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How to turn off ad blocker

When trying to use one particular website on Firefox, I get a message that I am blocked because of an ad blocker but I have not turned on any ad blocker in Firefox. How d… (read more)

When trying to use one particular website on Firefox, I get a message that I am blocked because of an ad blocker but I have not turned on any ad blocker in Firefox. How do I find out if an ad blocker is enabled on my Firefox and, if so, how do I turn it off? I have ensured that the ad blocker option in settings is unchecked and even added this web site to permissions but to no avail. Can someone help? Here is the message I get but none of the steps in this message I am told to take show up on my screen:

Adblock Plus Instructions

   Click the AdBlock Plus icon in the extension bar.
   Beneath “Block ads on”, click the large blue toggle next to “This website”.
   Click refresh.

Were these instructions helpful?

Asked by Bruce Nicholson 3 months ago

Last reply by cor-el 3 months ago

Saving usernames but not passwords

I would like Firefox to save my usernames for sites, but not the passwords. However, Firefox insists that I supply a password before it will save the account details, an… (read more)

I would like Firefox to save my usernames for sites, but not the passwords. However, Firefox insists that I supply a password before it will save the account details, and if I supply a dummy password, then it will not let me later edit the account and delete the password. I like to remember my own passwords rather than store them anywhere.

I have tried password managers and they are overbearingly controlling, particularly given that they don't store my passwords let alone my 2FA details, so I'd rather just use Firefox's less onerous, built-in system, if only it would allow me to save an account without a password. Surely saving a username without a password is a safe option, so why block it?

Asked by fffox2 3 months ago

Last reply by cor-el 3 months ago

starting/wanting to use Java. Java is loaded but I am having issues starting to use it.

bold textstarting/wanting to use Java. Java is loaded but I am having issues starting to use it. I have Java loaded and installed but ho to starting to use ???? … (read more)

bold textstarting/wanting to use Java. Java is loaded but I am having issues starting to use it. I have Java loaded and installed but ho to starting to use ????

Asked by bert94193 3 months ago

Last reply by cor-el 3 months ago

Unable to sign in. Recaptcha verification failed. Please try again.

The following websites: zwift.com https://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/login?error=RecaptchaFailed Cannot login. Running FF version 129.0.2 64bit. … (read more)

The following websites: zwift.com https://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/login?error=RecaptchaFailed

Cannot login. Running FF version 129.0.2 64bit.

Asked by riknbkr330 3 months ago

Last reply by cor-el 3 months ago

XULRunner error popup; firefox auto-install

I've been having this annoying popup about XULRunner encountering an error. From what I've read, XULRunner is a legacy integration with Firefox. Sure enough, I see Mozi… (read more)

I've been having this annoying popup about XULRunner encountering an error. From what I've read, XULRunner is a legacy integration with Firefox. Sure enough, I see Mozilla Firefox installed. But un-installing it doesn't help. Soon, it is re-installed, and the error comes back. I have a feeling that some application is using XULRunner and Firefox as a component, but I don't know what it could be. Is there any way to find out, and stop that application from installing Firefox and XULRunner? Or at least getting its problem fixed?

Asked by John Lilley 3 months ago

Last reply by cor-el 3 months ago

secure connection failed

i received a secure connection failed message when trying to load one of my favorite sites You say to contact the site about the message, but there is no way to bypass th… (read more)

i received a secure connection failed message when trying to load one of my favorite sites You say to contact the site about the message, but there is no way to bypass the message to contact them This logic defies all description I share no personal info with this site, its just reading material How can I get to this site?

Asked by Gerald Siss 3 months ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 3 months ago

google apps block pops up in upper right corner of gmail each time I change focus without selecting it

google apps block pops up in upper right corner of gmail each time I change focus without selecting it I have cleared cache and history. Still pops up. This happened aft… (read more)

google apps block pops up in upper right corner of gmail each time I change focus without selecting it

I have cleared cache and history. Still pops up. This happened after the last update to Firefox.

Asked by david.andreoli4100 3 months ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 3 months ago

Profile

Firefox should definitely add a dedicated option in the toolbar to make switching between profiles easier. Currently, the only way to do this is through the "about:profil… (read more)

Firefox should definitely add a dedicated option in the toolbar to make switching between profiles easier. Currently, the only way to do this is through the "about:profiles" tab, which is much less convenient than the profile switching options in other browsers

Asked by davide.calzo06 3 months ago

Last reply by TechHorse 3 months ago

Adobe Acrobat Add-On Extension Corrupt

The Adobe Acrobat Add-On Extension for Firefox was missing so I attempted to add it from Adobe Acrobat Pro 2017. I have had to do this manually by installing from the ad… (read more)

The Adobe Acrobat Add-On Extension for Firefox was missing so I attempted to add it from Adobe Acrobat Pro 2017. I have had to do this manually by installing from the adobe_acrobat-1.0-windows.xpi file. This usually has worked. When i tried to add it this time is said the add-on file was corrupt.

I tried uninstalling and redownlading AdobeAcrobatPro 2017 thinking this would add an uncorrupted file and got the same the same message. Unfortunately, because I had used the Adobe license key too many times for Acrobat 2017 on my computer I had to upgrade to Adobe Acrobat Pro 2020. i had hoped this would solve the problem. But no, I get the same message corrupt file message even with a new copy of the Acrobat Pro 2020.

What is going on? Can anyone help with this?

Asked by gkbergen 3 months ago

Last reply by TyDraniu 3 months ago

Google Search, Gemini Dropping Connection

On using Google search, many times it behaves as if I've done nothing... Communication between Firefox and their server seems dropped. Press enter/search and... nothing … (read more)

On using Google search, many times it behaves as if I've done nothing...

Communication between Firefox and their server seems dropped. Press enter/search and... nothing

Or do they* want us to use Chrome?

Asked by Bonifes Maina 3 months ago

Last reply by Standard8 3 months ago

No suggestions when searching in the preferences?

Seemingly straightforward searches through the options like: "Reset firefox" "Clear cookies" "Empty cache" None of these things pull up any results when searchi… (read more)

Seemingly straightforward searches through the options like:

  • "Reset firefox"
  • "Clear cookies"
  • "Empty cache"

None of these things pull up any results when searching the settings... Why?

Asked by garciapiano 3 months ago

Last reply by ThePillenwerfer 3 months ago

Latest Update Will Not Save Passwords Even If The Setting is Check Marked

I have gone to sites that already have my stored password. The saved password is not populating. I deleted the password. When I go back to the same site, it did not ask t… (read more)

I have gone to sites that already have my stored password. The saved password is not populating. I deleted the password. When I go back to the same site, it did not ask to save my password even though the option is selected is settings. This started after the recent update.

Asked by William Babcock 3 months ago

Last reply by cor-el 3 months ago

FireFox Slow

Ever since the last Firefox update that released, the Firefox on my home computer is extremely slow. Takes 5 minutes to load a page. I open Chrome or Edge and everything … (read more)

Ever since the last Firefox update that released, the Firefox on my home computer is extremely slow. Takes 5 minutes to load a page. I open Chrome or Edge and everything loads extremely fast no issues. I do not want to leave Firefox as it is my favorite browser and has been for many years. What can I do to troubleshoot this issue?

Asked by hartjkeith21 3 months ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 3 months ago

How to recover files deleted fromthe dowloads menu.

Accidentally deleted a file downloaded to the Downloads folder when I intended to hit the Clear Downloads. If not recoverable, suggest moving the Delete away from Clear D… (read more)

Accidentally deleted a file downloaded to the Downloads folder when I intended to hit the Clear Downloads. If not recoverable, suggest moving the Delete away from Clear Downloads or require a confirmation before deleting.

Asked by Colleen and Russ 3 months ago

Last reply by cor-el 3 months ago