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Running two Firefox instances on the same computer, each one using a different account

Hi all, I used to run two Firefox instances on the same computer, each one using a different account (as I mentioned in the Subject), but I don't remember how I managed t… (read more)

Hi all, I used to run two Firefox instances on the same computer, each one using a different account (as I mentioned in the Subject), but I don't remember how I managed this, so now that I moved to a new computer I can't reproduce it! Thanks for helping, if anyone knows. Regards, Mike

Asked by saitas 6 months ago

Answered by Martin Lester 6 months ago

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Disabling "run studies" telemetry breaks websites?!?

This is pretty shady Mozilla. When disabling only one setting: "Allow Firefox to install and run studies" it wrecks this site whether logging is or continuing as guest:… (read more)

This is pretty shady Mozilla.

When disabling only one setting: "Allow Firefox to install and run studies" it wrecks this site whether logging is or continuing as guest:

https://appointment.questdiagnostics.com/schedule-appointment/as-personal-information

Even after logging in and everything running normal, disabling the studies run by Mozilla and a quick refresh breaks the functionality of the page. All cookies were accepted and the sharing of location was allowed. On a fresh, first run, wide open Firefox people. Literally, the only change that was made was unchecking that one box. In disbelief, i tested it over and over.

Why would disabling a telemetry setting, something that should be optional, cause this to happen? Seriously, what could possibly be the reason. I'd love to hear it.

This was the final nail in the coffin to me and this is since the 0.9x days.

(posted from Supermium)

Asked by mrpectate 9 months ago

Last reply by cane 8 months ago

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firefox on an old computer

hi, I have an old PC with this CPU: Architecture: i686 CPU op-mode(s): 32-bit Address sizes: 34 bits physical, 32 bits virtual Byte … (read more)

hi,

  I have an old PC with this CPU:

Architecture: i686

 CPU op-mode(s):         32-bit
 Address sizes:          34 bits physical, 32 bits virtual
 Byte Order:             Little Endian

CPU(s): 1

 On-line CPU(s) list:    0

Vendor ID: AuthenticAMD

 BIOS Vendor ID:         AMD                                             
 Model name:             AMD Sempron(tm) 2400+
   BIOS Model name:      AMD Sempron(tm) 2400+                             CPU @ 1.6GHz
   BIOS CPU family:      29
   CPU family:           6
   Model:                8
   Thread(s) per core:   1
   Core(s) per socket:   1
   Socket(s):            1
   Stepping:             1
   BogoMIPS:             3333.66
   Flags:                fpu vme de pse tsc msr pae mce cx8 apic sep mtrr pge mca cmov pat p
                         se36 mmx fxsr sse syscall mp mmxext 3dnowext 3dnow cpuid 3dnowprefe
                         tch vmmcall

Caches (sum of all):

 L1d:                    64 KiB (1 instance)
 L1i:                    64 KiB (1 instance)
 L2:                     256 KiB (1 instance)

Vulnerabilities:

 Gather data sampling:   Not affected
 Itlb multihit:          Not affected
 L1tf:                   Not affected
 Mds:                    Not affected
 Meltdown:               Not affected
 Mmio stale data:        Not affected
 Reg file data sampling: Not affected
 Retbleed:               Not affected
 Spec rstack overflow:   Not affected
 Spec store bypass:      Vulnerable
 Spectre v1:             Mitigation; usercopy/swapgs barriers and __user pointer sanitizatio
                         n
 Spectre v2:             Mitigation; Retpolines; STIBP disabled; RSB filling; PBRSB-eIBRS No
                         t affected; BHI Not affected
 Srbds:                  Not affected
 Tsx async abort:        Not affected


in some linux (arch 32 bit) I have problem executing firefox, Is there a version for CPU without request from SSE3 Flag?

thanks

Asked by sacarde 1 month ago

Answered by George Kitsoukakis 1 month ago

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site images often do not load (ex: amazon shopping cart)

This started a week or two ago intermittantly on some websites. Today I cannot see any images of amazon items in the shopping cart. I can see the thumbnails in the righ… (read more)

This started a week or two ago intermittantly on some websites. Today I cannot see any images of amazon items in the shopping cart. I can see the thumbnails in the right side bar, and if I click on an item, the image appears on its for sale page. Ebay usually shows the first image, but the rest won't load, unless I click on "unable to load images" and then they might. Or if I use the icon to put the images in their own box, I can < and > to navigate them

Turned the new "secure DNS" feature off & on, no difference. Turned off NoScript, no difference.

Asked by FireFoxSucks 1 year ago

Last reply by cor-el 1 year ago

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How to disable persistent zoom level?

Firefox 139.0.1 (64-bit) on Windows 11 I occasionally increase the zoom level of websites (usually forums) with Ctrl+mouse wheel if the default text size is too small. H… (read more)

Firefox 139.0.1 (64-bit) on Windows 11

I occasionally increase the zoom level of websites (usually forums) with Ctrl+mouse wheel if the default text size is too small. However, if I forget to set them back to 100% (Ctrl+0) before closing the tab, the next time I open that URL, it's at the former adjusted zoom level -- not 100%. Really annoying.

How do I force Firefox to open all URLs at 100% regardless of the last custom zoom level? I have default zoom already set to 100% in Settings and Zoom Text Only is not enabled.

Thanks.

Asked by Len Philpot 5 months ago

Answered by Denys 5 months ago

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How to change home page and new tab to desired URL or any extension of Firefox desktop in 2025?

How to change home page and new tab to desired URL or any extension of Firefox desktop in 2025? I am unable to find any way to change how my new tab should look when I c… (read more)

How to change home page and new tab to desired URL or any extension of Firefox desktop in 2025?

I am unable to find any way to change how my new tab should look when I click + sign or new tab is opened up on browser opening or re-opening unlike Chrome.

I hate the change of position of typing from the search bar on the current new tab to the URL bar (unseen or unheard in Chrome) that Firefox implemented without considering users who would detest it.

Using Firefox 131.0.3 (64-bit)

Asked by Varnit Nigam 1 year ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 12 months ago

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Recieving 403 errors in firefox but nowhere else

I often receive a 403 error when using Firefox Every time, before this happens, I get the unsafe website warning and then the 403 error when I continue anyway I am usi… (read more)

I often receive a 403 error when using Firefox Every time, before this happens, I get the unsafe website warning and then the 403 error when I continue anyway


I am using the latest version at the time of writing These errors only occur on my desktop PC I have tried to replicate this issue on both my phone (Android) and another laptop(Windows 11) but all the websites work normally on there.

I have tried the following, none of which have any effect:

  • Clearing cookies
  • using Troubleshoot mode
  • Restarting
  • Changing Useragent
  • Using "Forget about this site"

The following do fix the issue

  • Using a VPN
  • Using Google Chrome
  • Running Firefox in another profile

Going through the privacy and security tab and reseting all the settings sometimes works but only temporarily

The following are a few websites where the issue occurs

  1. https://kdice.com/
  2. https://latinitium.com/
  3. https://theysaidso.com/
  4. https://opensource.org/
  5. httpe://obsidian.rocks/

Asked by Thomas Harris 11 months ago

Last reply by PavelkoT 11 months ago

v. 142.0.1 - no german Language pack?

Reporting a bug: "Firefox can’t update your languages right now. Check that you are connected to the internet or try again." but - Connection is established, INDEED! Ge… (read more)

Reporting a bug:

"Firefox can’t update your languages right now. Check that you are connected to the internet or try again." but - Connection is established, INDEED!

German language pack not available :( manually downloaded verisons of german Language pack are incompatible.

please fix.

Asked by axlotl 2 months ago

Last reply by huang3292 2 months ago

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Screen sharing permissions in Google Meet

When using Google Meet in Firefox browser, I am only able to share my window, not my screen. When I choose "share screen", it says I must change my permissions - but my p… (read more)

When using Google Meet in Firefox browser, I am only able to share my window, not my screen. When I choose "share screen", it says I must change my permissions - but my permissions settings have not changed and this is a problem I have started having only in the last few days.

I do not know where I am supposed to change these permissions settings.

I have checked my permissions in settings > privacy & security > permissions - there is nothing there about screen sharing.

I have checked my permissions in padlock > connection > more information > permissions and the only options I have for screen sharing are "always ask" (default), which is set. The only other option I have is "block" which is not set.

My Firefox browser is up-to-date.

Can anyone help? Thanks!

Asked by mel37 8 months ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 8 months ago

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New AI Side Bar

I have used Firefox for longer than I care to remember and have never had any problem with it but this morning I switched on my PC and a new AI side bar has appeard on th… (read more)

I have used Firefox for longer than I care to remember and have never had any problem with it but this morning I switched on my PC and a new AI side bar has appeard on the left and I don't want it. Can you please make it so we can remove it and looking around the internet, I know I'm not the only one with this opinion.

Asked by wellseyuk 11 months ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 11 months ago

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My Gmail account hacked recovery issue

Sir my Gmail has been hacked. Hacker has changed my Gmail phone number and also recovery Gmail. Due to which I am not able to recover my Gmail, I have all the information… (read more)

Sir my Gmail has been hacked. Hacker has changed my Gmail phone number and also recovery Gmail. Due to which I am not able to recover my Gmail, I have all the information of my Gmail, if you say, you can take it. My old id / [edited] @gmail.com My old phone number / [edited] My old recovery gmail account / [edited] @gmail.com

Asked by Mirja MB 10 months ago

Last reply by James 10 months ago

YouTube videos stutter or play choppily in Firefox

Hi! I'm experiencing an issue where videos on YouTube stutter or play choppily when using Firefox. This happens even when the internet connection is strong and works fine… (read more)

Hi! I'm experiencing an issue where videos on YouTube stutter or play choppily when using Firefox. This happens even when the internet connection is strong and works fine in other browsers like Chrome.

Here’s what I’ve noticed:

The issue occurs on both 720p and 1080p videos.

It’s more noticeable when switching to full-screen mode.

I’ve tried disabling hardware acceleration, but it didn’t help.

Firefox is up to date (v126.0).

I’m using Windows 11 and have an NVIDIA GPU with the latest drivers.

I’d appreciate any suggestions or fixes. Thanks in advance for your help!

Asked by Stratify 5 months ago

Last reply by Denys 5 months ago

Firefox keeps randomly moving focused tabs to the end

When I go to view an already open tab it will sometimes randomly move it to the very end of my tabs all the way to the right. I don't want it to move tabs without my inte… (read more)

When I go to view an already open tab it will sometimes randomly move it to the very end of my tabs all the way to the right. I don't want it to move tabs without my intervention. Clicking on a tab should keep it in place.

This has been an issue for about 2 months now. I'm not sure what's causing it or even if it's entirely a Firefox issue as I have noticed something similar happen in another program with tabs that I use often. It still seems like a Firefox issue in that moving a tab all the way to the end is a very specific task that can't normally be done accidentally.

Is there a way to prevent this from happening or has anyone figured it out?

This person has the same issue: https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/stop-reordering-my-tabs/td-p/93219

Asked by Engage 5 months ago

Last reply by Denys 5 months ago

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Constant error "PR_CONNECT_RESET_ERROR"

I use Firefox Developer, on many sites, for no apparent reason, the error "Error establishing a secure connection" started popping up (error code: PR_CONNECT_RESET_ERROR.… (read more)

I use Firefox Developer, on many sites, for no apparent reason, the error "Error establishing a secure connection" started popping up (error code: PR_CONNECT_RESET_ERROR. Even on YouTube, where everything was ok before, it's all crap now. HELP PLEASE

Asked by BunnyGe 1 year ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 1 year ago