More than this, every time I restart to get a new session it automatically upgrades me again. I thought maybe this could be changed in settings, but it appears Firefox doesn't allow users to manually allow the updates, anymore?

FireFoxFan1 said

every time I restart to get a new session it automatically upgrades me again

First, Type about:preferences#advanced<enter> in the address bar. Under Advanced, Select Update.

[v56+] Type about:preferences#general<enter> in the address bar. Select Update.

Select Never Check For Updates.

Also turn off Use a background service to install updates <Windows Only>

Product Firefox Release Channel release Version 58.0.1 Build ID 20180128191252 OS Windows 7 OS Version 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1

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Attention Sumo's there are 20 related bug reports.

Product Firefox Release Channel release Version 57.0.4 Build ID 20180103231032 OS Windows 7 OS Version 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1

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Attention Sumo's there are 20 related bug reports.

Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} by holding down the <Shift> (Mac=Options) key, and then starting Firefox.

A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh). Is the problem still there?

Start your Computer in safe mode with network support. Then start Firefox. Try Safe websites. Is the problem still there?

http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Linux+Safe+Mode Starting Any Computer In Safe Mode; Free Online Encyclopedia

The reports are shutdown crashes where Firefox takes to long to close and a crash is forced.

Use one of these to close Firefox if you are currently doing that by clicking the close X on the Firefox title bar.

• "3-bar" menu button -> Exit (Power button)
• Windows: File -> Exit
• Mac: Firefox -> Quit Firefox
• Linux: File -> Quit

Are you using "Clear history when Firefox closes" to clear history?

• Options/Preferences -> Privacy & Security -> Firefox will: "Use custom settings for history": [X] "Clear history when Firefox closes" -> Settings
• https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-browsing-search-download-history-firefox

cor-el said

The reports are shutdown crashes where Firefox takes to long to close and a crash is forced.

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Use one of these to close Firefox if you are currently doing that by clicking the close X on the Firefox title bar.

• "3-bar" menu button -> Exit (Power button)
• Windows: File -> Exit
• Mac: Firefox -> Quit Firefox
• Linux: File -> Quit

Are you using "Clear history when Firefox closes" to clear history?

• Options/Preferences -> Privacy & Security -> Firefox will: "Use custom settings for history": [X] "Clear history when Firefox closes" -> Settings
• https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-browsing-search-download-history-firefox

I don't understand how these are shutdown crashes when my browser isn't shutting down because of them.

FredMcD said

FireFoxFan1 said

every time I restart to get a new session it automatically upgrades me again

First, Type about:preferences#advanced<enter> in the address bar. Under Advanced, Select Update.

[v56+] Type about:preferences#general<enter> in the address bar. Select Update.

Select Never Check For Updates.

Also turn off Use a background service to install updates <Windows Only>

I want for updates to be cecked for, I just want to be able to install them, myself, so I'll check that option. What I'll uncheck is for using the background service to install the update.