Refresh Firefox without losing Settings
Firefox has a serious problem. Within a few days of refreshing it, it starts to bog down and becomes noticeably slow. I almost gave up using it, but then found the refres… (meer info)
Firefox has a serious problem. Within a few days of refreshing it, it starts to bog down and becomes noticeably slow.
I almost gave up using it, but then found the refresh function. The first time I did this, it sped things up nicely and I retained everything. Within a week, Firefox slowed down again. So, in frustration, I reset it again. This time it did strip all my settings and saved them in a folder on the desktop.
I have seen the solution that things can be copied from this profile folder into the new profile folder.
However, I have to say that from a usability perspective, this is a real fail. To ask users to selectively copy files even once is just a pain in the ass. To expect them to do it once a week (at least) in order to keep Firefox running crisply is ridiculous.
I implore the Firefox team to come up with a better solution to help users keep Firefox running smoothly. I know it's complicated and that add ons are the real issue. But there's got to be a way to make this process more user friendly. Even just a notification when the browser senses itself slowing down that points to a well written, step by step troubleshooting guide would be good.
Or perhaps a refresh that disables addons but keeps the rest of the data. That might help people more quickly realize that an addon is causing the slow down (assuming that is the case).
I don't know what the best solution, but there has got to be a better way than refreshing, losing all data, and then being expected to selectively copy information into a profile!
Thanks!
Firefox
How to stop Firefox from flashing white screen while page is loading?
Hi, I use the dark reader add on which saves my eyes from the burning white pages of the internet. Unfortunately, firefox flashes white before loading new pages. How can … (meer info)
Hi, I use the dark reader add on which saves my eyes from the burning white pages of the internet. Unfortunately, firefox flashes white before loading new pages. How can this be stopped?
To reproduce, enable the dark reader add on. Go to duckduckgo in a new tab, do a search for anything and you'll see the screen flash white before loading results.
I was using this solution which was working perfectly, but it doesn't work anymore (after a recent refresh of firefox):
userChrome.css
@-moz-document url(chrome://browser/content/browser.xul) {
#main-window,
browser[type="content-primary"],
browser[type="content"],
tabbrowser#content,
#content,
browser[type="content"] > html
{
background: #323234 !important;
}
}
userContent.css
@charset "utf-8"; /* CSS Document */
@-moz-document url("about:newtab") { body { background-color: #011326 !important;} }
@-moz-document url(chrome://browser/content/browser.xul) { browser[type="content-primary"] {background: #011326 !important} }
Any ideas?
Hello! I lost all my passwords, bookmarks and history from the firefox account when reinstalling the operating system. Help me recover my data. Thank!
My account: [email address removed - this is a public forum. Please do not post sensitive information.] The last synchronization of my data was on September 22, 2019. The… (meer info)
My account: [email address removed - this is a public forum. Please do not post sensitive information.] The last synchronization of my data was on September 22, 2019. Then, on September 23, having logged in to my account in a browser on the new operating system, I found that synchronization was not happening. I am afraid to lose data. Help me please!
I just reinstalled my firefox and now random tabs are crashing with error "Gah, your tab has crashed". Nothing is solving this error.
I reinstalled my firefox just to refresh everything. Earlier firefox was not crashing, but now random tabs are crashing. I disabled my addons, disabled hardware accelerat… (meer info)
I reinstalled my firefox just to refresh everything. Earlier firefox was not crashing, but now random tabs are crashing. I disabled my addons, disabled hardware acceleration, disabled muti-processing, etc but still it crashes. Only when I restart in safe mode, it doesnt crash.
I reinstalled firefox 3 times now, it crashes everytime. What is the issue?
Latest Crash IDs:
000ac4f2-3cbc-4fd1-aa58-ab5f331f679c,
eaf3de09-4930-48ac-9e1a-e34e6ba373bf,
deb823df-edbf-48c7-8552-ffd1adc5ae84,
15fca752-ad1d-4758-a9cb-c09d030eca56,
c904b380-42bc-4825-9a81-05386f04db03,
54c26422-2591-43bd-831e-51018c44e863,
8b6835cb-cc79-4dc6-b739-f06fb842503a
Downloading file using Bentley ProjectWise WebServer services
To anyone who has experience or expertise in working with the integration between Bentley Systems softwares and Firefox - especially ProjectWise WebServer, I would like … (meer info)
To anyone who has experience or expertise in working with the integration between Bentley Systems softwares and Firefox - especially ProjectWise WebServer,
I would like to ask why am I able to download the file with Firefox but not with other popular web-browser such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer nor Microsoft Edge. For more technical information, the below list is the required “extension” for the browser to work correctly with ProjectWise WebServer.
- ProjectWise Web File Transfer ActiveX Control - used by any operation that downloads a file to your local web parts working directory - Bentley DGN Navigator Control - used by the ProjectWise Navigator web part - VPR ActiveX Control - used by the ProjectWise Publishing and Markup web part - Spatial ActiveX Control - used by the ProjectWise Spatial Content web part
If you may required to know more about web URL link and due to company privacy policy, I can only share the format is something like https://wsg.“companyname”.com/“server directory”
In conclusion, I would like to know what makes Firefox able to while others can’t.
Regards, Donovan
In former version could click allow for flash constantly for each site who needs
Playng Rail Nation everytime I go Ineed to allow again, that wasnt so before I updated Firefox, am I right.
If I use Firefox sync on my computer with a lot of existing saved passwords on Firefox will those passwords be wiped?
Let's say I have a computer that I use firefox day to day on (and store many passwords and login details in the browser) and do not have firefox sync enabled on it. I wan… (meer info)
Let's say I have a computer that I use firefox day to day on (and store many passwords and login details in the browser) and do not have firefox sync enabled on it. I want to use firefox sync on said computer but I dont want to lose all the existing passwords and login details on that computer without firefox sync. Will connecting firefox sync affect any of my existing data?
Private Network Extension Sometimes Fails
The new private network extension is very cool...when it works which is most of the time. I am running version 69.0.1 . The install was perfect. I turn on the extension a… (meer info)
The new private network extension is very cool...when it works which is most of the time. I am running version 69.0.1 . The install was perfect. I turn on the extension and go to a website that checks your IP address. OMG, not only is my IP address an address provided by Cloudflare, Mozilla's partner, but I now have a Cloudflare IPv6 address. That was a surprise. My ISP, Verizon FIOS does not provide IPv6 but a Firefox extension does. I am happily surprised.
The problem is that for no apparent reason connections to any website will stop working. I see the TLS connection message in the lower right but the webpage doesn't load. The fix is to turn off this extension for a few seconds and then turn it back on. Everything will then work. This occurs about every five minutes.
How can I troubleshoot this?
Thanks.
Extensions wont show up
Firefox 69.0.1, Win 10, 64bit. I can "download" extensions (in the sense that they show up as downloaded in my add-ons.) but they aren't running, nor can I see their icon… (meer info)
Firefox 69.0.1, Win 10, 64bit. I can "download" extensions (in the sense that they show up as downloaded in my add-ons.) but they aren't running, nor can I see their icons in any toolbar, or the navigation bar. I have tried a few of the fixes on the forum, but none have worked.
I get this error body.Illustrated.netTimeout.neterror What does it mean?
What is the relevant timeout that would make it not-happen? I get this error at 1 site. When I try on a public (therefore Windoze) computer, it takes about 9 minutes to… (meer info)
What is the relevant timeout that would make it not-happen? I get this error at 1 site. When I try on a public (therefore Windoze) computer, it takes about 9 minutes to connect. Firefox on Linux quits before then, even though I have increased all my timeouts to > 10 minutes.
How do I make -no-deelevate the default for Firefox in Windows 7?
I found the -no-deelevate option which let me repair the "can't drag URL's to the desktop" feature. I changed my usual shortcut to use it. How do I change Windows 7 to A… (meer info)
I found the -no-deelevate option which let me repair the "can't drag URL's to the desktop" feature. I changed my usual shortcut to use it.
How do I change Windows 7 to ALWAYS use that command line option when starting Firefox? For example, when I click on a link in an email, Windows starts the default web browser and passes it the link. How can I alter that command line to use -no-deelevate? There are also other programs that start a browser that need this tweak.
I'm OK with editing the registry if needed, but I have no idea where to go to make this the default for any browser start in Windows? If this has to be program specific, then changing Thunderbird would be my email concern... but I'd really prefer a global solution.
Every time I try to make or receive a call it asks for permission to use the microphone in GMAIL Hangouts.
Every time I try to make or receive a call it asks for permission to use microphone in Gmail Hangouts https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox . I have it set to "Allow".… (meer info)
Every time I try to make or receive a call it asks for permission to use microphone in Gmail Hangouts https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox . I have it set to "Allow". https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox When a call comes in or I try to make one it does not have the check mark box "Always Allow" on the little pop up window as I have seen before. I can set it to always allow by right clicking the chat window and page info, yet it keeps on asking for permission to use. -- It DOES show as being allowed both in the list in Options and when you check the page Info.
I thought maybe it has something to do with Flash ending, but when I use Hangouts on the Hangouts page: https://hangouts.google.com/ it works fine. And yes, I have removed all cookies and cache several times. Another thing I noticed is that you can't add any pages manually in the options. Not sure if that is related. Note that I use Firefox and Windows 7 .
Been searching for an answer since this started over a month ago. Thank you in advance for your help.
Is it possible to never open a new window when clicking the exe (or shortcut to exe)?
I use a macro on my keyboard for opening Firefox. It now simply opens the exe file. It annoys me though, that when I click the macro while Firefox is already open, it wil… (meer info)
I use a macro on my keyboard for opening Firefox. It now simply opens the exe file. It annoys me though, that when I click the macro while Firefox is already open, it will open a new window. My preferred result would be: When Firefox is not open, open the exe file. When Firefox is open in the background, switch to Firefox but don't open a new window or tab. I already looked into the browser.link.open_newwindow tweaks but that didn't result in the wanted effect (this only seems to change link windows)
Is this possible? Thanks!
Firefox is extremely slow until I restart with offline Windows Defender scan
Firefox has been extremely laggy and slow lately. I've tried every "quick fix" I've found online, to include refreshing, sfc /scannow, disabling extensions, re-installin… (meer info)
Firefox has been extremely laggy and slow lately. I've tried every "quick fix" I've found online, to include refreshing, sfc /scannow, disabling extensions, re-installing firefox, running malware scans, etc. This started after a cluster of windows, firefox, NVIDIA updates about a week ago, and I haven't been able to pinpoint the source of the issue. So far the only thing that brings the browser back to full speed is restarting my computer with an offline Windows Defender scan. It never actually finds anything, but when the computer restarts Firefox works at regular speed until it is locked for a couple hours or restarted. Any thoughts?
v70b7 on macos will not load - fleeting error message in red unreadable, update to v70b8 doesnt fix it
I have been using the Developer Edition for a while, and it has until now updated without problem. However after downloading and installing v70B7, on clicking the Icon t… (meer info)
I have been using the Developer Edition for a while, and it has until now updated without problem. However after downloading and installing v70B7, on clicking the Icon to launch it it will not launch. Sometimes the Firefox menu bar shows for a second before disappearing again, and sometimes I can see (but not read) a fleeting error screen in red. I should perhaps try to fix the problem by deleting the application and reinstalling it, but I do not want to lose all my Bookmarks, which include many valuable websites. Advice on my best way forward would be appreciated!
Why does Firefox invent new saved addresses for autofill and how could I control it
For quite a while every time Firefox thinks it sees any sort of variation in an autofill address, it has asked if it should change the saved address or save a new address… (meer info)
For quite a while every time Firefox thinks it sees any sort of variation in an autofill address, it has asked if it should change the saved address or save a new address (I have complained that it lacks a Do Nothing choice). In the past I have usually just ignored this prompt when I didn't want it to do either and usually it has been ok.
Every once in a while however, Firefox just decides to create a new saved address without my telling it to and without telling me about it. Then on some future website when I go to fill out a form, I will suddenly find that I have what look like duplicate choices because Firefox only shows the list for the current field plus a little more data which may or may not show what is different.
The most recent instance, Firefox created a duplicate of my name, address, email, phone, etc. The only difference was that the new address included data in the Organization field. It took me while to notice it because most online forms don't have anywhere for the Organization to go. I only noticed the extra address when Firefox used it as part of my mailing address when I placed an order online. Then I had to think to figure out where Firefox had gotten that 'Organization' -- I realized that I had typed that phrase on a website form a few days earlier, but certainly not in any field labeled "Organization" and I certainly didn't tell Firefox to save it.
I need to use autofill to fill out online forms -- There are several forms that I fill out once a day, but I also use autofill to fill in my name and address on a lot of other online forms where occasionally I need to type in some of the data. This seems to be when Firefox just decides it ought to keep whatever it saw me type.
I like Firefox and have it as my default browser, but I have noticed that Chrome and Opera both do a better job of filling out online forms
Auto hide toolbar does not seem to function on mac at all
I want the toolbar to auto hide except on mouseover like it does on safari, but on mac this feature seems to be entirely nonfunctional: toggling the "hide toolbar" option… (meer info)
I want the toolbar to auto hide except on mouseover like it does on safari, but on mac this feature seems to be entirely nonfunctional: toggling the "hide toolbar" option in the drop down menu when right clicking the toolbar in fullscreen does literally nothing at all
On some pages of a website, the Favicon does not load. I tried using Google and other browsers and everything loads fine, what can it be?
On some pages of a website, the Favicon does not load. I tried using Google and other browsers and everything loads fine, what can it be?
I can't save bookmarks
Still can't save bookmarks despite having tried troubleshooting info at https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/changes-toolbars-and-window-sizes-are-not-saved Running: macO… (meer info)
Still can't save bookmarks despite having tried troubleshooting info at https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/changes-toolbars-and-window-sizes-are-not-saved
Running: macOS Mojave 10.14.6 Firefox Quantum 69.0.1
Please advise ...
Login problems & cookies
I'm having problems logging into my Gmail account as well as Fiverr. When I login, nothing happens. The page only refreshes. And now with Gmail, I get an error message te… (meer info)
I'm having problems logging into my Gmail account as well as Fiverr. When I login, nothing happens. The page only refreshes. And now with Gmail, I get an error message telling me the page is "inaccessible". I refresh and can login.
What I have to do in order to login to both, is manage data, and eliminate cookies related to both accounts. Then I can login, but first have to go through an authentication process. It stinks. Does anyone have ideas on how to fix this?
Thanks