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I have to click off of the page (to desktop) to make what ever I click work.

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I have a mac. (typing from safari atm). If i try to type a web address, click a link or do anything, I have to click off the page (like on the desktop) for the action to happen. I have updated to the latest version (this started before I updated) and it didnt help.

I have a mac. (typing from safari atm). If i try to type a web address, click a link or do anything, I have to click off the page (like on the desktop) for the action to happen. I have updated to the latest version (this started before I updated) and it didnt help.

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What is your computer system and Firefox?

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?

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Try to uninstall and reinstall Firefox.

You can find the full version of the current Firefox release (47.0) in all languages and all operating systems here:

See also:


Create a new profile to test if your current profile is causing the problem.

See "Creating a profile":

If the new profile works then you can transfer files from a previously used profile to the new profile, but be cautious not to copy corrupted files to avoid carrying over problems.