Name: Roy W Email: rw2875atmchsidotcom Product: Firefox Summary: Latest Firefox update killed Firefox Comments: Did the update and now cannot access Firefox. Fortunately, I've kept IE--from which I am sending you this msg. If you can't offer a solution I am forced to abandon Firefox. Browser Details: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727) ...
Firefox or not Firefox
Name: M B Fletcher Email: mf38794atntlworlddotcom Product: Firefox Summary: Firefox or not Firefox Comments: You asked why I took it off but did not ask more than the basics. I put security but in fact I put on Fire fox today and found a GOOGLE front page for searching when I had nothing there before. I wondered if I had been hijacked or you had done a very stupid update. I still do not know for sure. I do not ever use Google that I know of. The biggest spy on computers in the world and you should know better. If I find it is correct on Firefox I will go back to IE. At...
Problem installing latest Firefox update
Name: Dean Bagley Email: de315786atpegasusdotccdotucfdotedu Product: Firefox Summary: Problem installing latest Firefox update Comments: I have tried several times to download the latest Firefox upgrade. I'm working with Mac OS X on a MacBook Pro. I've never had any problems before but all it does is keep trying to download. The status box sits on the screen and says it's 'connecting to the update server', and just keeps trying, like for hours. This time I'm at 20 minutes before quitting. Can you tell me what to do. Browser Details: Mozilla/5.0 (M...
Latest Update Of Firefox 3.0.7 Hangs Everytime I Start Firefox
Name: Oliver Mallon Email: oliverdotmallonataeponadotcom Product: Firefox Summary: Latest Update Of Firefox 3.0.7 Hangs Everytime I Start Firefox Comments: Latest Update Of Firefox 3.0.7 Hangs Everytime I Start Firefox Browser Details: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727) From URL: http://hendrix.mozilla.org/ Note to readers: Hendrix gives no expectation of a response to this feedback but if you wish to provide one you must BCC (not CC) the sender for them to see it. ...
Firefox had a problem and crashed there a problem when reporting Firefox errors
Name: jeff Email: bank6666atgmaildotcom Product: Firefox Summary: Firefox had a problem and crashed there a problem when reporting Firefox errors Comments: Firefox had a problem and crashed there a problem when reporting Firefox errors Browser Details: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.1) Gecko/2008070208 Firefox/3.0.1 From URL: http://hendrix.mozilla.org/ ...
why does the 'yu have updated to the latest firefox' page come on everytime i start firefox??!?
Name: Ashfaqur Rahman Email: rahmandotashfaqueatgmaildotcom Product: Firefox Summary: why does the 'yu have updated to the latest firefox' page come on everytime i start firefox??!? Comments: it is quite annoying, i mean i've done my plug-ins, themes, extensions and am happily browsing along; but now have come to dread siring up firefox mainly because of that annoying startup first tab. i haven't used ie in a long while and have managed to convert very many people to firefox/even d/ling firefox on any machine i use but man, this is getting tiresome and i'm...
Compatibility Problem with Firefox latest Trend Micro Internet Security 2008 Update?
Name: Eugene Chang Email: ehchangatpacbelldotnet Product: Firefox Summary: Compatibility Problem with Firefox latest Trend Micro Internet Security 2008 Update? Comments: Hello, I just got off the phone with Trend Micro. Last night, about 10 hrs ago my Desktop froze in normal mode after an Internet Security 2008 Update. Trend Micro's offending file is lpt$vpn.125. Their Tech Support had me remove FireFox, while I was in Safe Mode. My Desktop is now unfrozen. However it might have been the result of Trend Micro being able to self revert to its previous version aft...
FireFox updates do not install when Firefox is in your startup
Name: John Chase Email: jchaseatproctorconsultdotcom Product: Firefox Summary: FireFox updates do not install when Firefox is in your startup Comments: Firefox always start up at booting. However, when you have a FireFox update, not an add-on or such, it does install as it senses that that browser has two running. Not the case. When I take it out of the Windows Startup they install automatically. Not a big deal, except sometimes I have gone to the website and manually downloaded the next version. Maybe a Bug? Browser Details: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 6.0; en...
Updated from Firefox 2 to Firefox 3
Name: Dennis Parker Email: denkat-parkerathotmaildotcom Product: Firefox Summary: Updated from Firefox 2 to Firefox 3 Comments: I think Firefox is great, but why does Firefox 3 only allow Hotmail Live classic to run. didn't have this prolem with Firefox 2 Browser Details: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-GB; rv:1.9) Gecko/2008052906 Firefox/3.0 From URL: http://hendrix.mozilla.org/ ...
updated firefox problem
Name: Eva Email: evelynatmaildotru Product: Firefox Summary: updated firefox problem Comments: Hi people! Please, I need ur help with firefox here! Untill today loved this programme! Until it got updated yesterday! I find red buttons for closing tab on EACH tab very incomfortable (time consuming) and old design was better. 1) Is it possible to get the old version of firefox, when it didn't look like windows XP chrome? 2) Is it possible to resurrect all my bookmarks? they r all gone!!!! and maybe u can tell where? Would be really thankful to u as I had a lot o...
problems when firefox is updating
Name: Dan Product: Firefox Summary: problems when firefox is updating Comments: everytime when firefox updates, it comes up with a tab saying firefox is now updated but everytime it updates all my bookmarks and everything has disappeared and i have to find them all again and everything and it gets so annoying Browser Details: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-GB; rv:1.8.1.16) Gecko/20080702 Firefox/2.0.0.16 From URL: http://hendrix.mozilla.org/ ...
Firefox update problem
I dont have any problems downloading misc. files/programs with firefox. But when firefox tells me that there is an update that I need to download and install, it hangs on the download and never completes it. Any suggestions? thx/jerry On Sat, 24 Sep 2005 10:30:33 -0400, 'Jerry' <cjer98@yahoo.com> wrote: >I dont have any problems downloading misc. files/programs with firefox. But >when firefox tells me that there is an update that I need to download and >install, it hangs on the download and never completes it. > >Any suggestions? > >...
problems with latest Firefox
Name: Juanita Johnson Email: jewlbabe99atyahoodotcom Product: Firefox Summary: problems with latest Firefox Comments: Pages with photo content (like EBAY) not completely downloading, just stopping .After repeated refreshing I may be able to get the whole thing. While trying to read Email it suddenly of it's own accord leaves the page as if I had clicked on a link to somewhere else. Although there was an address at the bottom of the screen it never actually went there, just left me with a blank page. Happened repeatedly. Browser Details: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows...
Problem with Firefox update
Name: John V. Email: johnvansantatcomcastdotnet Product: Firefox Summary: Problem with Firefox update Comments: Firefox just updated. Tried to print directions from Google maps. Not printing correctly. Tiny print and pushes maps off the page. Internet explored printed correctly. Browser Details: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.1.9) Gecko/20071025 Firefox/2.0.0.9 ...
Mozilla has announced the latest update to its popular web browser. Firefox is now up to version number 54 with changes that, according to the company, make it 'the best Firefox in history' thanks to an important performance tweak in the form of multiprocess support when loading tabs. Update Firefox to the latest release Firefox automatically updates itself by default but you can always do a manual update. Learn how to update Firefox on Windows, Mac or Linux. How to download and install Firefox on Windows. This video tutorial is about 'How to Update Mozilla Firefox Browser 2020 Update Firefox to it's Latest Version'#updatefirefox#mozillafirefoxu.
With the introduction of the new Firefox Quantum browser in 2017 we changed the look, feel, and performance of our core product. Since then we have launched new products to complement your experience when you’re using Firefox and serve you beyond the browser. This includes Facebook Container, Firefox Monitor and Firefox Send. Collectively, they work to protect your privacy and keep you safe so you can do the things you love online with ease and peace of mind. We’ve been delivering on that promise to you for more than twenty years by putting your security and privacy first in the building of products that are open and accessible to all.
Firefox 15 introduced silent updates, an automatic update that will update Firefox to the latest version without notifying the user, a feature that the web browsers Google Chrome and Internet Explorer 8 and above have already implemented, although the user was able to disable that function.
Today’s new Firefox release continues to bring fast and private together right at the crossroads of performance and security. It includes improvements that continue to keep Firefox fast while giving you more control and assurance through new features that your personal information is safe while you’re online with us.
To see how much faster Firefox is today take a look:
How did we make Firefox faster?
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To make Firefox faster, we simply prioritized our performance management “to-do” list. We applied many of the same principles of time management just like you might prioritize your own urgent needs. For example, before you go on a road trip, you check for a full tank of gas, make sure you have enough oil, or have the right air pressure in your tires.
For this latest Firefox release, we adopted the well-known time management strategy of “procrastinate on purpose.” The result is that Firefox is better at performing tasks at the optimal time. Here’s how we reorganized our to-do list to make Firefox faster:
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- Deprioritize least commonly used features: We reviewed areas that we felt could be delayed and delivered on “painting” the page faster so you can browse quicker. This includes delaying set Timeout in order to prioritize scripts for things you need first while delaying others to help make the main scripts for Instagram, Amazon and Google searches execute 40-80% faster; scanning for alternative style sheets after page load; and not loading the auto-fill module unless there is an actual form to complete.
- Suspend Idle Tabs: You shouldn’t feel guilty about opening a zillion tabs, but keeping all those tabs open uses your computer’s memory and slows down its performance. Firefox will now detect if your computer’s memory is running low, which we define as lower than 400MB, and suspend unused tabs that you haven’t used or looked at in a while. Rest assured if you decide you want to review that webpage, simply click on the tab, and it will reload where you left off.
- Faster startup after customization: For users who have customized their browser with an add-on like a favorite theme, for example changing it to the seasons of the year, or utilizing one of the popular ad-blockers, we’ve made it so that the browser skips a bunch of unnecessary work during subsequent start-ups.
New Privacy Protections
Privacy has always been core to Mozilla’s mission, and the recent news and events have given people more reason to care about their privacy while online. In 2018, we launched privacy-focused features like opt-in Tracking Protection on the desktop, Tracking protection by default on iOS, and our popular Facebook Container Extension.
For today’s release we continue to bring you privacy features and set protections to help you feel safe online when you are with Firefox. Today’s privacy features include:
- Blocking fingerprinting and cryptomining: In August 2018, we shared our adapted approach to anti-tracking to address growing consumer demand for features and services that respect online privacy. One of the three key areas we said we’d tackle was mitigating harmful practices like fingerprinting which builds a digital fingerprint that tracks you across the web, and cryptomining which uses the power of your computer’s CPU to generate cryptocurrency for someone else’s benefit. Based on recent testing of this feature in our pre-release channels last month, today’s Firefox release gives you the option to “flip a switch” in the browser and protect yourself from these nefarious practices.
- To turn this feature on click on the small “i” icon in the address bar and under Content Blocking, click on the Custom gear on the right side. The other option is to go to your Preferences. Click on Privacy & Security on the left hand side. From there, users will see Content Blocking listed at the top. Select Custom and check “Cryptominers” and “Fingerprinters” so that they are both blocked.
- Personalize your Private Browsing Experience: Of the many types of privacy protections that Firefox offers, Private Browsing continues to be one of our most popular features. Private Browsing deletes cookies when you close the browser window and doesn’t track history. Plus, Private Browsing also blocks tracking cookies by default. Based on user feedback, we’re giving more controls for you to get the most out of their Private Browsing experience.
- Saving Passwords– Although you may enjoy what Private Browsing has to offer, you may still want some of the convenience from a typical Firefox experience. This included not having to type in passwords each time you visit a site. In today’s release, you can visit a site in Private Browsing without the hassle of typing in your password each time. Registering and saving passwords for a website in Private Browsing will work just as it does in normal mode.
- Enable or Disable add-ons/web extensions – Starting with today’s release, you can now decide which extensions you want to enable or disable in Private Browsing. As part of installing an extension, Firefox will ask if it should be allowed to run in Private Browsing, with a default of Don’t Allow. For extensions you’ve installed before today’s release, you can go to your Add-Ons menu and enable or disable for Private Browsing by simply clicking on the extension you’d like to manage.
Manage existing add-ons
Additional features in today’s release:
- Online accessibility for all –Mozilla has always strived to make the web easier to access for everyone. We’re excited to roll out a fully keyboard accessible browser toolbar in today’s release. To use this feature, simply press the “tab” or “arrow” keys to reach the buttons on the right end of the toolbar including their extension buttons, the toolbar button overflow panel and the main Firefox menu. This is just one more step forward in making access to the web easier for everyone, no matter what your abilities are. To learn about our work on accessibility, you can read more on our Internet Citizen blog.
- WebRender Update – We will be shipping WebRender to a small group of users, specifically Windows 10 desktop users with NVIDIA graphics cards. Last year we talked about integrating WebRender, our next-generation GPU-based 2D rendering engine. WebRender will help make browsing the web feel faster, efficient, and smoother by moving core graphics rendering processes to the Graphics Processing Unit. We are starting with this group of users and plan to roll out this feature throughout the year. To learn more visit here.
- Smoother video playback with today’s AV1 Update –AV1 is the new royalty-free video format jointly developed by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Amazon and others as part of the Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia). We first provided AV1 support by shipping the reference decoder in January’s Firefox release. Today’s Firefox release is updated to use the newer, higher-performance AV1 decoder known as dav1d. We have seen great growth in the use of AV1 even in just a few months, with our latest figures showing that 11.8% of video playback in Firefox Beta used AV1, up from 0.85% in February and 3% in March.
To see what else is new or what we’ve changed in today’s release, you can check out our release notes.
Check out and download the latest version of Firefox Quantum, available here.
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