Re: How to rollback FireFox in Mozilla Software http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r17217043 en Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:01:25 EDT Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:01:25 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17237323 Schrade :
said by Jedi Writer See Profile :

What a miracle! What are the odds that at the exact moment, chosen at random, that when I change my settings they "adjust" their server. I should have the same luck at Super Lotto!
Sometimes things just happen that way. Even just this morning they were working on the www.msn.com javascript. It wasn't detecting Firefox correctly but was working just fine with IE and Opera. After a while they fixed their javascript error and boom.. the site was serving up the proper CSS.

I even verified it with a friend. So yeah, sometimes it just happens and you hit a time when they're working on the site.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17237323 Wed, 08 Nov 2006 02:16:44 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17237195 Jedi Writer :
said by Jedi Writer See Profile :

Have to disagree. They may have fixed what you say but that wasn't the problem with my Firefox. It wouldn't work. I adjusted the setting within a span of 60 seconds and it then worked immediately. So unless they happen to do something on the server within that that 60 seconds...
said by Schrade See Profile :

Like I've said in the other posts where I helped debug the problem, I was experiencing it too. I did absolutely nothing with my Firefox setup and it's working now. So yeah, it was a change server side.
What a miracle! What are the odds that at the exact moment, chosen at random, that when I change my settings they "adjust" their server. I should have the same luck at Super Lotto!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17237195 Wed, 08 Nov 2006 01:31:57 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17236980 Schrade : Like I've said in the other posts where I helped debug the problem, I was experiencing it too. I did absolutely nothing with my Firefox setup and it's working now. So yeah, it was a change server side.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17236980 Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:29:02 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17236321 Jedi Writer : Have to disagree. They may have fixed what you say but that wasn't the problem with my Firefox. It wouldn't work. I adjusted the setting within a span of 60 seconds and it then worked immediately. So unless they happen to do something on the server within that that 60 seconds...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17236321 Tue, 07 Nov 2006 22:30:58 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17232966 Schrade : Actually, they finally fixed their javascript :) So nothing to do with what you did.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17232966 Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:26:18 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17232363 Jedi Writer : Every thing is fixed and works now. First in IE in the security settings I made some disable/enable changes in the security settings and that allowed the FoxNews videos to play.

In FireFox I in simple terms removed some custom settings I had chosen and set the browser to its equivalent of default. Now all videos play.

I then went back to IE and reset every thing in security to default settings and every thing still plays.

So it was, in both cases the browser settings. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17232363 Tue, 07 Nov 2006 11:39:04 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17229880 Schrade : Nothing to do with software you're running, just has to do with the server as we have already established elsewhere. Nothing you can do about it other than figuring out where the error lies and writing a Greasemonkey script to fix it.

(Or the admins at the site actually fix the problem..)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17229880 Mon, 06 Nov 2006 22:12:18 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17229750 Jedi Writer : Well in summary regarding my computer on which nothing has changed except upgrading and rolling back different versions of IE and FireFox is that:

FireFox will not play MSN videos on the home page of MSNBC but will play MSN videos on other pages of MSNBC. It does not matter what the version of Firefox is.

IE 7 will not play any videos on the web for FoxNews' website. The video will play normally on IE 6. IE 7 will play MSN videos anywhere.

Nothing has changed regarding things like scripts and add-ons or flashplayer changes, and so on ad nauseaum. It is just what is known as the mysteries of computer software and its interaction with other software and configuration.

But hey, we all gave it our best try! :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17229750 Mon, 06 Nov 2006 21:53:18 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17224245 AB :
said by Jedi Writer See Profile :

Bottom line is NOTHING has changed on my computer . . .
Yes, something HAS changed. Firefox 2.0 no longer supports SSL 2.0 in web pages. I'm not saying that's the problem, but it sure as hell is a change.

And speaking of those other sites that also dont work properly, here's a couple of threads for you to check out:

»[Help] Is anyone else seeing this problem on FXNetworks?

»[FireFox] Video Problems on FOXNews Website

Maybe you can find something there that helps.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17224245 Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:20:49 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17224202 Jedi Writer : Bottom line is NOTHING has changed on my computer/extensions/add-ons, flash, shockwave, script, etc, etc.

The questions is there anyone reading this thread who can view without any problems the videos on MSNBC's main home page. If so. Then the problem is on a user by user basis.

It is the same thing with FoxNews videos. If you add flashplayer many can't view the videos on IE 7 but you can with 6.0--yet some can view the videos on IE 7 with flashplayer.

So although technically or theoretically there is an answer for every question but in reality that isn't necessarily the case. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17224202 Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:06:48 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17223992 AB :
said by Jedi Writer See Profile :

The problem with MSNBC's MSN video player has never had a problem with Firefox until this past week or two. It has worked perfectly with Firefox until just recently. The only question is there a connection between Firefox 2.0 and MSN video--it appears after a lot of trouble shooting that it does not. Therefore, what is causing the problem?

I for one, even though I am not a corporate fan of MS, I think it unlikely that there is anything going on with MS and MSNBC for a variety of reasons.

The proof is are the people at BBR who can view without any problems with MSN videos on the front page or main portal page of MSNBC with any version of Firefox. If there are then we have a mystery that may lay within the individual user's computer and its configuration.

Whatever the truth, I wish that the videos played. I like Firefox.
Are you using Adblock or the NoScript extension?
If so, it's probably a Flash setting there, or you need to allow the tracker "atdmit" (in both Adblock and NoScript), or both.
If not, then it may well have to do with the fact that Firefox 2.0 no longer supports SSL 2.0 web pages, which msnbc.com may very well use.

Sorry, but I'm not going to go there personally and disable everything to check this out myself. They (much like Fox News) are just not offering anything that I want to see that badly. And if they want to load a bunch of crap on my machine just so I can watch a video, well . . there are other sources. The phrase is "vote with your mouse".
But best of luck to you, and I'll be happy to help in any way that I can, although I don't know how much more help I might be able to offer.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17223992 Sun, 05 Nov 2006 23:12:55 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17223889 Jedi Writer : The problem with MSNBC's MSN video player has never had a problem with Firefox until this past week or two. It has worked perfectly with Firefox until just recently. The only question is there a connection between Firefox 2.0 and MSN video--it appears after a lot of trouble shooting that it does not. Therefore, what is causing the problem?

I for one, even though I am not a corporate fan of MS, I think it unlikely that there is anything going on with MS and MSNBC for a variety of reasons.

The proof is are the people at BBR who can view without any problems with MSN videos on the front page or main portal page of MSNBC with any version of Firefox. If there are then we have a mystery that may lay within the individual user's computer and its configuration.

Whatever the truth, I wish that the videos played. I like Firefox. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17223889 Sun, 05 Nov 2006 22:50:48 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17223744 TOPDAWG : He is a simple way if nobody already typed it. Pick organize bookmarks then go to file and pick export ok save the file to where ever you want. Now uninstall new firefox and install old one follow same steps as above but pick import and look for the file it made and boom your bookmarks are back.

Also not to sound like a retard but how do I remove that search thing in the top right ? I looked for the option but must have missed it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17223744 Sun, 05 Nov 2006 22:23:05 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17222261 mahony : get foxmarks »www.foxmarks.com/ it is an extension for firefox that saves with 1 touch of a button, all your bookmarks. It stores them online and you can synch up at anytime. It will auto save them to the server also, so you never will lose your bookmarks. you can also access your bookmarks from the foxmark website without having to add them to whatever browser you are currently using if you do not want to..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17222261 Sun, 05 Nov 2006 17:51:36 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17222102 haertig :
said by Jedi Writer See Profile :

I am strictly a go to add/remove programs and click on remove things like IE 7. Bingo it is gone. And in its place is IE 6 and with all the settings and bookmarks I had on IE 6.
Is the original question about "rollback" vs. "uninstall/reinstall"?

I haven't read every word or every post in this thread (I tend not to do that when things get nasty). So I apologize if this has alrady been covered.

With things like Firefox (a non-Microsoft product), you "uninstall" them and then "reinstall" them later if you want. After an "uninstall", you have nothing. Not the previous version, just nothing. The program is no longer there. If you want it there, or a previous version of it, you must "reinstall".

Microsoft has this concept of "rollback". When you get rid of the newer version, there remains the older version staring you in the face. There are probably two reasons for this. (1) Microsoft does not want you to get rid of their program, so steps are taken to keep it installed in some manner. Or (2) The program you are trying to get rid of, IE7 for example, is so tightly intertwined with the OS that you simply CANNOT get rid of it. Doing so would destroy the OS. So instead of a normal "uninstall", Microsoft has to provide a "rollback" instead, so you have some semblance of functionality left in your OS. Critics have argued that this "tight intertwining" is intentional, but unecessary, and intended as a way to maintain control. That is a different topic for a different discussion.

I don't imagine that there are too many non-Microsoft products that have a "rollback" capability. There are some of course, but I don't think it's the norm.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17222102 Sun, 05 Nov 2006 17:21:26 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17222061 XBL2009 : EDIT: I have the same problem but I also have IEtab installed and the page works fine with that.

I would presume that Microsoft purposly breaks the page for firefox users. :mad:
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said by mazhurg See Profile :

As stated by Oracle, there seems to be an issue with the MSNBC page and Firefox.

Going to the site with firefox display the same symptoms. I noticed that the media player did not draw properly and is missing the active content to the right; also the volume slider is only partly drawn.

Everything works fine if View in IE tab is selected; indicating that it may be an issue with code rendering compability. (MSNBC is known to take liberty with coding, however) :)
I'm not suggesting anything of course, but I believe Microsoft and MSNBC have a partnership of sorts going with the MSNmoney site as well.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17220867 Sun, 05 Nov 2006 13:22:46 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17219755 mazhurg : As stated by Oracle, there seems to be an issue with the MSNBC page and Firefox.

Going to the site with firefox display the same symptoms. I noticed that the media player did not draw properly and is missing the active content to the right; also the volume slider is only partly drawn.

Everything works fine if View in IE tab is selected; indicating that it may be an issue with code rendering compability. (MSNBC is known to take liberty with coding, however) :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17219755 Sun, 05 Nov 2006 09:04:44 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17219673 Grail Knight : Here is the help site for lost bookmarks and other bookmark retention tips.

»kb.mozillazine.org/Lost_bookmarks
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Eventually I just ran 2.0 through the install process again and it was fine.

The original problem was that it would not open any links that I clicked on. Reinstalling fixed that.

It also wanted to open new windows as tabs, a trip to 'Options' fixed that. Seems to be fine now.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17219611 Sun, 05 Nov 2006 08:16:44 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17219550 bcool :
said by Jedi Writer See Profile :

It definitely would be an improvement on the upgrade process if they made it so you didn't have to reinstall, search for or have rendered inoperative all the plug-ins or extensions, etc. It would be nice to have it a modular package.
I quite imagine we'll see the easier uninstall/reinstall procedures in the future as Firefox evolves. I'm sorry Firefox isn't doing it for you just now but hey you gotta go with something that ain't gonna give you an ulcer. :)
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said by Santa Fe See Profile :

You can also go here: »releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla···eleases/ to find older versions of Firefox. ;)

Firebird or Phoenix builds anyone? ;)
or here: »www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=firefox :D
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Firebird or Phoenix builds anyone? ;)
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It is only the current version that I've had any problems it is probably not directly a FF problem--but who knows.

It definitely would be an improvement on the upgrade process if they made it so you didn't have to reinstall, search for or have rendered inoperative all the plug-ins or extensions, etc. It would be nice to have it a modular package. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17218840 Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:40:21 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17218624 Bharat : the fresh install guide works for rollbacks as well as upgrades and re-installs
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Thanks for your reply. I'll admit that playing video's, or not playing video's, I should say, has been one of the more popular topics here.

I'm sorry to hear that going back to 1.5.x.x didn't fix your problem.

If you'd like to try Fx again sometime in the future, feel free to post back and we'll try to help.

Thanks again for your reply.
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And yes I've downloaded Flashplayer 9 and installed it, uninstalled it and reinstalled it and so on to no effect.

All that changed was the upgrading to FireFox 2.0 which simultaneously coincided with the problem I've described.

I've since succesfully gone back to Firefox 1.5x but the same problem exists so I guess I can no longer lay the blame at the feet of FireFox.

By the way I really like FireFox. My only compmlaint about it in the past was it seemed like they were upgrading it every two weeks which required new plug-ins or extensions which was a hassle. They could make the upgrade a lot easier and user friendly IMO.

But overall I definitely preferred it to IE which until FireFox I had used since about 1998. But the newer versions of firefox outperformed ie--BUT IE 7 IS A BIG IMPROVEMENT OVERALL TO IE 6. IT HAS BUGS OF COURSE. AND WHY YOU MAY ASK AM I SHOUTING--I AM NOT--MY KEYBOARD IS ACTING UP AND WILL CORRECT ITSELF AFTER I REBOOT. (I HOPE)

Yep, reboot and all is well. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17218507 Sat, 04 Nov 2006 23:19:37 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17218393 Sir Raleigh : Oracle, I've been lurking in the background, not wanting to throw in any more confusion, but I would like to ask a question, if you don't mind?

I'm not going to try to talk you into going back to Fx 2.0, so don't worry about that, this is just out of my own curiosity.

If you could, would you please tell, as best as you can, what type(s) of problem(s) you had with version 2?

This information could be useful to others in the future.

If you'd rather not, that's okay, too.

Thanks.
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It's no more difficult or complicated than anything else you do on the computer. But suit yourself.

If you're interested, here is where you can download any version of Firefox that pleases you:

»www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=firefox
Thanks for your patience and good natured repeated attempts to help and educate me. Your link was the ticket to what I wanted. Firefox 2.0 is now gone and version 1.5x is back.

By the way that is good multipurpose link for the future.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17217990 Sat, 04 Nov 2006 21:39:29 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17217860 photobum :
said by AB See Profile

I've got a buck that says Jedi Writer See Profile does, though. ;)
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:o I agree.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17217860 Sat, 04 Nov 2006 21:05:51 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17217845 AB :
said by photobum See Profile :

... but everybody doesn't run Windows OS. ;)
After much thought and consideration, I have decided to be in agreement with that statement.

I've got a buck that says Jedi Writer See Profile does, though. ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17217845 Sat, 04 Nov 2006 20:59:55 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17217828 photobum :
said by AB See Profile :

If you're interested, here is where you can download any version of Firefox that pleases you:

»www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=firefox
Nice link... but everybody doesn't run Windows OS. ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17217828 Sat, 04 Nov 2006 20:54:15 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17217779 thewolfman :
said by AB See Profile :

said by Jedi Writer See Profile :

. . Why do they have to make it so complicated or more accurately involving so many steps and directions and a certain prior knowledge and competency level with software and commands, profiles etc? What profile. It is just me. ;)
It's no more difficult or complicated than anything else you do on the computer. But suit yourself.
If you're interested, here is where you can download any version of Firefox that pleases you:

»www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=firefox
There you go.........
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said by Jedi Writer See Profile :

. . Why do they have to make it so complicated or more accurately involving so many steps and directions and a certain prior knowledge and competency level with software and commands, profiles etc? What profile. It is just me. ;)
It's no more difficult or complicated than anything else you do on the computer. But suit yourself.
If you're interested, here is where you can download any version of Firefox that pleases you:

»www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=firefox]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17217760 Sat, 04 Nov 2006 20:39:46 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17217749 Sandman5 :
said by thewolfman See Profile :

So there is too much information for you?? I do not know everything, I was only trying to understand what you wanted. If Firefox is just too difficult for you, maybe IE7 is more up your alley. I would gladly do it for you, all you have to do is ask for help.

This is a public forum and people are only trying to help. Maybe you shouldn't be so defense?
Lighten up; the OP did not get defensive until you gave him/her a reason to do so.
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This is a public forum and people are only trying to help. Maybe you shouldn't be so defense?
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»releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla···2/en-US/ ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17217471 Sat, 04 Nov 2006 19:37:50 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17217349 Jedi Writer : Thanks AB.

However, when I look for "Firefox 1.5.0.7 installer" I am taken to a Mozilla/Firefox website that clearly identifies itself as version 1.5.0.7. It has lots of info about that version. But when I click on download it doesn't download 1.5.0.7 but jumps me to Mozilla's FireFox 2.0 download site and link.

It's just too complicated for me. I am strictly a go to add/remove programs and click on remove things like IE 7. Bingo it is gone. And in its place is IE 6 and with all the settings and bookmarks I had on IE 6.

I think I will just at the serious level leave it alone and play with it overtime. I can live with the issues in 2.0--flashplayer not working properly with the main page videos. If I really want to see the videos I can use IE 7.

All this talks of profiles documents and settings/me/application/data/mozilla/firefox/profiles and so on is currently just too much for me! LOL!

Heck I am the only person who uses on this machine. Why do they have to make it so complicated or more accurately involving so many steps and directions and a certain prior knowledge and competency level with software and commands, profiles etc? What profile. It is just me. ;)

But hey man thanks for the friendly info. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17217349 Sat, 04 Nov 2006 19:14:18 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17217199 AB : I think you're trying to make it tougher than it needs to be. ;)

Download the 1.5.0.7 installer (or whatever version you want).
Go to Bookmarks - Organize Bookmarks of v. 2.0 and file - export them to a location of your choice. Copy your profile folder, which is in Documents and Settings/(you)/Application Data/Mozilla/Firefox/Profiles, to a location of your choice.
Now uninstall 2.0 thru A/R Programs. Then install the version of your choice. Then copy your backed-up profile folder over to Documents and Settings/(you)/Application Data/Mozilla/Firefox/Profiles. Then open the browser, go to Bookmarks - Manage Bookmarks - file - import
and navigate to your backed up bookmarks, if they are not already there.

Bingo, bango, bongo-- you're done.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17217199 Sat, 04 Nov 2006 18:42:58 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17217043 Jedi Writer :
said by thewolfman See Profile :

What is the issue?

...Do you want someone to come over and physically do it for you?

Maybe I'm not understanding the question, seems to be going around..........
There was a lot of information in the three links that provided by photobum. A whole lot! Pages and pages and thousand of words and hundreds of directions that include many terms and instructions that I do not understand and I am sure includes much information that has nothing to do with what I ask—I am just unable to decipher the linked info to understand that linked which is relevant to my question to rollback 2.0 to 1.5 with my bookmarks intact.

Now let me be very clear. I GENUINELY APPRECIATE his taking the time to respond to my inquiry. I also appreciate the obvious tone of goodwill in his response. And I recognize my technical and intellectual shortcomings plus some visual including those that are relevant to the issue I raise. Also I am not helped by some neurological visual limitations I have that make the linked information even more difficult to decipher. But that is my problem. I am not just complaining. Just informing!

Now Wolfman, since you are clearly by the tone of your post such a nice guy and by your post’s content clearly all knowing with nothing to do with you time, yeah, why don’t you come over and do it for me. If the situation were reversed I would do it for you. And with a smile!

And once again—photobum thanks for trying to help me! I wish was more capable of taking advantage of your kind assistance. Maybe I will with more study still figure t out though. So all is not lost. It is the helpful attitude and knowledge of people like yours that make me really appreciate this site. So once again, thanks for your response. I really appreciated it. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17217043 Sat, 04 Nov 2006 18:07:46 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17216910 thewolfman : What is the issue?

Photobum provided everything you need to do that, uninstall FF 2.0 and reinstall FF 1.5. Everything to do that is included in the links that photobum provided for you. Do you want someone to come over and physically do it for you?

Maybe I'm not understanding the question, seems to be going around..........
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Live and learn........]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17216910 Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:39:49 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17216843 Jedi Writer : Let me rephrase:

I want firefox 2.0 gone and out of my computer. I want FireFox 1.5x back in its place along with all my bookmarks saved.

I don't want to "fix" 2.0 as it either can't be fixed due to technical limitations or because of my lack of knowledge, understanding, and maybe even patience. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17216843 Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:24:39 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17216790 photobum :
said by Jedi Writer See Profile :

I am having problems with version 2.0 that I don't like and can't fix.
If you're having "problems", save your old profile, and just start over.
»kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_Manager
»kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folde···upted.3F
»kb.mozillazine.org/Migrating_set···_profile]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17216790 Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:14:07 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17216757 Cudni : No, i misunderstood your question :)

You can't roll-back FF like you can IE

Cudni]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17216757 Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:06:48 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17216741 Jedi Writer : Perhaps I am misunderstanding your reply, (thanks for posting by the way.)

I want to rollback to Firefox version 1.5x. But with Firefox the add/remove program simply deletes your existing Firefox version--it does not roll back to the previous version as does IE.

It seems at this point you take the latest version or none at all--but maybe I just need educating. Wouldn't be the first time. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17216741 Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:03:50 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17216726 BlitzenZeus : Uninstall 2.0, reinstall 1.5.......

In some cases the profile information changed so you would want to move your old information, and copy back things like your bookmarks/etc....]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17216726 Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:01:44 EDT Re: How to rollback FireFox http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17216678 Cudni : Did you try Add/Remove progs? If no luck
delete the folder you installed it to and in either case the profile folder
»www.mozilla.org/support/firefox/···e#locate

Cudni
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Help yourself so God can help you.
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But what about FireFox. I am having problems with version 2.0 that I don't like and can't fix.

So how can I roll back to or install the last version of 1.5x?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17216648 Sat, 04 Nov 2006 16:48:48 EDT