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Firefox (win 7) Takes 15 Seconds To Load

I've been through the usual listed issues, refresh, disable add ons (only one), disabled AV, clear all history, passwords, etc. Checked that the latest update is instal… (read more)

I've been through the usual listed issues, refresh, disable add ons (only one), disabled AV, clear all history, passwords, etc. Checked that the latest update is installed. Have done malware and virus scans with no ill reports. This can't be normal. What else can I try to resolve it b efore moving on?

Asked by EddieC43 1 year ago

Last reply by EddieC43 1 year ago

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Firefox not properly formatting brave search page

Firefox is not properly displaying text on brave search results. When this page is displayed in chromium based browsers, text is much thicker and has some fragments in bo… (read more)

Firefox is not properly displaying text on brave search results. When this page is displayed in chromium based browsers, text is much thicker and has some fragments in bold. Firefox has thin text and no bold fragments. Text is so thin it is barely visible. Problem only happens on win 8.1. On win 10 page displays normally. I compared win 8.1 firefox fonts settings to pc with win 10 and they are the same so page should be displayed similarly.

This is page on firefox on win 8.1 https://i.postimg.cc/Gt4k0DF6/1.png

This is page on win 10 or on win 8.1 in chromium browsers. https://i.postimg.cc/1XbDyzMX/2.png

Asked by Piterk 1 year ago

Last reply by Piterk 1 year ago

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Why do links not work in Firefox, but do on other browsers

The latest example is the button to sign into LinkedIn. It is not working in Firefox, but it does in other browsers. I have other examples just from today. I have used fi… (read more)

The latest example is the button to sign into LinkedIn. It is not working in Firefox, but it does in other browsers. I have other examples just from today. I have used firefox as default for many years. I assume this is a security thing, but these are basic links. I have no add-ons or other complications. Most times, I do not even realize there is a problem, but when I feel something is wrong, I try another browser and it works. Thank you.

Asked by HnLA 1 year ago

Answered by HnLA 1 year ago

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User and passwords no longer working in some sites after refresh

Hi there, After a Firefox Refresh, one site I used to access everyday does not accept my user Id/password anymore. The site did not return any warning message like wrong… (read more)

Hi there,

After a Firefox Refresh, one site I used to access everyday does not accept my user Id/password anymore. The site did not return any warning message like wrong password. It just doesn't go trough when I hit 'enter'.

The same user/pw is still working well in Chrome. I asked for help on the site I could not access, but they have no issues like mine, and his system is regularly on.

I have already cleared all my history, cookies, everything. I have installed Firefox again. Nothing.

Any idea? Thanks

Asked by edubling 1 year ago

Answered by FredMcD 1 year ago

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Unable to show File Picker

This was going to be a question about Firefox being unable to display the file picker dialog, but I managed to find a solution that worked for me along the way. Since it … (read more)

This was going to be a question about Firefox being unable to display the file picker dialog, but I managed to find a solution that worked for me along the way. Since it was nowhere near the top of Google's results, I thought I'll share my solution in the hopes that this would help someone facing this same issue.

The hardware:

  • Asus UM425IA Zenbook (AMD Ryzen 7 4700U CPU)

Worked in:

  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
  • Firefox provided by APT repository
  • Xorg display server

Not working in:

  • Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
  • Firefox 99.0.1 provided by snap
  • Wayland display server
  • File picker worked briefly on fresh install, but something (not sure what) quickly breaks file picker functionality

The symptoms:

  • Firefox stopped being able to open file picker dialogs
  • Right clicking an image and selecting "Save Image As..." does nothing
  • With forms that accept file upload (such as on this post question page "Add images (optional):"), clicking "Browse" does nothing
  • File downloads work correctly when set to "Save files to ..." under Settings, but nothing happens when set to "Always ask you where to save files"
  • No response to "Ctrl + O" open file shortcut

Similar questions and solutions:

Things I tried that did not work:

  • Disabling hardware acceleration
  • Starting with add-ons disabled
  • Troubleshoot mode
  • Clearing startup cache
  • Clearing cookies and site data
  • Clearing history
  • Refreshing Firefox
  • Creating and using a new profile
  • Deleting the `xulstore.json` file from the profile directory
  • Toggling all permissions under Ubuntu Settings > Applications > Firefox to off and then back to on
  • chmod 777 ~/Downloads
  • Disabling native file picker "ui.allow_platform_file_picker = false"

And finally, what fixed it for me was to go into "about:config" and change "widget.use-xdg-desktop-portal.file-picker" from "2" to "0". Credit to this post that clued me in.

I really hope this saves someone else 2 days of hair pulling and I would appreciate advice from someone more knowledgeable than me on:

  • Why this fixed the problem
  • Whether I should be opening a bug report either against Firefox, or Ubuntu
  • Whether I should also be changing "widget.use-xdg-desktop-portal.mime-handler" and "widget.use-xdg-desktop-portal.settings", both are currently set to "2"

Asked by James Fu 1 year ago

Answered by Kiki - Currently off (back April 16) 1 year ago

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Unable to Access Washington Post

I can no longer access The Washington Post using Firefox even though I have a subscription. The website pops up for a minute and then disappears. I have done a search for… (read more)

I can no longer access The Washington Post using Firefox even though I have a subscription. The website pops up for a minute and then disappears. I have done a search for help with this problem, but I've not found a solution. This doesn't happen with any other site. Any suggestions for how to remedy this problem?

Asked by diane.franklin 1 year ago

Last reply by FredMcD 1 year ago

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Facebook chat issue.

Hello, I have been having an issue for quite some time. Firefox will not connect to the web socket for Facebook chat and therefor not allowing a connection to happen. I … (read more)

Hello,

I have been having an issue for quite some time. Firefox will not connect to the web socket for Facebook chat and therefor not allowing a connection to happen. I have cleared all data and re-installed the app, I think it may be a deeper issue than just Firefox because all browsers get the same error.

This is the error I get.

Firefox can’t establish a connection to the server at wss://edge-chat.facebook.com/chat?region=atn&sid=7873618333663231&cid=785d5de3-c690-4be4-b0d5-262e64649b75. 3_ei1eKe6_V.js:18:1305 Firefox can’t establish a connection to the server at wss://gateway.facebook.com/ws/realtime?x-dgw-appid=2220391788200892&x-dgw-appversion=0&x-dgw-authtype=1%3A0&x-dgw-version=5&x-dgw-uuid=526675410&x-dgw-tier=prod&x-dgw-app-stream-group=group1. Z-rsazxiBr_.js:49:83 GETwss://edge-chat.facebook.com/chat?region=atn&sid=6596049516888063&cid=e3f28f81-083c-4340-ad80-62fc670df260 [HTTP/1.1 400 Bad Request 186ms]

Firefox can’t establish a connection to the server at wss://edge-chat.facebook.com/chat?region=atn&sid=6596049516888063&cid=e3f28f81-083c-4340-ad80-62fc670df260. 3_ei1eKe6_V.js:18:1305 Firefox can’t establish a connection to the server at wss://edge-chat.facebook.com/chat?region=atn&sid=7944747563876351&cid=785d5de3-c690-4be4-b0d5-262e64649b75. 3_ei1eKe6_V.js:18:1305 The connection to wss://edge-chat.facebook.com/chat?region=atn&sid=7944747563876351&cid=785d5de3-c690-4be4-b0d5-262e64649b75 was interrupted while the page was loading. 3_ei1eKe6_V.js:18:1305 Firefox can’t establish a connection to the server at wss://gateway.facebook.com/ws/realtime?x-dgw-appid=2220391788200892&x-dgw-appversion=0&x-dgw-authtype=1%3A0&x-dgw-version=5&x-dgw-uuid=526675410&x-dgw-tier=prod&x-dgw-app-stream-group=group1. Z-rsazxiBr_.js:49:83 GETwss://edge-chat.facebook.com/chat?region=atn&sid=4218782501306367&cid=e3f28f81-083c-4340-ad80-62fc670df260 [HTTP/1.1 400 Bad Request 127ms]

Firefox can’t establish a connection to the server at wss://edge-chat.facebook.com/chat?region=atn&sid=4218782501306367&cid=e3f28f81-083c-4340-ad80-62fc670df260. 3_ei1eKe6_V.js:18:1305 Firefox can’t establish a connection to the server at wss://gateway.facebook.com/ws/realtime?x-dgw-appid=2220391788200892&x-dgw-appversion=0&x-dgw-authtype=1%3A0&x-dgw-version=5&x-dgw-uuid=526675410&x-dgw-tier=prod&x-dgw-app-stream-group=group1. Z-rsazxiBr_.js:49:83 GETwss://edge-chat.facebook.com/chat?region=atn&sid=580630234529791&cid=785d5de3-c690-4be4-b0d5-262e64649b75 [HTTP/1.1 400 Bad Request 143ms]

Firefox can’t establish a connection to the server at wss://edge-chat.facebook.com/chat?region=atn&sid=580630234529791&cid=785d5de3-c690-4be4-b0d5-262e64649b75. 3_ei1eKe6_V.js:18:1305 Firefox can’t establish a connection to the server at wss://gateway.facebook.com/ws/realtime?x-dgw-appid=2220391788200892&x-dgw-appversion=0&x-dgw-authtype=1%3A0&x-dgw-version=5&x-dgw-uuid=526675410&x-dgw-tier=prod&x-dgw-app-stream-group=group1. Z-rsazxiBr_.js:49:83 Firefox can’t establish a connection to the server at wss://edge-chat.facebook.com/chat?region=atn&sid=1702717372235775&cid=e3f28f81-083c-4340-ad80-62fc670df260. 3_ei1eKe6_V.js:18:1305 The connection to wss://edge-chat.facebook.com/chat?region=atn&sid=1702717372235775&cid=e3f28f81-083c-4340-ad80-62fc670df260 was interrupted while the page was loading. 3_ei1eKe6_V.js:18:1305 GETwss://edge-chat.facebook.com/chat?region=atn&sid=4160831585517567&cid=785d5de3-c690-4be4-b0d5-262e64649b75 [HTTP/1.1 400 Bad Request 126ms]

Firefox can’t establish a connection to the server at wss://edge-chat.facebook.com/chat?region=atn&sid=4160831585517567&cid=785d5de3-c690-4be4-b0d5-262e64649b75. 3_ei1eKe6_V.js:18:1305 Firefox can’t establish a connection to the server at wss://gateway.facebook.com/ws/realtime?x-dgw-appid=2220391788200892&x-dgw-appversion=0&x-dgw-authtype=1%3A0&x-dgw-version=5&x-dgw-uuid=526675410&x-dgw-tier=prod&x-dgw-app-stream-group=group1. Z-rsazxiBr_.js:49:83 GETwss://edge-chat.facebook.com/chat?region=atn&sid=3873618618482687&cid=e3f28f81-083c-4340-ad80-62fc670df260 [HTTP/1.1 400 Bad Request 131ms]

Firefox can’t establish a connection to the server at wss://edge-chat.facebook.com/chat?region=atn&sid=3873618618482687&cid=e3f28f81-083c-4340-ad80-62fc670df260. 3_ei1eKe6_V.js:18:1305 Firefox can’t establish a connection to the server at wss://gateway.facebook.com/ws/realtime?x-dgw-appid=2220391788200892&x-dgw-appversion=0&x-dgw-authtype=1%3A0&x-dgw-version=5&x-dgw-uuid=526675410&x-dgw-tier=prod&x-dgw-app-stream-group=group1. Z-rsazxiBr_.js:49:83 Firefox can’t establish a connection to the server at wss://edge-chat.facebook.com/chat?region=atn&sid=903251371229183&cid=785d5de3-c690-4be4-b0d5-262e64649b75. 3_ei1eKe6_V.js:18:1305 The connection to wss://edge-chat.facebook.com/chat?region=atn&sid=903251371229183&cid=785d5de3-c690-4be4-b0d5-262e64649b75 was interrupted while the page was loading. 3_ei1eKe6_V.js:18:1305 GETwss://edge-chat.facebook.com/chat?region=atn&sid=8019361050656767&cid=e3f28f81-083c-4340-ad80-62fc670df260 [HTTP/1.1 400 Bad Request 121ms]

Firefox can’t establish a connection to the server at wss://edge-chat.facebook.com/chat?region=atn&sid=8019361050656767&cid=e3f28f81-083c-4340-ad80-62fc670df260. 3_ei1eKe6_V.js:18:1305 Firefox can’t establish a connection to the server at wss://gateway.facebook.com/ws/realtime?x-dgw-appid=2220391788200892&x-dgw-appversion=0&x-dgw-authtype=1%3A0&x-dgw-version=5&x-dgw-uuid=526675410&x-dgw-tier=prod&x-dgw-app-stream-group=group1. Z-rsazxiBr_.js:49:83

Asked by JORDAN.GRI 1 year ago

Last reply by cor-el 1 year ago

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Screenshot by Mozilla

I love screenshot by Mozilla. However, recently in the last few months (not sure) when the change happened, the timezone (stamp) at the end of the screenshot is NOT based… (read more)

I love screenshot by Mozilla. However, recently in the last few months (not sure) when the change happened, the timezone (stamp) at the end of the screenshot is NOT based on the "local" PC that is using it. I am in EST but it shows a different time zone which creates a problem. Since Mozilla Online is China based entity, I believe it is showing their timezone. I checked the settings and I could not find where to change the timezone to local time. This is key for many users as we need a "correct" local timezone.

Previous versions had this feature (automatically) and I did not have to set it up. Can we have the option to change the timezone please? Thanks.

Asked by azitam 1 year ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 1 year ago

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Firefox not compatible with some websites

Today I tried to place an online order to pickup from Texas Roadhouse, but no matter what time I chose a message said it was not available. The only selection that worked… (read more)

Today I tried to place an online order to pickup from Texas Roadhouse, but no matter what time I chose a message said it was not available. The only selection that worked was "Earliest Available Time". Finally I called to place an order. Firefox worked 2 months ago but I don't recall which version I was using at the time.

Today I was using FF vers 97.x and later updated to vers 99.0.1 figuring that might be the problem, but it made no difference.

Later I tried Windows 10 Edge & that worked. Then tried a Chromebook & that also worked.

I've also had problems going to the Tracfone website & so have several other people. It's hit or miss with Firefox & usually it doesn't work. But Chrome or Edge seem to work for everyone.

Is this a website problem or a FF problem?

Asked by Mike109 1 year ago

Last reply by SurferJ 1 year ago

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Websites are not compatible with Firefox Browser ..... WHY?

More and more I'm having to go to other browsers like Chrome or Edge to open certain websites as they do not work through the Firefox browser. Why is this and how can i g… (read more)

More and more I'm having to go to other browsers like Chrome or Edge to open certain websites as they do not work through the Firefox browser. Why is this and how can i get them to work before i change browsers permanently?

Asked by Steve 1 year ago

Answered by Steve 1 year ago

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Cannot print 2 pages, first page is cutoff

I wanted to print out an order placed online but could only print part of it. The order took up about 1.5 pages when displayed in Firefox, but I could only print the upp… (read more)

I wanted to print out an order placed online but could only print part of it.

The order took up about 1.5 pages when displayed in Firefox, but I could only print the upper 2/3 of it. That’s all the Print Preview displayed. It was cut off at the bottom. There was no option to print the missing lower third or a second page.

I can scroll Firefox to display the lower part but Print Preview still shows only the upper part.

I can change FF’s scale to 80% in order to show the whole order on the screen, but Print Preview still only shows the upper part.

I can scale Print Preview to 70%, but then it’s difficult to read.

I don’t recall having this problem with earlier versions of Firefox.

How can I print my order on 2 pages so that I can read it?

Asked by Mike109 1 year ago

Last reply by Mike109 1 year ago

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Firefox time stamp is out by 4 hours

My Firefox browser is out by 4 hours. I am eastern and it recently switched to west coast time zone on its own. It did it once before and fixed itself in about a week. Ot… (read more)

My Firefox browser is out by 4 hours. I am eastern and it recently switched to west coast time zone on its own. It did it once before and fixed itself in about a week. Other browsers are fine. I would like to stick to FIrefox but my shop tells me to switch. Can you tell me how to correct this problem? Thanks, Glen [email removed from public]

Asked by glen.mar 1 year ago

Last reply by cor-el 1 year ago

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Firefox "locks up"

I am running Firefox 99.0.1. Lately (probably since the last update) when browsing the web, Firefox will lockup and not be responsive to clicks on hyper links. The issue … (read more)

I am running Firefox 99.0.1. Lately (probably since the last update) when browsing the web, Firefox will lockup and not be responsive to clicks on hyper links. The issue goes away when I close Firefox and re-open, but after clicking on 3 or four links, it locks up again. MS Edge does not have this problem with the same websites. I did notice in Task Manager that Firefox is opening up 10 processes. Can anyone give some suggestions?

Asked by dschlic1 1 year ago

Last reply by FredMcD 1 year ago

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Log in problems on 3rd party websites

On certain websites I notices I have 'unknown errors' when trying to log in. Usually this is remedied by either using Chrome or clearing cookies and the cache. Both of … (read more)

On certain websites I notices I have 'unknown errors' when trying to log in.

Usually this is remedied by either using Chrome or clearing cookies and the cache.

Both of there are inconvenient and result in a great deal of wasted time.

The usual response by these websites is "get Mozilla to fix this".

I'm getting sick of this.

I don't want to switch to Chrome but I will have to if this persists.

Asked by dominicpukallus 1 year ago

Answered by Amelia 1 year ago

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Clicking on a "mailto" link opens a new tab then automatically closes immediately

When I click on a "mailto" link, Firefox (my default browser) opens a new tab, then immediately close that tab without waiting for my to interact with it. No draft email… (read more)

When I click on a "mailto" link, Firefox (my default browser) opens a new tab, then immediately close that tab without waiting for my to interact with it. No draft email is created. I see that other users have reported this behavior in the past, and I've tried the suggested remedies without success. Specifically, I ran Malwarebytes, and it found no threats. I then started Firefox (on the Mac) via the Option key (to start it without ad-ons), and that does not change the behavior. I'm on ver 99.0.1 of FF, which is up to date as of 4/20/2022 (today). My Mac OS is also up to date (ver 12.3.1). My Mac is a 2021 MacBookPro with the Apple M1 Pro chip. I use gmail. OTHER BROWSER (like Safari and Chrome) can open "mailto" links in a new tab in FF (which is my default browser, and used for mailto links) just fine! Here is an example of the URL that I see in a new FF tab opened via Chome: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?fs=1&tf=cm&source=mailto&su=Cover+of+the+River+Journal&to=Steve+Mones%3Cstevenmones@optonline.net%3E Any help would be appreciated. - Thanks, Jim

Asked by mrjimchristensen 1 year ago

Answered by mrjimchristensen 1 year ago

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Verified By Amazon

I've noticed there is a "verified by Amazon" icon in my address bar next to the FF shield. How did it get there, can, or should, I remove it and how. I don't trust anyt… (read more)

I've noticed there is a "verified by Amazon" icon in my address bar next to the FF shield. How did it get there, can, or should, I remove it and how. I don't trust anything Amazon does, so if possible I would like it to be gone.

Asked by medicmarie 1 year ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 1 year ago

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Delete left-over long files in default folder

I have a backup on my portable drive, where the F.Fox files cannot be deleted, not with WinRar either, they cannot be renamed. These are system files for F.Fox. The folde… (read more)

I have a backup on my portable drive, where the F.Fox files cannot be deleted, not with WinRar either, they cannot be renamed. These are system files for F.Fox. The folder location is AppData/Roaming/Mozilla/Firefox/Profiles/ggsw864i.default-release/storage/default. In this folder I have had several files that belongs to the long file name category. They are compressed, cannot separate them by opening and cannot rename them for to assign a shorten name. There is no Properties to open. The files starting string: https+++ I have several data on this HD and it would be a huge task move the content then reformatting the drive. I did try the Windows Command Prompt rename method - it does not work either. Any help would be appreciated!

Asked by uspvb 1 year ago

Last reply by uspvb 1 year ago

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Unknown breach

Hi, I received notification of a breach, including password compromise. I've checked and don't see the app. What is next? What to check? What to do? (if the auto re… (read more)

Hi, I received notification of a breach, including password compromise. I've checked and don't see the app. What is next? What to check? What to do? (if the auto reply is 'don't sweat it', what does that indicate about the service?) Thanks!

Asked by rw 1 year ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 1 year ago

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Firefox cannot access my file system

Firefox cannot access my local filesystem. When I open a PDF in the browser and click the Save button, nothing happens. When I click a "Browse..." button to browse the fi… (read more)

Firefox cannot access my local filesystem. When I open a PDF in the browser and click the Save button, nothing happens. When I click a "Browse..." button to browse the filesystem and upload a file to a website, nothing happens.

This issue does not happen in Google Chrome. This issue persists in Troubleshooting Mode.

Please help! I'd be glad to provide more details as requested.

Asked by kim.hw.bryan 1 year ago

Last reply by kim.hw.bryan 1 year ago