two features - speed and customization. The more Firefox "grow", then more he go far from this two features I liked. Why? I know, this is only one hell of a button. But - that's all. They added much, but took more...

This is not that Firefox I loved, now it feels like I use the f***ing Chrome. So, I have question - why I need use Firefox, if I can use Chrome instead? I have Google account and I can use it with Chrome with full synchronization to my phone, why I still use Firefox? Customization? Speed? Optimization? Why? There is no reason anymore. Thanks Mozilla, Firefox was a good experience. More than fifteen years...

Asked by Osomecat 3 hours ago