Why do I keep getting this message? "firefox is installing components needed to play audio or video on this page"
Whenever I try to play a video from netflix, Amazon prime, or almost anything else, it won't plat & I get this message! All works fine with Internet Explorer :) … (read more)
Whenever I try to play a video from netflix, Amazon prime, or almost anything else, it won't plat & I get this message! All works fine with Internet Explorer :)
Firefox
Excessive RAM used by Firefox
I'm getting a strange jump in memory use by Firefox. I'm monitoring Firefox memory use with the add-on called "Memory Restart." I keep 13 pinned tabs on my browser (they … (read more)
I'm getting a strange jump in memory use by Firefox. I'm monitoring Firefox memory use with the add-on called "Memory Restart." I keep 13 pinned tabs on my browser (they always load at boot-up). Those 13 tabs take up around 140MB of RAM. I also tend to keep around 50-100 tabs in my browser (I used Session Manager). But when I boot up, none of those tabs open until I click on a specific tab. See screen shot -- this is how my Firefox session typically boots.
After all the pinned tabs load Memory Restart shows around 140MB in use. About 10 seconds later I get a "flash" on the screen with a yellow banner under the tab section that says "Firefox memory has increased by more than 669MB since last refresh interval" (see image). Something is causing Firefox RAM use to jump immediately from 140MB to 669MB about 10 seconds after all my pinned tabs load. What could be causing this immediate large chunk of RAM use, even though none of the non-pinned tabs have been selected. ???
Font is windows and button is something funky
For some reason, when I got to a site that pix of screen buttons or if I right click and select View page source the content is displayed in some funky font that is barel… (read more)
For some reason, when I got to a site that pix of screen buttons or if I right click and select View page source the content is displayed in some funky font that is barely legible. I have the fonts set the same on my laptop as on my desktop but the laptop has the funky fonts. What's causing this?
Multiple attempts to install adobe flash plug-in failed.
I am unable to successfully install the adobe flash plugin. I tried installing flash from the Adobe website. I downloaded the "install-flash-player_32_ plugin.exe, and ev… (read more)
I am unable to successfully install the adobe flash plugin. I tried installing flash from the Adobe website. I downloaded the "install-flash-player_32_ plugin.exe, and even uninstalled and downloaded a "clean" copy of FF, but each failed - numerous times.
Windows 7 x64 FF 49.0 Plugins - none Extensions - 1. Google Search link fix 2.Remove google tracking 3. Remove google tracking for copy. 4. Disconnect - disabled. All other extensions were deleted/removed prior to downloading/installing "clean" FF
Scrolling pages turns text & pics into long unreadable lines on all sites, including in this question as I typed it
It happens vertically & horizontally; in passive viewing & active use (such as while typing). Text & pictures devolve into long lines (think paint dripping do… (read more)
It happens vertically & horizontally; in passive viewing & active use (such as while typing). Text & pictures devolve into long lines (think paint dripping down a wall in streams). I took a few screen shots to illustrate. Just started doing this after an update 2 days ago. After trying unsuccessfully trying to solve the problem I removed Firefox from my computer & reinstalled it, but the same thing continues to happen. I tried opening the same sites & email messages & doing all the same activities in another browser to double check & found none of the same problems. I tried out many programs on my own computer to determine if it was a problem specific to my computer & found none of those problems (in Word, in Adobe, using various image & text programs). It seems to be specific to Mozilla Firefox -- & seems to have to do with an upgrade of some kind on Sept 22nd, 2016.
Scrolling issues.
Recently, I've been having trouble scrolling. No matter what webpage I'm on, when I scroll it sometimes mends what's on the page together and turns it into colorful bars.… (read more)
Recently, I've been having trouble scrolling. No matter what webpage I'm on, when I scroll it sometimes mends what's on the page together and turns it into colorful bars. I've also noticed that in order to temporarily fix the problem, I have to switch tabs. One thing that caught my eye as this started happening was the top right corner of the window. The Exit, Restore Down, and Minimize options seem to be faded out, as if they're unavailable. They work properly, but that's just one thing I noticed as this started happening. I have a screenshot to help explain the problem. Anyone else experience this issue, and know how to fix it?
I have all plugins disabled (never activate) but plugin container uses +120.000K in task manager
I have all plugins disabled (never activate) however plugin container always runs and right now, fon instance, takes 97.432 K in task manager but that number normally goe… (read more)
I have all plugins disabled (never activate) however plugin container always runs and right now, fon instance, takes 97.432 K in task manager but that number normally goes over 120.000K.
can't arrange multiple yahoo logins
Just updated Firefox to 47.0.1 I have several yahoo email accounts for different things. I've always been able to when I go to the login page to have them popup in the or… (read more)
Just updated Firefox to 47.0.1 I have several yahoo email accounts for different things. I've always been able to when I go to the login page to have them popup in the order that I want. With the new Firefox it puts them in alphabetical order. how can I change this?
Best "about:config" settings to maximize SSD use and reduce SSD hardware "writes" wear.
In am interested if Firefox (can set a "pre-done" or "optimized" configuration file that modifies the "about:config" settings that work effectively with SSD hard drive(s)… (read more)
In am interested if Firefox (can set a "pre-done" or "optimized" configuration file that modifies the "about:config" settings that work effectively with SSD hard drive(s) (to minimize "writes") while protecting a good time for firefox to store sessions, local files, etc. in its daily operation. I want to "save" my SSD operational use and time while still maximizing the features of using Firefox across Microsoft Windows, Linux, iOS, Andriod, and any other platforms supported and to be supported. Currently, I have set my setting on the "browser.sessionstore" to an hour (60 minutes).
Search with google in currently viewed site - search engine
Is there a search engine that can search only within the currently viewed site, from the search bar? just like you can do a google search and add, for example, "site:supp… (read more)
Is there a search engine that can search only within the currently viewed site, from the search bar?
just like you can do a google search and add, for example, "site:support.mozilla.org", and google will only search inside support.mozilla.org, I want to type my query inside the search bar and do a google search within the site I'm currently viewing.
this function was available in the old Google Toolbar, many moons ago...
hope that makes sense.
Thanks!
R
Session recovery files are not opening
Hello everybody. I'm having trouble loading back-uped session after Firefox didn't load opened tabs. I have made a copy of whole folder called 'session-store backups' and… (read more)
Hello everybody. I'm having trouble loading back-uped session after Firefox didn't load opened tabs. I have made a copy of whole folder called 'session-store backups' and have these files:
previous.js
recovery.bak
recovery.js
upgrade.js-20160604131506
upgrade.js-20160623154057
upgrade.js-20160823121617
Following instructions I found on this site I copied each file to profile folder and renamed to 'sessionstore.js' with no firefox running. This method worked only with 'upgrade.js-xxx' files however 'upgrade.js-xxx' files contain only half tabs I have in other files. How can I load other files then? Why Firefox is not loading them?
Crashing, Memory Spikes, Utter Slowness
This has been going on for awhile, I've made posts about similar issues but I have yet to hear anything. My Firefox is "broken" I guess that would be the perfect term for… (read more)
This has been going on for awhile, I've made posts about similar issues but I have yet to hear anything. My Firefox is "broken" I guess that would be the perfect term for, At least my Firefox. I experience slowdowns on all webpages, it crashes, it freezes, I get what seems like an unlimited amount of "Unresponsive scripts" which forces me to use task manager to end the Firefox process because waiting for it to debug itself or letting the script load does nothing at all. Even the great check-able "Do not remind me again box" does nothing, I don't even bother checking the box because if there's another unresponsive script, even though its the same error the notification pops up still.
Firefox's memory usage spikes from 500k-900k all the way to 2million, I have exited Firefox and have also tried to use the task manager to end the process when it spikes because Firefox is unusable when it gets that high. Even though when I completely exit out of the Firefox program and use task manager to end the process, If I start Firefox back up the memory usage will climb back to where it was which is usually around the 1.5mil range then from there it goes to as high as 2.3mil then just crashes on me.
This has been going on for awhile now and nothing seems to be worked on.
Is this pop up updater actually from Firefox?
For about a week I have been getting a pop up every time I attempt to log onto Firefox. I always click 'no'. Yesterday I installed the latest version of Firefox (49.0) an… (read more)
For about a week I have been getting a pop up every time I attempt to log onto Firefox. I always click 'no'. Yesterday I installed the latest version of Firefox (49.0) and today my pop up problem continues. I have run antivirus, and malware/spyware scans which have found no problem. I couldn't take a screen shot, but am including photos of the pop up I took with my camera. I need to know if this is from Firefox and I should click 'yes' and proceed (but what is the point? I've checked on Firefox's updater site and it says I have the latest version) Or is this NOT from Firefox? If it isn't, does anyone know how to stop the annoying pop ups? Please advise me.
Is it possible to access web pages from the past, and if so, how far back?
I recently paid a utility bill online. Today I found out the payment never went through, although I had been taken to the "Thank You For Submitting Your Payment" page. … (read more)
I recently paid a utility bill online. Today I found out the payment never went through, although I had been taken to the "Thank You For Submitting Your Payment" page. I am wanting to see if it's possible to go back and pull up that page somehow so I can visually see exactly what went wrong. I'd also like to let the utility company view it, as I have incurred extremely high charges for nonpayment. Not only that, but I had major loss of animal life.. as I had lights on young chicks and incubators going. Thanks. I'd appreciate any help / ideas you have! Lisa
How to restore profile name after refresh ?
I had not realised refreshing Firefox would erase the profile name. [Suggestion : include this in the deletion warning.] Now, instead of my lovingly crafted "Work Profile… (read more)
I had not realised refreshing Firefox would erase the profile name. [Suggestion : include this in the deletion warning.] Now, instead of my lovingly crafted "Work Profile" (or whatever), I'm stuck with the very user-friendly "2pbn9dcj.default-1473814759467".
I do have Profile Manager set to open every time Firefox launches, but I have been advised not to use the Rename button, which might cause discrepancies within the software. What is the safe method to get back my previous profile name ?
I don't want to risk going again through the rigmarole of setting up all my customisations and reinstalling all my add-ons.
Any way to see the decription field when you click the star to bookmark a site?
I'm looking for a way, or an add on, to see the description field when adding a bookmark after clicking the Star. Or even the possibility of seeing it in the Bookmarks s… (read more)
I'm looking for a way, or an add on, to see the description field when adding a bookmark after clicking the Star. Or even the possibility of seeing it in the Bookmarks side bar. I'm also using Xmarks if that makes a difference. Thanks.
Firefox won't start after update 49.0
Hello, dear friends. Browser updated itself to version 49.0. However, Firefox restarts and nothing happens. There is a Firefox.exe running in system processes. But there … (read more)
Hello, dear friends. Browser updated itself to version 49.0. However, Firefox restarts and nothing happens. There is a Firefox.exe running in system processes. But there are no any error messages nor a Firefox's window. I've checked Crash reports folder. But there are no new files dated this month. I've launched Firefox in safe mode via Windows key + R -> firefox -safe-mode - still the same issue. Turned off my AV and any other soft, restarted PC many times and so on. Moreover, I've tried to install new Firefox in Sandboxie (sandbox utility) - also nothing happens. Firefox launched as a process and that's all. 10 mins, 30 mins - nothing. Could you be so kind and let me know if it's possible to fix this issue somehow, please? I've downgraded my FF to 48.0.2 and it works fine, but you know - it'd be nice to have an upgraded one. Thank you in advance.
Why shut down program "Plugin Container for Firefox"?
Signature of problem : Name of event of problem : APPCRASH Name of appendix : plugin - container.exe Version of appendix : 48.0.2.6079 Mark of time of appendix : 57bd… (read more)
Signature of problem :
Name of event of problem : APPCRASH Name of appendix : plugin - container.exe Version of appendix : 48.0.2.6079 Mark of time of appendix : 57bd3628 Name of the module with an error: mozglue.dll Version of the module with an error: 48.0.2.6079 Mark of time of the module with an error: 57bd2857 Code of exception : 80000003 Displacement of exception : 0000efe5 Version of OS : 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1 Code of language : 1049 Additional information 1: 0a9e Additional information 2: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789 Additional information 3: 0a9e Additional information 4: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789
Become familiar with a statement about confidentiality in the Internet:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=104288&clcid=0x0419
If a statement about confidentiality in the Internet is inaccessible, become familiar with his local variant:
C:\Windows\system32\ru - RU\erofflps.txt
When Trying to search products from private server with static IP address and forwarded port, firefox is extremely slow. Chrome and IE are very fast.
I try to set up web catalogue for accounting software Standard Books and it works fine when just browsing in menus, but when searching for products from "search" form, it… (read more)
I try to set up web catalogue for accounting software Standard Books and it works fine when just browsing in menus, but when searching for products from "search" form, it takes ages to get results. Chrome and IE give results almost instantly. It is my own PC with static IP and forwarded port.
Font size shrinkage in select tag
We have about a dozen Windows 7 workstations in the office, all running Firefox. About a week ago, one of the workstations experience a shrinkage of font size in <sele… (read more)
We have about a dozen Windows 7 workstations in the office, all running Firefox. About a week ago, one of the workstations experience a shrinkage of font size in <select> drop-down lists. I reinstalled Firefox and that fixed it at first. I reinstalled Firefox again and the program has not recurred. Yesterday, a different workstation in the office experienced the same problem. This possibly occurred after an automatic upgrade to version 49. I've tried reinstalled Firefox twice, including deleting the Mozilla folders in .../AppData. This is not working. No other workstations are having this problem. Here is my test html:
<style type="text/css">
select { font-size: 22pt }
</style>
Testing Stuff
<select>
<option>The rain in Spain Falls Mainly in the Plain</option>
<option>Four score and 20 years ago our Fathers brought Forth</option>
<option>The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog</option>
</select>
I've attached an image as well. I need this fixed! Users are grumbling about going back to I.E. which I don't want to do.