Microsoft Defender Antivirus found Trojan:Script/Wacatac.B!ml in langpack-en-US@firefox.Mozilla.org.xpi

I recently had Firefox auto update the version of Firefox on my windows computer I have for personal use. Within 48 hours or so, Microsoft defender gave me the following… (மேலும் படிக்க)

I recently had Firefox auto update the version of Firefox on my windows computer I have for personal use. Within 48 hours or so, Microsoft defender gave me the following notification in the image below, also mentioned in the title.

A little research has had mixed results on Reddit. Anyway, I am not directly looking for advice here on securing my device. Rather, I am wondering if there is any chance this could be a problem on the Firefox end, perhaps an issued caused by the recent update? Thanks.

Asked by everestpaintballer 8 மணி நேரத்திற்கு முன்பு

Last reply by cor-el 8 மணி நேரத்திற்கு முன்பு

Firefox crashing on attempted download

Attempting to download and install browser. exe. file downloads OK. When running exe. file, it hangs halfway through, and stops. Following message appears: "Gah. Your ta… (மேலும் படிக்க)

Attempting to download and install browser. exe. file downloads OK. When running exe. file, it hangs halfway through, and stops. Following message appears: "Gah. Your tab just crashed" Restore tabs option fails to fix problem!

My desktop PC is using Win 10, 64 bit with 16GB RAM. Chrome browser Version 114.0.5735.110. Have cleared cache and history. Win Defender only anti-malware prog running. Have run CCleaner.

Any help much appreciated. Thank you, Geoff in Australia.

Asked by ausGeoff 18 மணி நேரத்திற்கு முன்பு

Last reply by cor-el 16 மணி நேரத்திற்கு முன்பு

can't stop downloads of .pdf files from automatically opening

please note it seems possible that this category is specifically for download of firefox, this is not so. opting for this category given the possibility that that theory … (மேலும் படிக்க)

please note it seems possible that this category is specifically for download of firefox, this is not so. opting for this category given the possibility that that theory is mistaken, and due to not seeing any other category that might be more suitable

using firefox developer edition (also couldn't find an individual category for this), and when downloading any files, it saves automatically without asking where/what to name it etc., as preferred. but specifically for pdf files, it always opens them in a new tab upon completing the download; this can be very frustrating when downloading larger quantities, especially with it switching to that file tab and away from the source of downloading. firefox is not even the default for opening pdf in the first place

looked through preferences for anything (and tested anything that looks potentially relevant, to no avail), looked for a solution online from various sources and search methods, no dice

how can this be disabled?

Asked by inlakeshiva 2 நாட்கள் முன்பு

Last reply by TyDraniu 2 நாட்கள் முன்பு

won't download

I'm trying to download Firefox on a new computer. It downloaded the install program at least 6 times in about an hour, but it never finishes downloading. How can I avoid… (மேலும் படிக்க)

I'm trying to download Firefox on a new computer. It downloaded the install program at least 6 times in about an hour, but it never finishes downloading. How can I avoid this and get it to actually download Firefox?

Asked by banders7 3 நாட்கள் முன்பு

Last reply by James 3 நாட்கள் முன்பு

Multiple questions on profile backups

I will be moving all of my data to a new laptop and want to know if I need to have both my personal Firefox profile and the "default-release" profile backed up. The "defa… (மேலும் படிக்க)

I will be moving all of my data to a new laptop and want to know if I need to have both my personal Firefox profile and the "default-release" profile backed up. The "default" one is over 3GB and has over 20k files in it, and my personal one is only 113 MB with 1300 files — and my thumb drive needs all the extra space it can get. (Why would the "default-release" profile be so much larger than my personal one?)

The old laptop runs on Windows and the new one will have the Linux OS. Will that make a difference in using a backed up Firefox profile? I mean, will the data still work in the new OS?

Asked by pad804 1 வாரத்திற்கு முன்பு

Last reply by cor-el 5 நாட்கள் முன்பு

Firefox update ruine my profile which is not that easy to save

Each and every time you install an upgrade on Firefox, your profile vanishes. So I questioned on how to save my profile and I found a nasty solution where you have to clo… (மேலும் படிக்க)

Each and every time you install an upgrade on Firefox, your profile vanishes. So I questioned on how to save my profile and I found a nasty solution where you have to close Firefox because of a stupid empty file named parent.lock which happen to be empty on the 2 cases I checked. I did not sniff in the restore constraints yet... What a mess ! Looking at the frequency the Firefox's upgrade arrives, it would be advisable to automatically preserve the user's parameters. Alternately it would be a good thing to have a save/restore function for Firefox's parameter.

Asked by jlbcs 1 வாரத்திற்கு முன்பு

Last reply by cor-el 5 நாட்கள் முன்பு

I am trying to watch a fim on video which i have subscribed to but Mozilla is blocking it please help

I am trying to view a film on vimeo i have subscribed to for 72 hours but Mozilla isblocking it

Asked by whitenight 1 வாரத்திற்கு முன்பு

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 6 நாட்கள் முன்பு

My e-mail address changed, but the old one keeps popping up. I need to ELIMINATE the old one and use ONLY the new one.

My e-mail address changed, but the old one keeps popping up. I need to ELIMINATE the old one and use ONLY the new one. I've told various organizations, businesses, etc.… (மேலும் படிக்க)

My e-mail address changed, but the old one keeps popping up. I need to ELIMINATE the old one and use ONLY the new one. I've told various organizations, businesses, etc., to make the change. I want Mozilla Firefox to ELIMINATE the old one and use ONLY the new one. Help!

Asked by Glen Anderson 1 வாரத்திற்கு முன்பு

Last reply by Dropa 1 வாரத்திற்கு முன்பு

windows 8.1 ongoing mozilla support 2023

Hello, I am still using windows 8.1 64bit & refuse windows 10, due to high risk privacy, yes predictable hollow words are said, BUT is Microsoft, a greedy un-scruple… (மேலும் படிக்க)

Hello, I am still using windows 8.1 64bit & refuse windows 10, due to high risk privacy, yes predictable hollow words are said, BUT is Microsoft, a greedy un-scrupled money making, money hungry corporate entity, wants us to willing give it our private details voluntarily or under thin layer of extortion.

Hence my sticking to windows 8.1 as I have certain control, mainly updates.

Will Mozilla browsers be specifically supporting older operating systems like windows 8.1 into the coming years, not just months, e.g. until January 2023

Yes is a blunt question, but is eluded against in other responses, maybe is Microsoft buy out to sacrifice mozilla loyal users or similar, same query is for Brave browser. Mozilla I think is last Bastian for decency & morality, a leader in justice & honour.

Asked by rustyfacebook 5 மாதங்களுக்கு முன்பு

Last reply by James 1 வாரத்திற்கு முன்பு

back up firefox account

Hello, my computer crashed yesterday because my ssd of my computer broke, therefore i had to reinstall firefox. Having done so and looging in, i cannot find my bookmar… (மேலும் படிக்க)

Hello,

my computer crashed yesterday because my ssd of my computer broke, therefore i had to reinstall firefox. Having done so and looging in, i cannot find my bookmarks, passowords, history, etc. I am sure i had my account always synced.

i would appricate your help.

With kind regards

Celine

Asked by c.caly 1 வாரத்திற்கு முன்பு

Last reply by cor-el 1 வாரத்திற்கு முன்பு

how on EARTH do i get to an actual mozilla/firefox person for support. i need help logging in

i am using a loaner laptop right now while i wait for my main laptop to be returned to me. i need my bookmarks so i downloaded the browser & went to log in. i can't … (மேலும் படிக்க)

i am using a loaner laptop right now while i wait for my main laptop to be returned to me. i need my bookmarks so i downloaded the browser & went to log in. i can't find my password & apparently to reset it i lose all my bookmarks which is the ONE THING i need from firefox right now. i am fully logged into firefox on that other laptop (tho who knows now that i tried logging in on my new device). i can't risk losing all my bookmarks. i need some help here, but i couldn't even get help without creating a NEW firefox account. can someone send me a support email to reach out to?

Asked by miwillif 1 வாரத்திற்கு முன்பு

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 1 வாரத்திற்கு முன்பு

Firefox Crashes Above Version 111.0.1

Need some help with Firefox crashing. System: Windows 8.1 64 Bit instilled on a Samsung SSD, 24 GB free space, 24 Gigs RAM, Firefox installed on conventional HDD (G:\) … (மேலும் படிக்க)

Need some help with Firefox crashing. System: Windows 8.1 64 Bit instilled on a Samsung SSD, 24 GB free space, 24 Gigs RAM, Firefox installed on conventional HDD (G:\) drive, 1.03 TB free space. This has been the standing configuration for many years, working with no problems.

Problems began with FF update 111.0. Any attempt to download files (.jpg or .pdf) would cause the “save” button to freeze, and after a seconds FF would crash. If an attempt was made to change a setting FF would again crash so quickly it was impossible to attempt any changes. Oddly enough, FF update 111.0.1 fixed the issue (or so I thought) and things returned to normal. I assumed whatever caused the problem had been fixed.

Unfortunately, every update beyond 111.0.1 reverts back to the same freezing and crashing behavior. I have attempted the following with all updates above 111.0.1 in an effort to correct the issue. So far nothing has worked. BTW, Brave and Chrome work just fine.

Cleared out all cache and cookies. Changed download folder Opening in safe (trouble shooting) mode Clean install(s) Disabled hardware acceleration. Putting the entire program on C:\ drive (apparently the newer FF installer does not allow custom installations any more). Checked and updated all drivers

Currently I have disabled automatic updates as none of them have the same freeze/crash issue. I am out of ideas and would certainly be glad to get any advice. At this point Brave is going to be my new default browser. Yes, I know 8.1 is no longer supported but I am not in a position to replace this PC at the moment.

Asked by rsoden1 1 வாரத்திற்கு முன்பு

Last reply by cor-el 1 வாரத்திற்கு முன்பு

Firefox can't download files from Google Drive.

It seems like no matter what I do, I can't get Firefox to download files from Google Drive. It loads for a moment, then it says "The page isn’t redirecting properly". I h… (மேலும் படிக்க)

It seems like no matter what I do, I can't get Firefox to download files from Google Drive. It loads for a moment, then it says "The page isn’t redirecting properly". I have confirmed that it's only Firefox because I can download files from Google Drive with Google Chrome. I have disabled Enhanced Tracking Protection, selecting the Standard Enhanced Tracking Protection Setting, and even refreshing Firefox. Though, I noticed that it only works on incognito mode for whatever reason.

Asked by Sayed Mamdouh 2 வாரங்களுக்கு முன்பு

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 1 வாரத்திற்கு முன்பு