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My button extension appears in add-on list, but not in customize toolbar list

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I have an extension that shows up in the add-on list, but not in the list for customize toolbar. I went exactly through the steps in https://developer.mozilla.org/en/Custom_Toolbar_Button I also downloaded the stumble button extension and had the same issue. I've tried this on a windows xp, and vista machine, no luck.

I have an extension that shows up in the add-on list, but not in the list for customize toolbar. I went exactly through the steps in https://developer.mozilla.org/en/Custom_Toolbar_Button I also downloaded the stumble button extension and had the same issue. I've tried this on a windows xp, and vista machine, no luck.

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Two extensions named "Custom Buttons".
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2707/
and
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/5066/

Both have a Discussion or Support forum address listed on their respective AMO page. You might want ask for help from the people who use those extensions.

That Developer Center page is for creating your own extension, the extension you have installed might be using different code than that example DIY page uses.

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Sorry if I'm off roading here in the developer area. I installed the xpi file from the cutom toolbar button page, so I know I am using the same code. I tried to install the first addon you sent with the same problem. It shows up in the addon list, but it doesn't appear in the menu as it states it should. I understand if you don't have an answer, but wanted to respond to what you did send.

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Does this version work?

Copy and paste the full content to the location bar and save as button.xpi

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I did this with the same result. I do want to add that I updated java and now the custom button creator does show up in the menu where it should. I just still don't get the custom button made from scratch, as downloaded or installed from your code, to show up in the customize toolbar list. Thanks for trying, I'd be grateful for any additional ideas.

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Does it work if you disable all other extensions and only leave the custom button extension enabled?

Do you see any errors in the Tools > Error Console about that or another extension?

I see the button in the View > Toolbars > Customize window with the icon as shown on the MDC page.

You can also try to delete localstore.rdf in the Firefox Profile Folder
See http://kb.mozillazine.org/Corrupt_localstore.rdf

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Hey, you're a rock star! I disabled everything else and my little green button showed up in the customize list. I even closed and reopened firefox with it staying in place! I'll figure out what's up from here. thanks so much!

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You're welcome