Open local files (not from web) in a default application after v.127

Hi All, I need open local exists files file:///.../index_details.rst or file:///.../index_details.txt in my default system editor. This has worked pretty well last i… (read more)

Hi All,

I need open local exists files

file:///.../index_details.rst or file:///.../index_details.txt in my default system editor.

This has worked pretty well last in version 127. (https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/firefox/releases/127.0/linux-x86_64/en-US/)

But after v127 Firefox always opens files directly (see screen). I can't find any settings to change this behavior. Something has been changed.

I keep back the firefox upgrade so long it was posible for me but 127 is now old and i use the last version 133.0-1.

I'm using Linux (Debian).

Thanks

Asked by v8 15 hours ago

Last reply by v8 46 minutes ago

I cannot change language in the settings

I intended to change the language setting in my browser temporarily from English to Swedish. But now I cannot change it back to English. I see the option and I click on i… (read more)

I intended to change the language setting in my browser temporarily from English to Swedish. But now I cannot change it back to English. I see the option and I click on it but it does not do anything. I cannot even take away Swedish (svenska) as a language.

Asked by pegah_22 27 minutes ago

Getting through to and downlading emails

Microsoft recently decided to update Firefox, since when I have found it unusable, particularly where accessing my webmail (on Vox) is concerned. I tried going back to a… (read more)

Microsoft recently decided to update Firefox, since when I have found it unusable, particularly where accessing my webmail (on Vox) is concerned. I tried going back to an earlier installation of Firefox and reinstalling that, but still have no luck. Please tell me (although not by email, obviously) how I may access my emails. Telephonic communication is difficult because of weak or often absent signal, but people seem able to reach me on WhatsApp - same number: [edited phone# from public support forum]

Asked by asstute 2 hours ago

firefox bookmark too strict about URI fragment, causing bookmarked google docs not to show as such

usually whenever a page of a website is bookmarked, a blue star is visible at the corner of the address bar, mentioning "edit this bookmark" when you hover on it. however… (read more)

usually whenever a page of a website is bookmarked, a blue star is visible at the corner of the address bar, mentioning "edit this bookmark" when you hover on it. however while browsing thru a google doc, depending on which paragraph the cursor is located, a URI fragment such as "#heading=h.xxxx" being added. it appears that firefox is too strict about such a minor change in the URI, causing firefox to stop detecting the page as bookmarked, and displaying an empty star mentioning "Bookmark this page" instead. this behavior is observed in google docs, but is not exclusive to any specific website.

Asked by evakhoni 1 hour ago

Two Computer both with firefox, but one will not rememebr some input fields

This is a really strange problem, something I have never encountered before. I have two- near identical desktop computers Computer 1 is an HP Elite Pro 8300 Computer 2 i… (read more)

This is a really strange problem, something I have never encountered before.

I have two- near identical desktop computers Computer 1 is an HP Elite Pro 8300 Computer 2 is an HP Elite Desk 800 G1

Both have the exact same latest version of Windows 10 (Pro 64 Bit Version 22H2) Both have the exact same version of Firefox (133.0) Both Firefox browsers are synced via my Firefox account, so same Settings, same Bookmarks, same Extensions etc.

Yet one of them has a problem with remembering certain input field criteria (although they both remember passwords and usernames just fine). I have uploaded some screengrabs as one illustration of this problem

Essentially, this a courier website which I use for sending packages. I have a site ID number

When I use Computer 1 to make a booking, it has always remembered my Site ID. When I open the page, the SiteID field is already filled in, and the "Remember Me" checkbox is already checked. See Computer1.png

However, when I use Computer 2 to make a booking, I have to enter the SiteID every time, even though I check the "Remember Me" checkbox, and click the "Book a Pickup" button, the next time I open the page, the SiteID input field is blank, and the "Remember Me" checkbox is unchecked. See Computer2.png

At first, I thought it was a problem with the computer, but I tried using Chrome on Computer 2 and it works fine . See Computer2A.png

I cannot think of anything that might be causing this. I have even gone through the Settings pages side-by-side to make sure all the checkboxes are identical. Nothing different that I can find. There are other web pages that do similar things with fields that are not usernames or passwords, but all passwords and usernames for the other website I login to are remembered fine, and they are all listed in the saved passwords section of Settings.

Any help or ideas I could try would be appreciated.

Asked by cooky1 2 hours ago

Earthlink mail will not download

Every so often a link goes "bad" on Firefox. After years of being ok, the link won't download or it downloads partially and the wheel of death keeps spinning. The only so… (read more)

Every so often a link goes "bad" on Firefox. After years of being ok, the link won't download or it downloads partially and the wheel of death keeps spinning. The only solution I have found is to switch to Google. This time my earthlink email downloaded but would not allow me to scroll down on an individual page. Then it wouldn't download at all. I don't know if it is connected but an odd graphic has been showing up just before the email loads. Picture a U facing right with jagged teeth closing the U. I really don't want to switch to Google. Please advise.

Asked by chelleym 8 hours ago

Last reply by William Jack 3 hours ago

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Why does Firefox eat up over half of my system memory?

My system memory is reading at 57% right now in task manager, that the vast majority of that is being used by Firefox. Why? Normally, this would be called a flaw in the… (read more)

My system memory is reading at 57% right now in task manager, that the vast majority of that is being used by Firefox.

Why?

Normally, this would be called a flaw in the program, not the user, as all I have done in regards to settings is "keep tabs previous open when re-opening Firefox" and "Do not automatically update" because Firefox took it upon itself to not re-open my previous tabs on the last update.

Why is this program eating up all of that memory? I have "Firefox (15)" in Task manager under "Apps" and then 13 more instances of Firefox in "Backround Processes"

Wtf?

Asked by grandmastertkoe 4 hours ago

Answered by grandmastertkoe 3 hours ago

Missing Referrer in Firefox VTT File Requests for CDN Access

Hello, We are currently experiencing an issue where VTT file requests made through Firefox for Web do not include the Referer in the request header. This prevents access… (read more)

Hello,

We are currently experiencing an issue where VTT file requests made through Firefox for Web do not include the Referer in the request header. This prevents access to files hosted on our CDN.

The CDN we use restricts requests based on the domain of the Referer and cannot use the Origin as a reference.

While other browsers such as Chrome and Safari include the Referer in the request header without any issues, Firefox alone omits the Referrer, causing this problem.

Is there a way to resolve this issue?

Asked by lee 4 hours ago

Devices connected to my account

Is there a way I can edit the names of my devices listed when i share a page ? because sometimes I can barely read what the device is because it has useless data bef… (read more)

Is there a way I can edit the names of my devices listed when i share a page ? because sometimes I can barely read what the device is because it has useless data before the actual name of the computer or device Im trying to share to, especially on a cell phone making it harder to read, on a PC, tablet or laptop it depends on where, on the page you click (( like my name, your company name, just irrelevant data )) which leads me to having to share to every device, cause i cant tell them apart  :( Wish I could edit the name from my PC but as you can see in the pic there's no option :( Any Idea's ??

Asked by Neco 23 hours ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 5 hours ago

Private Browsing and Autoplay

Latest Version Hello. I am using 'Private Browsing' mode and, under 'Autoplay,' 'Block Video and Audio' has been selected but the odd website continues to play Video an… (read more)

Latest Version

Hello.

I am using 'Private Browsing' mode and, under 'Autoplay,' 'Block Video and Audio' has been selected but the odd website continues to play Video and Audio automatically.

Additionally, there are 2 websites listed, both which have 'Allow Audio and Video' selected:

about:welcome aboutwelcomeprivate welcome

Someone suggested going into about:config and changing 'True' to False' under 'permissions.isolateBy.privateBrowsing.'

However changing the 'above value' did not work.

Is what I am attempting to do not possible 'or' am I missing a detail?

Every error is a learning opportunity!

Asked by Buddy2014 7 hours ago

Firefox and Facebook

'Another' Issue With Firefox: On my desktop, I view Facebook via the Firefox browser. When viewing posts from other people, the date/time stamp is no longer visible. In… (read more)

'Another' Issue With Firefox:

On my desktop, I view Facebook via the Firefox browser. When viewing posts from other people, the date/time stamp is no longer visible.

Instead, it shows a random series of numbers and digits. However, 'hovering' over it displays the date and time.

Refreshing the page does not work. The issue also occurs on Opera.

'Again,' am I missing an 'obvious' detail here?

Asked by Buddy2014 7 hours ago

Last reply by KayTa 6 hours ago

i need to disable some hotkeys

i need to delete the hotkey for closing browser/tabs with shift+w mainly. but every other hotkey is also in need of disabling. its an awful function that is completely un… (read more)

i need to delete the hotkey for closing browser/tabs with shift+w mainly. but every other hotkey is also in need of disabling. its an awful function that is completely unnecessary and unwanted. there is also nothing in the setting to even disable it which is fucking awful. why is it not a setting??

browser is about one reply from support away from being forever uninstalled.

Asked by Lain A 6 hours ago

Bug: Frequent failure of moving bookmarks around within bookmarks menu

Been using Firefox since the 90s and been on Mac since 2000s. This problem has been happening for about a year, throughout three macbooks (my old one, a temp one, and my … (read more)

Been using Firefox since the 90s and been on Mac since 2000s. This problem has been happening for about a year, throughout three macbooks (my old one, a temp one, and my new one) and multiple Firefox updates. I'm always updated and always clear cookies daily.

The failure to move bookmarks I can overcome by rebooting Firefox with a Forced Quit. If I only have to do this every few weeks, then no biggy reinserting all my passwords for all the different sites I use (and no, I don't want to use password managers, I don't trust them)

Today it happened within hours of Force Quitting Firefox, this is too much!!!

The only reason I didn't report this problem earlier is I simply expected an eventual newer version of Firefox to fix this bug.

Firefox 133.0

Normal behaviour: click-drag bookmark within bookmark menu pull-down to position where I want bookmark Failure behaviour: click-drag fails to move bookmark, until I reboot Firefox, then it works again

Asked by TNT666 2 days ago

Last reply by TNT666 8 hours ago

I can't create an account in the browser

The profile could not be created. The specified entry may not be writable. [Exception... "The component returned an error code: 0x80520015 (NS_ERROR_FILE_ACCESS_DENIED) [… (read more)

The profile could not be created. The specified entry may not be writable. [Exception... "The component returned an error code: 0x80520015 (NS_ERROR_FILE_ACCESS_DENIED) [nsIToolkitProfileService.createProfile]" nsresult: "0x80520015 (NS_ERROR_FILE_ACCESS_DENIED)" location: "JSframe::chrome://mozapps/content/profile/createProfileWizard.js::onFinish::line 236" data: none]

Asked by herriingbone 3 days ago

Last reply by James 8 hours ago

Almost everything in software disappeared on update

Firefox auto updated when I opened it today. Then when it opened, all that was on the screen was the menu (file edit view history bookmarks tools help), the "search or en… (read more)

Firefox auto updated when I opened it today. Then when it opened, all that was on the screen was the menu (file edit view history bookmarks tools help), the "search or enter address" box, and in the upper right hand corner the words "private browsing" with the purple circle and eye eyeglasses icon. That's all. I have tried looking at my profile. It seems to still be there. This seems to be a problem with the Firefox software itself. I have re-downloaded the software three times, the last time I uninstalled Firefox from my laptop and totally reinstalled. Every time I get the same results. This almost blank screen. Let me be clear. There is no purple background, there is no Firefox icon, there are no tabs, there is no customized menu bar, there is no search box in the middle of the screen. I'm working on a Windows 10 laptop 64 bit. Please don't tell me to upgrade the Windows 11, the laptop won't take Windows 11. I get the same window whether I open the regular fire fox or the private browsing Firefox.

Asked by maryjtynes 9 hours ago

Building a favorites bar on Firefox to show most used links

I've been on the phone to Apple support and just returned from the local Apple store and genius bar. My Mac Pro laptop was too old and would not support the newer OS. I… (read more)

I've been on the phone to Apple support and just returned from the local Apple store and genius bar. My Mac Pro laptop was too old and would not support the newer OS. In installing a OS, I lost my bookmarks and the menu bar that gave easy access. I've since purchased a new Apple Air laptop and everything from the old laptop has been migrated over.

However, working with Apple support and the local genius bar Apple store rep., nobody has been able to help me rebuild the links to a menu bar for quick access. Presently I have some bookmarked. I have to go to the book marks to access any particular URL. All the directions on the web have not provided way to do this!

Thanks, Barry <Interns2llnl@charter.net>

Asked by interns2llnl 9 hours ago

Firefox Sync and Cloning a Profile to another Device

I want to copy/clone information in my Firefox Profile (Bookmarks, Logins, ..) from one device to another. Once that was accomplished, then I would enable Firefox Sync fo… (read more)

I want to copy/clone information in my Firefox Profile (Bookmarks, Logins, ..) from one device to another. Once that was accomplished, then I would enable Firefox Sync for the two devices.

Scenario: Device “A” (Profile A): Primary/Original/Source Device “B” (Profile B): Copy/Clone/Duplicate

I understand that if I set up Firefox Sync first and then sync the two devices what I will get is a combination/fusion of the information on the 2 devices, i.e., all the “good” stuff in Profile A plus all the superfluous stuff in Profile B that I would just as soon ignore/delete – which is not what I want. This issue has been raised in a number of other posts on this forum but with no suitable resolution offered (that I could find). I’m wondering if there might be a “work-around” that would achieve the desired result.

So ... would this work?

1) Back everything up first (of course!) 2) Glean any unique information to be preserved (Logins, etc.) from Profile B and incorporate it into Profile A (Profile A now has everything essential!) 3) Purge Profile B

   a) Create a New Profile on Device B (and delete old?)
   b) Delete everything possible from the new Profile B (default bookmarks, etc.)

4) Login to Mozilla account and enable Sync

The idea is to create a “blank” Profile on Device B so that when Profile A and Profile B are Synched together (combined), Profile A remains unchanged, and Profile B is populated with everything in Profile A (a perfect copy!). The result that I want after Sync is essentially A+B=A, the solution of which is of course B=0, hence the focus on creating a "blank" Profile B.

Instead of purging Profile B as above, an alternate method might be to first “pre-load” Bookmarks in Profile B by the usual method of Backing up Profile A Bookmarks and then Restoring them to Profile B. At this point Profile A and Profile B Bookmarks would be exactly the same and Synching the two devices should make no changes to either’s Bookmarks. Logins and other information would still have to be purged, but this could at least be a head start.

Presumably this idea could be extended to more than 2 devices (but with only one being the “Primary”).

Note that I am (myself) only concerned about Bookmarks and Logins, and am thus glossing-over how other information that might be important to others (Browsing History, Tabs, etc.) might be Synched.

Could someone from Mozilla/Firefox with a knowledge of the inner workings of these features please comment as to the efficacy of this “work-around”?

Thanks.

Asked by Steve O 1 day ago

Last reply by Steve O 9 hours ago

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Tabs on bottom

Well looks like they did it to us again. My tabs are back on top again and need to put them below where I am a lot of other users like our tabs! Update: Codes working… (read more)

Well looks like they did it to us again. My tabs are back on top again and need to put them below where I am a lot of other users like our tabs!

Update: Codes working fine now for 133.0

Asked by scottish2 1 week ago

Answered by scottish2 1 week ago

Downloads

My settings are checked to ask where I want a download to go, but then also puts a copy in the downloads folder. How can I stop the additional copy of a download? … (read more)

My settings are checked to ask where I want a download to go, but then also puts a copy in the downloads folder. How can I stop the additional copy of a download?

Asked by George Miller 10 hours ago

Firefox 133.0 on Intel Mac does not show any extensions on toolbar

I did a search to try and fix this. Suggestions included, checking if Private Windows are on, Customizing Toolbar, making sure all extensions are enabled and Refresh Fire… (read more)

I did a search to try and fix this. Suggestions included, checking if Private Windows are on, Customizing Toolbar, making sure all extensions are enabled and Refresh Firefox, all of which I did with no results. Before I go nuclear and uninstall/install Firefox, are there any other suggestions to solve this issue?

Asked by dicky109 2 days ago

Last reply by dicky109 11 hours ago