All add-ons / extensions break randomly and are disabled (the icon of the extensions is also broken under "Manage Your Extensions")

Sometimes all add-ons / extensions break randomly and are disabled (the icon of the extensions is also broken under "Manage Your Extensions"). The extensions are visible… (funda kabanzi)

Sometimes all add-ons / extensions break randomly and are disabled (the icon of the extensions is also broken under "Manage Your Extensions").

The extensions are visible under "about:addons", but the slider is turned off and the icon in front of each extension is broken / empty.

It seems that deleting these 2 files- compatibility.ini and extensions.json inside the firefox profile folder, usually fixes the issue. Only these 2 files though, don't delete anything else.

No need to mess around with the ff profiles or anything else, just deleting those 2 files and restarting the firefox usually fixes the issue with the "unregistered" addons.

This thread is for the search function, as I found some VERY old and outdated suggestions for the aforementioned issue using the search function.

I wonder what causes the extensions to "unregister" randomly.

Asked by ff_user 1 isonto elidlule

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 1 isonto elidlule

Scrolling with up down arrow keys disables keyboard intermittently. HP laptop, Firefox 125.0.2 Win 11 pro

When browsing with Firefox, scrolling with the up/down arrow keys intermittently causes the keyboard to be disabled. Trackpad and touchscreen still function, but keyboar… (funda kabanzi)

When browsing with Firefox, scrolling with the up/down arrow keys intermittently causes the keyboard to be disabled. Trackpad and touchscreen still function, but keyboard becomes completely disabled, requiring a reboot.

This ONLY happens while browsing with Firefox browser. I cannot deliberately reproduce this, but it happens frequently - up to several times a day. It seems to be tied to multiple key hits on the down and/or up keys. This only happens in Firefox, not in any other apps, including Visual Studio.

This is a brand new HP laptop. HP support says that this is a Firefox support issue because it only happens on Firefox and no other programs or scenarios.

Can you please help me to identify, troubleshoot and resolve this issue? I am a software/database engineer but this is a little outside the scope of my knowledge. I should be able to conduct any tests or provide any needed feedback at a useful level with only a reasonable level of hand holding. I suspect that Firefox is somehow inhibiting or disrupting the keyboard driver.


Environment: FIREFOX 125.0.2 64 bit

Windows 11 Edition Windows 11 Pro Version 23H2 Installed on ‎2/‎13/‎2024 OS build 22631.3447 Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22688.1000.0

Keyboard drivers: HID Keyboard Device

   ETD.sys            15.56.2.26           ELAN Microelectronics Corp. 
   kbdclass.sys    10.0.22621.1 (Winbuild.160101.0800)       Microsoft
   kbdhid.sys        10.0.22621.1 (Winbuild.160101.0800)       Microsoft

Standard PS/2 Keyboard

   ETD.sys            15.56.2.26           ELAN Microelectronics Corp. 
   i8042prt.sys    10.0.22621.1 (Winbuild.160101.0800)       Microsoft
   kbdclass.sys    10.0.22621.1 (Winbuild.160101.0800)       Microsoft


HP Envy laptop model 17t-cw000 Processor 13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700H 2.40 GHz Installed RAM 32.0 GB (31.7 GB usable) Product ID 00355-61386-37102-AAOEM System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor Pen and touch Touch support with 10 touch points

Asked by cliffb1 2 ezinsukwini ezidlule

Last reply by zeroknight 2 ezinsukwini ezidlule

Tabs are automatically changing to spam sites

I have many tabs open at the same time and I'm noticing tabs from Urban Dictionary in particular are automatically changing to suspicious sites, quite a few porn sites in… (funda kabanzi)

I have many tabs open at the same time and I'm noticing tabs from Urban Dictionary in particular are automatically changing to suspicious sites, quite a few porn sites in fact.

Is this something Urban Dictionary is doing to direct viewers to sponsors or is there a bug in my FF browser?

Asked by stephenslr1 2 emasontweni adlule

Last reply by cor-el 2 emasontweni adlule

Since upgrading to MacOS 14.4.1 I can no longer 'post' in ANY facebook 'for sale' groups or even MarketPlace.

I realized since I upgraded my MacMini to 14.4.1 I can no longer 'post' into any of the yard sale/garage sale sites I am on, not even MarketPlace. All I get after a long … (funda kabanzi)

I realized since I upgraded my MacMini to 14.4.1 I can no longer 'post' into any of the yard sale/garage sale sites I am on, not even MarketPlace. All I get after a long wait is a 'technical problem' notice. Am I doing something wrong?

Asked by Roland Irish 2 emasontweni adlule

Last reply by cor-el 1 isonto elidlule

Issue with using YouTube on Firefox Ubuntu 22.04

Anyone experiencing issue with YouTube on Firefox - I am not able to select suggestions on YouTube search using up/down arrow keys - On Ubuntu 22.04 - Firefox 124.0.2 … (funda kabanzi)

Anyone experiencing issue with YouTube on Firefox - I am not able to select suggestions on YouTube search using up/down arrow keys - On Ubuntu 22.04 - Firefox 124.0.2

Asked by harshakp06 1 isonto elidlule

Last reply by zeroknight 1 isonto elidlule

Tabs not completely shifted over to the left.

Hello Good People, I installed Firefox a few days ago and it was looking good. I don't like that icon in the top-left hand so I right clicked it and removed it. All was … (funda kabanzi)

Hello Good People,

I installed Firefox a few days ago and it was looking good. I don't like that icon in the top-left hand so I right clicked it and removed it. All was good. However, today there is a blank black space in the corner as if the icon was back (but without an actual icon). It's only a small thing but it bugs me. I want the tabs to be shifted all the way over to the left like they have been up to today. It's triggering my OCD. Anyway, any advice appreciated.

Best Wishes

Matt Hammond

Asked by m.p.hammond 1 isonto elidlule

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 1 isonto elidlule

Importing bookmarks from a different moxilla account

Is it possible to import bookmarks for a different Mozilla account. Apparently I have 2 different Mozilla accounts. I had been using (I'll call it account #1) for quite… (funda kabanzi)

Is it possible to import bookmarks for a different Mozilla account. Apparently I have 2 different Mozilla accounts. I had been using (I'll call it account #1) for quite a while, and recently subscribed to Mozilla VPN service. When I subscribed i gave it login info for "Account #2". How can I keep the logon info for the VPN, and get my bookmarks imported from the old (routinely used account #1) ? Or, can I change the VPN service to the old account (account #1)? I know how to add another device to the VPN account, but the "accounts" are on the same "device".

Thanks...

Asked by larryag 1 isonto elidlule

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 1 isonto elidlule

Printing problem--been getting a printing error the last couple days this message "error occurred while printing".

been getting a printing error the last couple days this message "error occurred while printing". Printer then puts out partial page(s) then stops printing. been trying … (funda kabanzi)

been getting a printing error the last couple days this message "error occurred while printing". Printer then puts out partial page(s) then stops printing. been trying to print copies of tax forms ( 11 pages)?? page that print shows Firefox in top left corner of page. Today same problem with a four page email print job.

Asked by kmfa1 2 emasontweni adlule

Last reply by Paul 2 emasontweni adlule

Videos automatically play after a short period of time after being paused (Ubuntu 22.04)

When I pause a video (any site) and go to another tab / stay on the site, after a seemingly random amount of time the video starts playing again. I'm using latest Firef… (funda kabanzi)

When I pause a video (any site) and go to another tab / stay on the site, after a seemingly random amount of time the video starts playing again.

I'm using latest Firefox on Ubuntu 22.04 (snap).

I've tried (didn't work):

  • Disabling media hardware controls through about:config
  • Disabling autoplay through about:config

Asked by Pawel Len 1 isonto elidlule

Last reply by cor-el 1 isonto elidlule

Firefox / Windows 10 Constant Need to Refresh

Almost every time that I open a new session of Firefox I get a message that there is a problem and it needs a refresh, which removes the extension I use all the time. Any… (funda kabanzi)

Almost every time that I open a new session of Firefox I get a message that there is a problem and it needs a refresh, which removes the extension I use all the time. Any ideas why this keeps happening over and over and what I might to resolve the problem?

Asked by irisheddie 2 emasontweni adlule

Last reply by cor-el 1 isonto elidlule

sometimes google won't open

In windows 10, unrepeatably, firefox won't open google so I immediately open it in a new tab and it works. This happens randomly so I can't do any tests to find out if it… (funda kabanzi)

In windows 10, unrepeatably, firefox won't open google so I immediately open it in a new tab and it works. This happens randomly so I can't do any tests to find out if it is an extension or hardware acceleration that is the problem.

Asked by jvvlog 1 isonto elidlule

Last reply by zeroknight 1 isonto elidlule

Repeated Installation Requests

Hello, I've installed Firefox twice in the last couple of days (Windows 10 - I think) and I continue to receive messages that say I need to install the latest version. … (funda kabanzi)

Hello, I've installed Firefox twice in the last couple of days (Windows 10 - I think) and I continue to receive messages that say I need to install the latest version.

Do you issue updates daily, or is there something wrong with my Firefox installation or is it something else?

Thank you.

Asked by Jerry Wiener 1 isonto elidlule

Last reply by zeroknight 1 isonto elidlule

Youtube only shows White Screen.. no video plays

Firefox works great on every other video site. But Youtube will not show or play video. I have refreshed Firefox, disabled add on. Restarted my computer, tested all hardw… (funda kabanzi)

Firefox works great on every other video site. But Youtube will not show or play video. I have refreshed Firefox, disabled add on. Restarted my computer, tested all hardware. No Bueno...

Asked by valkerie33 1 isonto elidlule

Last reply by zeroknight 1 isonto elidlule

no audio/video

it keeps popping this message up "firefox is installing components needed to play audio or video on this page, please try again later" its been saying this since the new … (funda kabanzi)

it keeps popping this message up "firefox is installing components needed to play audio or video on this page, please try again later" its been saying this since the new update and keeps telling me failed to check for update.

Asked by CellKey 1 isonto elidlule

Last reply by zeroknight 1 isonto elidlule

on 15.9 esr channel, last update all extensions are now disabled

Lest update to 15.9 all my extensions are now disabled. Missing Lastpass and Surfshark from my menu bar. Doesn't seem to be any way to Enable them from Extensions screen… (funda kabanzi)

Lest update to 15.9 all my extensions are now disabled. Missing Lastpass and Surfshark from my menu bar. Doesn't seem to be any way to Enable them from Extensions screen.

I reloaded Lastpass from their site and this is now working on my Menu bar.

But what happened to cause this

Asked by Chris Walstow 1 isonto elidlule

Last reply by cor-el 1 isonto elidlule