check and autoupdate to latest version in lab/classroom environment

I would like to setup Firefox so it checks for updates and installs them during maintenance windows (overnight) and runs the updates as 'system' account. I tried using t… (read more)

I would like to setup Firefox so it checks for updates and installs them during maintenance windows (overnight) and runs the updates as 'system' account.

I tried using the following GPO settings

Application Autoupdate Enabled Background updater Enabled Disable Firefox Studies Enabled Disable Telemetry Enabled Disable Update Disabled Don't Check Default Browser Enabled

This seems to create Schedule tasks in Windows task scheduler, but the tasks are running as previously logged on user accounts. which doesn't help us in this particular environment.

I know we can manually push out the latest version via creating new MCM application pushes but the amount of updates that are coming down is a labor intensive exercise and we don't have the budget for PatchMyPC

Please post any thoughts!

Asked by scott.boyd 32 minutes ago

White line on the top of a page

Hi! I got white line on the top of any pages. I see it for two my pc in firefox. Another browser has not it. How can i remove this bug? Please look the screenshot. … (read more)

Hi! I got white line on the top of any pages. I see it for two my pc in firefox. Another browser has not it. How can i remove this bug? Please look the screenshot.

Asked by Ruslan 56 minutes ago

Websites not working as it seems the sites are not resolved. Works in Safari without a problem

As of recent I increasingly have issues with accessing websites, those websites previously (yesterday) worked fine on Firefox. Version is 148.0 on Mac 26.3 (Apple M3 Sili… (read more)

As of recent I increasingly have issues with accessing websites, those websites previously (yesterday) worked fine on Firefox. Version is 148.0 on Mac 26.3 (Apple M3 Silicon).

Now it has completely stopped working. Only websites using direct IP-address still work, all others fail with "Hmm. We’re having trouble finding that site.". Safari still opens the websites flawlessly.

Nothing has changed on the OS level or application level as no updates have been installed (no need, as everything is up to date). Antivirus is BitDefender with extension for Firefox enabled for already an extended time (year or so).

I tried disabling several dns.resolver settings as mentioned in https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-cant-load-websites-other-browsers-can. No improvement whatsoever.

I quit firefox, removed the cache manually and restarted while starting a new test profile, so completely blank. Issue is still there.

DNS Servers on OS-level are correct.

Version 148 was installed last night evening and as such could be the reason for the failure since it is basically the only thing that changed.

Asked by charles70 1 hour ago

Do any of the AI chatbots identify the sources where they found the info?

The small - apparently AI - summary provided at the top of a Firefox search always lists the identity of the sources where the info is found. Do any of the AI chatbots id… (read more)

The small - apparently AI - summary provided at the top of a Firefox search always lists the identity of the sources where the info is found. Do any of the AI chatbots identify the sources where they found the info?

Asked by alexander4612 1 hour ago

In mac, when i open firefox the window is about 3/4 sized, i use the arrows to expand to fill my screen, i don't want "full screen" mode but I just want it to fill the screen in general when i open it.

I have a mac mini, and i use firefox, when i open the app the window fills about 3/4 of the screen i use the arrows to expand the side and bottom to fill the screen (not … (read more)

I have a mac mini, and i use firefox, when i open the app the window fills about 3/4 of the screen i use the arrows to expand the side and bottom to fill the screen (not full screen mode) just wanting firefox to open and fill the screen in general.

Once i expand the sides and bottom to fill screen i close and reopen fireox but it wont retain that size, so i see my desktop on the right and bottom areas. I thought by resizing closing it would retain that upon re opening, but it doesn't.

I dont want to be in full screen mode i just want when i open firefox for it to fill the screen and keep my top bar and whatnot in tact, is there something in settings or with key strokes via mac that I can do once i manually adjust the screen size so that it retains that size?

My current display settings are 1920x1080 if that matters and mac os tahoe with firefox 148 installed.

Asked by FTLOSM2 1 hour ago

When I get to Medici to watch operas when I click on the opera to watch it I get error 500

When I get to Medici to watch operas when I click on the opera to watch it I get error 500. This occurs on my pc. When I use my roku downstairs and go to Medici everyth… (read more)

When I get to Medici to watch operas when I click on the opera to watch it I get error 500. This occurs on my pc. When I use my roku downstairs and go to Medici everything works fine.

Asked by lensue468 1 hour ago

Initial setup and I login to FireFox, it stated that it would sync automatically; however in my settings I opted to not save password or payment information, how do I confirm it's not happening?

Initial setup and I login to FireFox, it stated that it would sync automatically; however in my settings I opted to not save password or payment information, how do I con… (read more)

Initial setup and I login to FireFox, it stated that it would sync automatically; however in my settings I opted to not save password or payment information, how do I confirm it's not happening?

Asked by jcolla03 1 hour ago

What access does AI chatbot have to browsing when not active?

When the AI chatbot is enabled in the sidebar but "collapsed" -- the tool not engaged -- is any data sent to the chatbot provider? Can the chatbot be collecting data whil… (read more)

When the AI chatbot is enabled in the sidebar but "collapsed" -- the tool not engaged -- is any data sent to the chatbot provider? Can the chatbot be collecting data while not engaging with the user? Or is context sent only with prompts and limited to the tab that is open?

What sort of sandboxing is enforced by Firefox?

Asked by gcc4 2 hours ago

Home page shortcuts disappearing

The main reason I use Firefox rather than Chrome or Edge is because Firefox allows 32 home page shortcuts. I configure my home page with all 4 available rows of 8, pinned… (read more)

The main reason I use Firefox rather than Chrome or Edge is because Firefox allows 32 home page shortcuts. I configure my home page with all 4 available rows of 8, pinned in position so they are grouped based on function, along with putting the home page icon on the toolbar. On several occasions these have disappeared and the 'popular sites' do not load. I have had to use Control Panel -> uninstall program to 'fix' Firefox; this causes all my shortcuts to disappear, along with the toolbar 'home' icon and '4 row' display. I am running Windows 10 Pro, and will be migrating to Windows 11 Pro on a new computer. Will this issue be fixed with Firefox running on Win 11? Is there a way to easily save my home page settings so that if they disappear I can reload them? Thanks!

Asked by CLANDRY124 2 hours ago

Windows Hello/Duo Security integration not working with physical key

I recently switched over to a physical key for 2FA through Duo for managing several work accounts. When Windows Security pops up for the key authentication, it automatica… (read more)

I recently switched over to a physical key for 2FA through Duo for managing several work accounts. When Windows Security pops up for the key authentication, it automatically cancels my Duo login. This doesn't happen if I use Chrome or Edge.

Is there a way to address this via Firefox?

I can't access Duo support easily and have already tried disabling the Windows Security pop-up.

Thanks for any suggestions!

Asked by joe.dallemolle 2 hours ago

Swaps to new tab when I click link, even though the setting for that option is turned off

I've recently come across the issue stated in the title. I've turned the setting off and on again, tried with the setting on and off, and it keeps automatically swapping … (read more)

I've recently come across the issue stated in the title. I've turned the setting off and on again, tried with the setting on and off, and it keeps automatically swapping to the new tab 95% of the time. There are a couple times that it wont swap but it more than certainly happens on the 2nd try. I believe this started happening after update 148 was installed.

Asked by Zac Milbourn 3 hours ago