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I can not change plug in settings to "ask to activate", it is grayed out for all of them, what can I do?

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Help please

Help please

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You can check this pref on the about:config page and make sure it is true (default).

  • plugins.click_to_play = true

You can open the about:config page via the location/address bar. You can accept the warning and click "I'll be careful" to continue.

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Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web Link} by holding down the <Shift>
(Mac Options)
key, and then starting Firefox. Is the problem still there?


Separate Issue; Your System Details shows;

Installed Plug-ins

Shockwave Flash 14.0 r0 Shockwave Flash 17.0 r0

Having more than one version of a program may cause issues.

Grab the uninstaller from here: Uninstall Flash Player | Windows Uninstall Flash Player | Mac Then reinstall the latest version.

Flash Player Version 17.0.0.134
https://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/distribution3.html

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Chosen Solution

You can check this pref on the about:config page and make sure it is true (default).

  • plugins.click_to_play = true

You can open the about:config page via the location/address bar. You can accept the warning and click "I'll be careful" to continue.

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soil said

Help please

Worked ....thanks