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Tools > Addons Tools > Make all compatible or you can right click the extension which FireFox marks not compatible and select "Make Compatible". You also need to create this entry in about:config and set it to false. Be aware that forcing an extension to work with Firefox 3 in this way may have undesired results. Do so at your own risk.
 got feedback?by Lanik Here Stipe Builds of Firefox are also available HERE. got feedback?by rbright If you are getting pop-ups and pop-unders, which are mostly Flash based, you can try this tweak. To block pop-ups from plugins, open your Firefox browser. 1) Type about:config in the address field. 2) Right-click in the resulting config page somewhere and select New -> Interger. 3) Type privacy.popups.disable_from_plugins in the resulting dialog, hit OK, 4) Type 2 in the next dialog and you're all set. This pref can actually take three values: • 0: open allowed • 1: the opened windows are treated as popups, but they're allowed to open (we limit the number of these types of popups) • 2: the window is a popup, block it
got feedback?thanks very much.very helpful and worked a treat 2009-10-07 18:57:15 WOW. This was cool.
and effective..........................thanks 2010-08-13 18:38:32 by FastEddie As the title says ... make your FireFox speedier and more secure »Tweaking for Fun/Speed - Fx v3 Series got feedback?by FastEddie This will stop all those annoying web sites from spawning unwanted new windows. 1. Go to about:config (type it in the address bar) 2. Set browser.tabs.showSingleWindowModePrefs to true (type “single” in the Filter to find it quickly) 3. Go to Tools > Options… 4. Select the Advanced tab 5. Check Force links that open new windows to open in: 6. Check the same tab/window as the link Some people may not want to block the web site. To control whether or not a popup can actually pop under or not, there’s no need to change the setting in about:config above before making this change. 1. Go to Tools > Options… 2. Select the Web Features tab 3. Select the Advanced… button 4. Uncheck Raise or lower windows 5. I recommend you uncheck all of them, except for change images, but that’s your choice.
got feedback?by FastEddie The default set of search plugins is found in the searchplugins folder in the Firefox install folder, and is only used when a new profile is created. You can also use the Firefox Search Engine Manager. Alternate download link here.
got feedback?by MacGyver 1. Set the cache size to zero. OR... 2.Type about:config in the url bar and hit enter. Move down to browser.cache.check_doc_frequency Change the value to any of the ones listed below. 0 = Once per session 1 = Each time 2 = Never 3 = When appropriate/automatically Credit Grail Knight  got feedback?by MacGyver In FireFox if type about:config in your address bar it brings up a page of browser settings. Ever wonder what those settings are/do? wonder no longer, This page contains an extensive list of About:config entries Example: If you go to the following section you can see it tells you about the URL connected to the Throbber. Now if you go to about:config and click on browser.throbber.url you can change the URL the Thrrobber takes you to when clicked. browser.throbber Settings for the browser's throbber browser.throbber.url Specifies URI to load when browser throbber is clicked
got feedback?by FastEddie Reducing memory usage - Firefox and Firefox Memory Usage FQA got feedback?by Grail Knight You can have FireFox start with tabs open by going to the menu at the top and selecting Tools>Options and selecting the General tabs. In the Home Page Box enter your web sites like the example below: http://www.dslreports.com/|www.google.com/ Notice the pipe character between the URLs | -- that thing. You can do that for as many sites as you want. got feedback?by FastEddie Just removing the Firefox folder itself and installing a new build will not fix any sever issues you are having. Follow the steps below to reinstall Firefox correctly. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Download Firefox v2.0.0.12 (or current version) 2. CREATE A BACKUP OF YOUR PROFILE. You can simply copy everything to another folder on your hard drive that will give Firefox the ability to retrieve your prior settings, bookmarks, etc. If you have customized your search plugins,back them up also. (They are in the installation directory, not in the profile). (Newly added search plugins will be stored in the profile in Firefox v2.0.0.12 (or current version); you may wish to move the entire search plugins folder from the installation directory to your profile folder). 3. Uninstall any previous version(s) of Firefox. In Windows use the Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel. After uninstalling Firefox, Windows users should go back and delete the Firefox installation directory, typically: C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox. Note* If using a .zip version of Firefox proceed to the location you installed the .zip build and delete the entire Firefox folder. 4. Delete the Firefox folder in the Firefox "profiles" location. (Do not simply delete the "profiles" subfolder. Make sure to delete the Firefox folder containing the "profiles" folder and related files, including "profiles.ini). Note* If using a .zip build proceed to the location that you have placed your Profile Folder and delete the Profile folder. 5. Delete the Mozilla Folders found here (One Mozilla folder in each location): C:\Documents and Settings\YOURNAME\Application Data\Mozilla & C:\Documents and Settings\YOURNAME\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla 6. Install Firefox v2.0.0.12 (or current version). You can reboot your PC so you have a fresh start and do not install any extensions or themes until you have v2.0.0.12 successfully installed. Move to Step 7 if reinstall of Firefox is successful. 7. BEFORE you open Firefox, copy key settings back from your prior profile(s). From your Backup profile folder (created in step #2). Copy over bookmarks.html, cookies.txt, hostperm.1, key3.db, signon.txt, formhistory.dat, userChrome.css, userContent.css, and user.js from your backup to your newly created profile. Note: userChrome.css & userContent.css are located in your Profile in the Chrome folder and only need copied into your new Profile if you have customized them previously. 8. Start Firefox and make sure it is functioning correctly. Now reinstall any extensions and themes you may use. Notes: Parts of this instruction list from Mozilla.
got feedback?First, how do I CREATE A BACKUP OF YOUR (my) PROFILE. ?
Second, What and where is the installation directory as in:(They are in the installation directory, not in the profile).?
Sorry that I am so ignorant but I am an old lady....
lwallpe@gmail.com 2011-12-15 23:00:01 by Grail Knight Check this thread /forum/remark,13241643 and the various links in the posts. To play web pages embedded sound file, .wav, .midi, .mp3, try these extensions To setup Quicktime/Real Player/Real Alternative/Windows Media Player to play embedded files look over these instructions. Complete Embedded Guide for Windows Users
got feedback?Many thanks for your support! I downloaded and installed the 3 audio plugins as instructed, and now FireFox plays embedded sound.
Adam
2010-07-16 01:20:47 by FastEddie If you would like a shortcut to FireFox on you desktop with "Options" in the right click menu just follow this posts instructions. Or use this Registry file to install Desktop Icon with Options and refresh the desktop to enable the icon or if you want to remove it use this Registry File Remove Desktop Icon 
got feedback?by FastEddie This thread »[Extension] LCD Clock v0.2 will help you add a clock to your FireFox browser. You can find a zipped file with everything you need to get setup like in the picture below.  LCD ClockThis clock is user configurable by using the userChrome file in FireFox. You will be able to customize it to your liking.
got feedback?by FastEddie 1. Close Firefox 2. Browse to Windows XP/2000 C:\Documents and Settings\[User Name]\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[Profile Name]\chrome Windows Vista C:\users\[User Name]\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[Profile Name]\chrome 3. Open up the userChrome.css file and copy and paste this at the very bottom of the document: /* Multi-row bookmarks toolbar */ #bookmarks-ptf {display:block} #bookmarks-ptf toolbarseparator {display:inline} Then save and close. 4. Rename userChrome-example.css to userChrome.css if you don't have one and add the above 5. Open Firefox and drag and drop you links to the Bookmark Toolbar Folder
got feedback?by FastEddie Tweaking preferences got feedback?by rbright •Mozilla Firefox Support Forums •Knowledge Base Available newsgroups: •General issues: netscape.mozilla.user.general •Windows: netscape.mozilla.user.win32 •Macintosh: netscape.mozilla.user.mac •Unix and Linux: netscape.mozilla.user.unix Developers can subscribe to the mozdev lists here (note: NOT for tech support, development only): •Mozilla Developers Mailing Lists IRC Support is available here: •irc.mozilla.org #mozillazine
got feedback?by state It is available on the Mozilla project's website: got feedback?by state Windows Operating Systems • Windows 98 • Windows 98 SE • Windows ME • Windows NT 4.0 • Windows 2000 • Windows XP (Recommended) • Windows Vista Minimum Hardware • Pentium 233 MHz (Recommended: Pentium 500MHz or greater) • 64 MB RAM (Recommended: 128 MB RAM or greater) • 52 MB hard drive space Mac Operating Systems • Mac OS X 10.2.x and later Minimum Hardware • Macintosh computer with an Intel x86 or PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor • 128 MB RAM (Recommended: 256 MB RAM or greater) • 200 MB hard drive space Linux Software Requirements Please note that Linux distributors may provide packages for your distribution which have different requirements. • Linux kernel - 2.2.14 with the following libraries or packages minimums: • glibc 2.3.2 • gtk+2.0 • XFree86-3.3.6 • fontconfig (also known as xft) • libstdc++5 • Thunderbird has been tested on Linux Fedora Core 4 Minimum Hardware • Intel Pentium II or AMD K6-III+ 233 MHz CPU (Recommended: 500MHz or greater) • 64 MB RAM (Recommended: 128 MB RAM or greater) • 52 MB hard drive space
got feedback?by state  Then select Downloads and check the radio button titled `Ask me where to save every file':  From now on, Firefox's download manager will ask you where to save files. got feedback?by state There is a extension called Favicon Picker that lets you add the icon of your choosing to your Bookmark list. You can also use this web site to make your own bookmark icons from pictures. got feedback?by FastEddie How do I reinstall Firefox v3? Firefox Clean Install Instructions for Windows OS. Just removing the Firefox folder itself and installing a new build will not fix any sever issues you are having. Follow the steps below to reinstall Firefox correctly. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Download Firefox v3 (or current version) 2. CREATE A BACKUP OF YOUR PROFILE. You can simply copy everything to another folder on your hard drive that will give Firefox the ability to retrieve your prior settings, bookmarks (places.sqlite), passwords (signons, key3), permissions.sqlite etc. If you have customized your search plugins,back them up also. (They are in the installation directory, not in the profile). (Newly added search plugins will be stored in the profile in Firefox v3 (or current version); you may wish to move the entire search plugins folder from the installation directory to your profile folder). More information on the Profile Folder is located here: Fx Profile Folder. 3. Uninstall any previous version(s) of Firefox. In Windows use the Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel. After uninstalling Firefox, Windows users should go back and delete the Firefox installation directory, typically: C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox. Note* If using a .zip version of Firefox proceed to the location you installed the .zip build and delete the entire Firefox folder. 4. Delete the Firefox folder in the Firefox "profiles" location. (Do not simply delete the "profiles" subfolder. Make sure to delete the Firefox folder containing the "profiles" folder and related files, including "profiles.ini). Note* If using a .zip build proceed to the location that you have placed your Profile Folder and delete the Profile folder. 5. Delete the Mozilla Folders found here (One Mozilla folder in each location): C:\Documents and Settings\YOURNAME\Application Data\Mozilla & C:\Documents and Settings\YOURNAME\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla 6. Install Firefox v3 (or current version). You can reboot your PC so you have a fresh start and do not install any extensions or themes until you have v3 (or current version) successfully installed. Move to Step 7 if reinstall of Firefox is successful. 7. BEFORE you open Firefox, copy key settings back from your prior profile(s). From your Backup profile folder (created in step #2). Copy over places.sqlite, cookies.txt, hostperm.1, key3.db, signon.txt, permissions.sqlite, formhistory.dat, userChrome.css, userContent.css, and user.js from your backup to your newly created profile. Note: userChrome.css & userContent.css are located in your Profile in the Chrome folder and only need copied into your new Profile if you have customized them previously. 8. Start Firefox and make sure it is functioning correctly. Now reinstall any extensions and themes you may use. Notes: Parts of this instruction list from Mozilla.
got feedback?by FastEddie - Locate the Firefox profile folder. On Windows 2000/XP, this folder is found at: C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xxxxxxxx.default - Backup the following files: bookmarks.html = Bookmarks cookies.txt = Cookies formhistory.dat = Form History history.dat = History hostperm.1 = Exceptions prefs.js = Preferences user.js = Custom user preferences /chrome/userChrome.css - Interface preferences signons.txt = Saved passwords. Requires the "key3.db" file to work. key3.db = Supplements password file. NOTE: Alternatively you may copy the entire profile folder. When using this method, you may have to edit the paths in the chrome.rdf file on the destination PC for the copied profile to work properly. See this thread for details.
got feedback?by rbright FireFox 2.0 now has a built in spell checker which uses underlining of misspelled words which you then right click on the work and select the correct one. But if you prefer the old pop up spell checking box there is Spellbound-II-2.0This allows you to spell check forms (e.g. message board posts, blog entries, wysiwyg, etc.) before submitting them when using your Mozilla Firefox or Mozilla Suite browser. The old spell checker can be found here SpellBound.
got feedback?by FastEddie Here's the correct way to make a new Profile. First close all FireFox browser windows. Then go Start>Run and type in the following (or the path to where you have FireFox installed). "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -P This will let you create a new Profile without destroying the old one. got feedback?by FastEddie You can find Themes and Extensions for Mozilla, FireFox and Thunderbird at Mozilla Addons or at the Add-ons Mirror. got feedback?by FastEddie You can use the following application to back up your browser Profiles. It allows you to backup mail, favorites, contacts, etc. This program is freeware. got feedback?by FastEddie Alternatively, you may start searching without having to press / or ' first by going to Tools Menu > Options > Advanced > Accessibility > Check "Begin finding when you begin typing" got feedback?by MacGyver Step 1. Download and install an archiving program like 7zip »7zip.org Step 2. Select the extension that you want to update. Right click the extension and extract the contents to your desktop. Step 3. Select the install.rdf file and edit it in a text editor like notepad (windows) or emacs (unix/linux). Step 4. Search for the max version tag and change the version from the current one (which should be 1.0) to 1.6 Step 5. Save the install.rdf file that you just changed. Step 6. Go back to your extension that you opened earlier and open it in your archiving program. You will then see the contents of the .xpi file, including the original install.rdf file. Now you will select and copy the install.rdf file that you just recently edited, and paste it (or drag and drop it) into the open contents of the .xpi file (that is opened in your archiving program.) If you have any questions about this procedure, please post in the Mozilla forum or send a private message to the FAQ author.
got feedback?by King P If Spellbound isn't working and you have a back up copy of your old install do the following: You need to reinstall any dictionaries you have previously installed. The easiest way to do this is to copy the myspell directory which is located in the original application's components directory (e.g.where you originally installed Firefox) into the new application's components directory. got feedback?by FastEddie got feedback?Firefox won't start up properly anymore! (#12505)
dead link 2008-10-29 08:56:04 (59678178 by MacGyver got feedback?by FastEddie Open your operating system's command shell and type the following lines in bold. Windows: C:\>cd C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox>set MOZ_NO_REMOTE=1 C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox>firefox.exe -p -or- C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox>firefox.exe -Profile "C:\Path\to\profile" Linux & OSX: $ cd /firefox/location $ export MOZ_NO_REMOTE=1 $ ./firefox -p -or- $ ./firefox -Profile "/path/to/profile" To simplify the process, you can create either a batch file or shell script to quickly open multiple instances of Firefox at once. Just remember that each instance must not share its profile with any of the other active instances. Removing the profile lock file while Firefox is running is not recommended.
got feedback?by Ryan F 1. Close Firefox 2. Locate your Profile Folder and open it. 3. Delete these 4 files: extensions.rdf, extensions.ini, extensions.cache & xul.mfl 4. Close the Profile Folder and start Firefox.* *Note* If any extension were force installed by using the Mr. Tech Local Install Extension you will need to open the Extension manager and right-click any disabled extensions and select "Make Compatible" from the right-click context menu.
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