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• How to force firefox to use internal device fonts not Web page fonts.

  How to force firefox to use internal device fonts not Web page fonts.

  You can set browser.display.use_document_fonts to 0 in: config. Note that this will remove the style of sites and may result in websites being unreadable.

• Plugin deleted Adobe. Default values defined for the Standard Adobe. I have Firefox ask to install the plugin. How can I force Adobe to use the standard?

  Adobe Reader won't open some Adobe (large) files.
  > I updated Adobe Standard all of Firefox's default values. Firefox continues to use Adobe Reader.
  > Uninstalled Adobe Reader. Uninstalled Firefox Adobe plugin.
  > When I try to open a file "Adobe", Firefox now says to install the Adobe Plugin.
  ... catch - 22.
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  These steps can help as well:

  Delete the mimeTypes.rdf file in the Firefox profile folder to reset all the actions file.

  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/mimetypes.RDF
  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/File_types_and_download_actions#Resetting_download_actions

  Set the pref pdfjs.disabled true on the topic: config page to disable the build-in the PDF Viewer.

  Check the value of pref plugin.disable_full_page_plugin_for_types on the topic: config page and delete the application/pdf if it is present, or reset the default pref via the context menu.

  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/about:config

• If a Firefox window is open a 1password address open, only when I quit Firefox and use a 1Password user name and password is firefox open the necessary

  I'm keeping Firefox updated.
  However, it would be nice to use an address to 1password logon when a Firefox window is open and just opened another tab.
  See you soon
  Stan

  Hi mountfordp,
  I understand that you ask is why when you address window the 1Password Firefox does not open in another tab?

  I found that he was kidnapped and recommended update after version 40 Firefox: https://support.1password.com/v3-extension-firefox/

  However for the tab does not open I don't know if it's Firefox or the 1Password.

  In the past, a new profile has been recommended to be created with the latest version of 1Password in Firefox. Use the Profile Manager to create and delete profiles Firefox , first try a new profile and see if the new tab opens correctly.

• FIREFOX CANNOT FIND MY PROFILE

  OK so I have a weird FF problem where the old installation of FF would not be in service due to a starter kit on the computer of my EU who had been abducted, but broke things endangered. I googled and found the path to the profile of its FF and backed it up to an external HARD drive. Then I reloaded FF on a new installation of Windows 7 the former was borked. I installed FF and then closed, followed the same path and deleted the new default profile and stuck in the past.

  Then I loaded et seq. that never come and but gave me a dialog box saying that it did not find my user profile. I thought: "no prob - I'll try it just a different way." Then uninstalled, FF and re-installed again. Same message, so I followed the path that I let down the profile info on and remove profile information, uninstalled then re-installed FF and guess what? Yes... same message... why I can't get a new copy of work?

  Why is it still ffcrying after that I rinsed the program and reload a new installation?

  You will need to copy the file profiles.ini so to find the Firefox profile.

  • %AppData%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ < profile >.

  Note that you can use the Profile Manager to create a new profile and click on the button "Choose a folder" and go to the profile copied to make Firefox to use this profile.

  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/Profile_Manager

• I do not have the add-on 'Get Me 2.3', but Firefox is forcing me to use Yahoo search, even when I put it in Google. How can I change this please?

  Firefox is forcing me to use Yahoo search, even when I have it set to use Google for years. I read the other response to this problem, which solved the problem of the user by uninstalling "search me 2.3", but which does not appear in my modules, so I can't delete it. " How can I fix this please?

  I suspect that you need to learn about the functioning of the new search bar in Firefox 34. See if anything here helps you - https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/search-bar-add-change-manage-search-engines-firefox

• How to force Firefox to Android to use LTE instead of WiFi?

  Firefox for Android AUTOMATICALLY reconnects to the WiFi if I have NEVER connected to the WiFi in the past. Sometimes I want to use WiFi, and sometimes I want to use LTE with Firefox. How can I force Firefox to STOP using the WiFi connection and use the LTE connection? Note that simply kill WiFi on Android does not work; Firefox simply uses his past knowledge of the WiFi network and access code to launch WiFi alone. I HATE the apps that think they know better than the user...

  Sorry, the user misfires (once again for the millionth time, I guess).

  WiFi was set to "Auto-connect" at the launch of applications of high-usage data. Switch is in settings, connections, WiFi (tap to set up). I never watched here because I've always had the 'OFF' WiFi and thought (wrongly) that there was no switch configuration for a feature that was 'OFF '. Live and learn. Sorry again to waste your time; Maybe this will help another smartphone newbie...

  Thanks much for your quick, complete and CORRECT answer to my question, Roland.

• We use mandatory profiles in our Organization. So after that I updated to firefox, users will see "Hooray!" Your Firefox is up to date. "after each login!

  Since we use mandatory profiles for all users, after firefox gets updated the user is obliged to see a "Hooray!" Your Firefox is up to date. "every time the log message and start the browser.
  It is not easy or possible to update user profiles whenever firefox gets updated. Elsewhere lately, very often. Where in the world to server-side turn off this annoying message? Or at least how do I manually change the preferences file stored in the folder of mandatory profile to disable this annoying message?

  Try to set the pref browser.startup.homepage_override.mstone to ignore a mozilla.cfg file.

  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/browser.startup.homepage_override.mstone

  Place a local file - settings.js in the defaults\pref folder where you will also find the channel - prefs.js to specify using mozilla.cfg file.

  pref("general.config.filename", "mozilla.cfg");
  pref("general.config.obscure_value", 0); // use this to disable the byte-shift
  

  See:

  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/Locking_preferences

  You can use these functions in mozilla.cfg:

  defaultPref();  // set new default value
  pref();         // set pref, but allow changes in current session
  lockPref();     // lock pref, disallow changes
  

• How can I force firefox to open an exact url

  I live in England but regularly visit the United States. When I'm in the USA some URLS which I use regularly at home translates automatically to their international counterparts. For example, if I type www.bbc.co.uk at home, this site is loaded. If I'm in the USA, it is translated to www.bbc.com, which does not access the same information.

  This is just one example - the same thing happens with other sites.

  How to force Firefox to open specific URL I want to access?

  Hello, these will be redirects server based on the site to guess your location based on your IP address. There is no way for the browser to work around this, other than using a proxy or VPN service from the United Kingdom...

• I can not even open FF because the profile is not found, even after using the profile in order to create a new profile.

  I've recently upgraded to version 40 39.0.3. The first upgrade was not so I removed FF using the control panel (uninstall program). I reinstalled again, but I got the messages that FF was already running, etc. as other users have noticed. I open profiles (Open firefox.exe - p) and tried to open FF with the "default" profile that did not work. I created a new profile ("defaultuser") and FF open. (I have the box checked to use the new profile on startup). I have created FF as I wanted it, and then exit. When I started later FF, the profile is not found. The profile did not have the "defaultuser" profile, does not open with the "default" profile, but would a new profile must be created and FF to open and run. Quit FF and reopen produces the same sequence (profile not found, etc.) I uninstalled 40 and reinstalled version 39.0.3 and I have the same problems with this version (39.0.3), plus he's starting the upgrade to version 40, and soon as I complete the installation again. I uninstalled the 39.0.3/40 version and reinstalled 40 using the Profiles page to write this question.

  I removed the version FF 40 using the Panel of control/uninstall. I deleted all the files that have been "* firefox *" and "* mozilla * ' (and there are some). I rebooted, and then reinstalled FF version 39.0.3. I could we FF immediately (without having to create a new profile). I have not had any problems with a bad certificate of Google, Yahoo, etc.. I went to all the web sites open very well. I could restart, then restart FF several times without problems or issues of certificate. Meanwhile, I made no changes to Kaspersky, and as far as I know, Kaspersky works as he usually does. I am almost sure that FF 40 version has a certificate problem that I can't fix. I'm less sure if the original upgrade to version FF 39.0.3 to 40.0.0 (then 40.0.2) played a role in my profile questions. Regardless, I have a version of FF that works and auto-updated to FF is off (and it will remain like that until I gather a few of this blog and other insurance which emits 40 FF are ironed out). I appreciate the help that you (and jscher200 in another thread) has attempted to provide. While the issues are not fixed, the thread can be closed.

• Bookmarks are not stored in my firefox on my NAS profile

  I use firefox with 2 different profiles and choose which profile to open firefox. A profile is local, one profile is away on my NAS. When I use my NAS profile, if I save a bookmark, it is not saved. When I use my local profile, bookmarks are stored correctly.
  The profile of my SIN seems to be OK, because I see all the bookmarks that I had previously recorded in my profile. It's just that I can't save all new bookmarks.
  It started to happen after a reinstallation of my system of Xubuntu 14.04.

  Hello
  I found the problem. When I created my profile firefox under LINUX, I used the NAS folder created by my workstation windows, with all bookmarks. Somehow Firefox LINUX did not have this issue. I created a new NAS for years imported my favorites from NAS LINUX the profile created on windows, and now it works.
  Sorry to post before I had enough.

• How can I force Firefox to download mp3 files and NOT play?

  Hi guys,.

  I couldn't change the settings of Firefox in this way, that it does not play mp3 files at all (in any kind of player), but allows to decide what with them for example to download the file.

  What I actually did:

  - changed at settings, that I want a dialog or download any file type and NOT use any other option (yes, all of them - not any kind of effect was seen there...)
  - changed especially all mp3-related options to download
  - deactivated ALL plugins and addons
  - about:config -> media.windows-media-foundation.enabled -> false
  - uninstalled ALL types of mediaplayers (Winamp, VLC etc.), but not WMP because it would be very complicated and would cause several bugs
  

  Many updates before (I think it's up to 20 FF or if) you could simply tell FF, I tried to download the file via the settings and now it isn't.

  Is it possible to left I can force Firefox to NOT READ mp3 files in any player and offer my the possibility to download?

  Please do NOT give answers like:

  - right click on the file and save it as ... I allready know that and do not want to use that solution. A few years before it was possible, so it should also be possible to directly click at the file and decide what to do with it. On all the sites I want to use it the possibilities are given and not blocked by the sites or implementations itself.
  

  I thank very you much for your help in advance. I'm desperately trying to find an answer to this question for months...

  Hello TurZ, please set media.windows - media - foundation.enabled back to its default value and turn media.play - stand alone false instead.

• How to get the video intro off my google home screen I already saw it, where is the firefox logo used to be.

  How to get the video intro off my google home screen I already saw it, where is the firefox logo used to be. I started with the last update that I rebooted.

  Hello
  to change the homepage when opening firefox-press 'Alt' and click on tools-> Options.

  Main menu, you can change the URL.

  If the problem persists, you can follow these simple steps:

  Enter about: config in the address bar and press ENTER. Accept the message of 'dragons' to see the Advanced preferences screen. Use the above search box to enter the below pref.
  

  You can assign an empty string to stop your Firefox to retrieve "extracts" and brandLogo changes the browser.aboutHomeSnippets.updateUrl pref. Right-click this pref and select Edit then clear the value as pref in the box that appears, and then click OK. Who will also disable "snippets" that appear under the container of the research on the default home page.

  Then you must open the folder of your profile, via help > Troubleshooting Information > profile folder > > button view folder. Then close Firefox. Your profile file open with Firefox closed (Firefox '3-bar' menu key > exit/Quit), wait or two minutes, then remove the storage\moz-safe-about + home folder in the Firefox profile folder to remove the brandLogo and stored in IndexedDB code snippets to make Firefox use the default brandLogo and a defined default code snippet.

  If you later change your mind about these changes, you can reset the pref browser.aboutHomeSnippets.updateUrl via the context menu and Reset allows to retrieve the default value using the storage\moz-chest-fort-about + home folder again.

• Is there a way to merge the bookmarks on my old pc with those on my new pc? (PS: I have unable connect to the old pc using old profile but can access the profiles folder).

  My profile on my old laptop has become corrupted and I can't log in with my regular account (admin). I would like to add and merge bookmarks former firefox to another laptop, which already has existing bookmarks. I can not simply copy and paste the profile folder as this would crush my existing bookmarks and settings. Unfortunately, I have not set up the sync on this browser feature.

  Unfortunately, Firefox doesn't have good tools to merge and dédupliquant bookmarks. I will propose a roundabout way to do. Here's an overview:

  (1) create a new profile Virgin (#3) in your current Firefox (see details at the end)

  (2) while using the #3 profile, restore a file in JSON format to backup your old (#1 profile) system (see restore bookmarks from a backup or move them to another computer)

  (3) export bookmarks restored to an HTML element in a perfect location, with a file name unique format (see Export Firefox bookmarks to an HTML file for backup or transfer bookmarks)

  (4) exit Firefox and is reactivated in your normal profile (profile #2)

  (5) file bookmarks import as HTML (see import bookmarks in HTML file)

  (6) create a backup in case something is not going to step 7 (see restore bookmarks from a backup or move them to another computer)

  (7) rearrange bookmarks in the folder of imported bookmarks (see https://support.mozilla.org/kb/use-bookmarks-to-save-and-organize-w...), possibly using an add-on deduplicating

  Create a new Firefox profile

  A new profile will be your plugins installed by system (for example, Flash) and extensions (e.g., security suite toolbars), but no themes, other extensions or other customizations. It should also have databases of completely fresh settings and cool a cache folder.

  Out of Firefox and start in the profile using Start Manager > Search box (or run):

  firefox.exe -P
  

  Do not delete anything here. Any time want to switch profiles, exit Firefox and return to this dialog box.

  Click on the button to create a profile, give it a name like OldBookmarks and skip the option to change the folder. Then launch Firefox in the new profile that you have created.

  You are ready to return to the new profile and create export to HTML format.

  When you return to the Profile Manager, you might be tempted to use the button to delete the profile. It's a little too easy to accidentally delete your 'real' profile, so I recommend you to resist the temptation. If you don't want to clean up later, I suggest to make a backup of all your profiles first in case something go wrong.

• Is it possible to force Firefox to remember passwords?

  As many have complained, there is a growing trend for websites prevent browsers, including Firefox, to remember passwords. It's absolutely maddening. Like most people, I have the order of 100 passwords, and thanks to the idiots, an excess of zeal IT guys who need to justify their own jobs, we are forced to constantly change the ridiculous combinations, impossible to remember symbols and numbers. (Everyone really get their accounts stolen because some hacker sits down and tries to guess their password? Somehow I find it very, very hard to believe.)

  First world problems, I know. However, my question is simple: is it possible to force Firefox to remember passwords? Maybe an add-on or an external program any? I know there are programs of password manager, but last time I checked, those who were practically worthless and did not support working as well as the Firefox built-in to remember passwords. Thanks for any help.

  Hello Andrew, Yes, you can either install an addon or use a bookmarklet to work around this restriction.

  in a next version of firefox, this feature will also be integrated directly in the browser: http://www.ghacks.net/2013/12/24/firefox-29-save-fill-autocompleteoff-passwords/