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new version 41 newtab.url doesn't work

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Firefox new version 41 makes 'browser.newtab.url' doesn't work. the value is 'https://www.google.com.tw/' after updating, it no longer works. How to fix this problem?

Firefox new version 41 makes 'browser.newtab.url' doesn't work. the value is 'https://www.google.com.tw/' after updating, it no longer works. How to fix this problem?

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Hello brad821228, yes from 41 the browser.newtab.url preference is abused and should be removed (bug Bug 1118285)

try to install the next add-on : New Tab Override (browser.newtab.url replacement), and after that, modify (double-click on it) the next preference

  • extensions.newtaboverride@agenedia.com.url

to https://www.google.com.tw/ OR any other url you want

probably now you are able to see your url in the new tab page. :-)


thank you

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Hello brad821228, yes from 41 the browser.newtab.url preference is abused and should be removed (bug Bug 1118285)

try to install the next add-on : New Tab Override (browser.newtab.url replacement), and after that, modify (double-click on it) the next preference

  • extensions.newtaboverride@agenedia.com.url

to https://www.google.com.tw/ OR any other url you want

probably now you are able to see your url in the new tab page. :-)


thank you

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Thank you very much =]

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You are welcome

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Note that the Firefox 41.0 is not a new version as it is on the Beta channel while Fx 40.0 is the new Release version. There can be six to twelve Beta builds for a version that n the Beta channel.