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new firefox release prevents me from posting , sending messages in facebook

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i noticed this shortly after upgrading the new firefox release. there are no messages in facebook about it but when i did a system restore to a previous firefox, i could then access facebook messages and sharing/posting on facebook. when the release was put on system again. i have now been prevented from even posting for help in facebook.

i noticed this shortly after upgrading the new firefox release. there are no messages in facebook about it but when i did a system restore to a previous firefox, i could then access facebook messages and sharing/posting on facebook. when the release was put on system again. i have now been prevented from even posting for help in facebook.

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The Reset Firefox feature can fix many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information. Note: This will cause you to lose any Extensions, Open websites, and some Preferences.

To Reset Firefox do the following:

  1. Go to Firefox > Help > Troubleshooting Information.
  2. Click the "Reset Firefox" button.
  3. Firefox will close and reset. After Firefox is done, it will show a window with the information that is imported. Click Finish.
  4. Firefox will open with all factory defaults applied.


Further information can be found in the Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings article.

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Chosen Solution

The Reset Firefox feature can fix many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information. Note: This will cause you to lose any Extensions, Open websites, and some Preferences.

To Reset Firefox do the following:

  1. Go to Firefox > Help > Troubleshooting Information.
  2. Click the "Reset Firefox" button.
  3. Firefox will close and reset. After Firefox is done, it will show a window with the information that is imported. Click Finish.
  4. Firefox will open with all factory defaults applied.


Further information can be found in the Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings article.

Did this fix your problems? Please report back to us!

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Clear the cache and the cookies from sites that cause problems.

"Clear the Cache":

  • Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"

"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:

  • Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"

Start Firefox in Safe Mode to check if one of the extensions (Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Appearance).

  • Do not click the Reset button on the Safe mode start window or otherwise make changes.

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hi there, thanks so much for your help. it worked, it was a roy morgan research extention that was causing the issues. i trouble shooted and it was the culprit.. who would have thought. no updates to fix it so i have just disabled.

thanks again.. been worrying me for weeks.