I have refreshed Firefox almost everyday and still have excessive redirects and popups.
I continue to redirected several garbage Web sites when I click on a search, a lot of pop-up windows and a green circle with a arrow everywhere in the web pages. I refreshed and reinstalled Firefox and trying almost every day. All the blockers and firewalls is rising. I tried everything on the support page and uninstalled all unwanted software.
Hi, sometimes a problem with Firefox can be a result of malware installed on your computer, you may not be aware of.
You can try these free programs to search for malicious software that work with your existing anti-virus software:
- Microsoft safety scanner
- MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware
- Anti-Rootkit utility - TDSSKiller
- AdwCleaner (for more information, see this other AdwCleaner download page)
- Hitman Pro
- ESET Online Scanner
Note that not all programs removal allows to detect all malware, you may need to run multiple or all of them.
Microsoft Security Essentials is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP, if you do not already have one. Windows 8 already has integrated antivirus.
More information can be found in the article troubleshooting Firefox problems caused by malware .
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The reset Firefox feature can solve a lot of problems in restaurant Firefox to its factory default condition while saving your vital information.
Note: This will make you lose all the Extensions, open Web sites and preferences.To reset Firefox, perform the following steps:
- Go to Firefox > help > troubleshooting information.
- Click on the button 'Reset Firefox'.
- Firefox will close and reset. After Firefox is finished, it will display a window with the imported information. Click Finish.
- Firefox opens with all the default settings applied.
Information can be found in the article Firefox Refresh - reset the settings and Add-ons .
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Have you tried to reset FireFox? Refresh Firefox – reset the parameters and modules
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Removing modules is part of the updating procedure, as mentioned in Firefox Refresh - reset the settings and Add-ons. But in the same article, below, you can see, where to find your old data, including modules. Or you can just install them easily again.
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marleyk76 said
I see other people have this problem and hope that there is a solution. My Firefox browser is stuck on 16.0 and nothing happens when I try to update. It seems to download, but I'm still on 16.0. I tried every way to update my browser. Now, my Bank (Bank online) says that I have to upgrade to continue with them. Help, please. (computer: MAC 10.6.8)
PROBLEM SOLVED! and I feel so stupid, but maybe this will help others. I had downloaded Firefox 36.0 and it was in my applications folder, BUT I kept clicking on the old icon Firefox so still grown 16.0. All this time and I just needed to get out the new icon on the dock and remove the old. Thanks for those who have tried to help me.
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In fact, it can be easier...
If you have the old drive connected as, say, drive E, go to:
E:\Users\username
Then click in the address bar and paste it after this and press ENTER to open it:
\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles
Normally, you have only one file, which has a random string followed by "default." In this case, click on this file and find the subfolder bookmarkbackups.
If you find multiple profile folders, look inside to find the most recently updated backups.
To restore the backup files, see: restore bookmarks from a backup or move them to another computer
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I recently had to have my rebuilt computer caused by a virus. Now I have Mozilla Firefox with ABP and see that Firefox has a program's built-in phishing and viruses. Do I need a program additional anti-malware? If so, the one that works best with Firefox? Seems put more you on these things the you have more trouble.
The anti-phishing protection and malware that Firefox uses checks against a list of websites that have been reported to contain a form of malware and then alerts you. Firefox itself does not scan files to see if they contain viruses/malware. You still need a form any anti-virus and anti-malware protection. You must also use a firewall.
As for which is better, you are likely to get many different answers, it's a topic that generates a lot of discussion. A product one person loves will be hated by someone else. I use Microsoft Security Essentials as well as Windows Firewall.
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My laptop crashed and when I turned it back to firefox was updated and my favorites have disappeared
I tried a few ways of troubleshooting, I saw in earlier questions with the firefox profile folder and the file places.sqlite, but none of that worked, is it possible for me to get my favorites?
Hello
It seems that you have updated to the version of the developer, so please see this support article:
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After reboot and installation of updates of windows etc. FF suddenly crashes. No idea why. I deleted all the profiles completely, unintsalled ran ccleaner and reinstalled. nothing. Any ideas? I do not think that windows effect FF FF updates opens not even in safe mode and d rest not doing all I can do is restart and shut down.
Thank you I appreciate someone who can help you. I have class anti malware and my pc is clean. Windows 7 64-bit. I use Webroot and who is temporarily disabled because I'm trying to solve this problem.
We are sorry to hear that your Firefox seems to crash when you open it. Please perform the following steps to give us an ID of crash report which helps us to learn more about the cause of the accident.
- To get a window run the following shortcut: [Windows] + [R]. This should bring up a window that contains a text field.
- In this text field, enter %APPDATA%\microsoft\windows\sendto and press ENTER. Should open an Explorer window.
- From the Solution Explorer window, double-click on the Mozilla folder, then double-click on Firefox , then Crash reports. Double-click subject.
- Now you should see a list of files that contain reports. Go to view > rearrange icons by > change to get the latest files at the top of the window.
- Open the 5 latest files with a text editor and copy them ID.
- Paste each ID with bp - in the window of response on the forums.
Thanks in advance!
You can find more information and troubleshooting in the article Firefox plant - troubleshoot and prevent assistance fixing crashes .
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It - http://www.google.com/firefox - is the old Page to start Firefox used by the Firefox 3.6 and earlier versions of Firefox, I do not think that it is maintained by Google.
From version Firefox 4, Firefox uses a 'local' with the address Start Page of Subject: House. It looks like the old start Page, but this isn't exactly the same thing.
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Take a look at this thread and follow the steps in troubleshooting offered it. The question may be somehow connected with WhatsApp, then try to delete the app.
Try resetting your device. This will not erase your data stored on that device.
- Press and hold the sleep/wake button
- Press and hold the Home button
- Press and hold both buttons until the display turns off and on again with the Apple logo on the subject.
Alternatively, you can go to settings - general - reset - Reset all settings
If that doesn't work, restore your device to factory settings. Please note that this will delete the data on your device.
Take a look this Apple Support article:use iTunes to restore the iPhone, iPad or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support.
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When I close firefox, it always works in the background. When I want to open it again, there is a message that firefox is running and I have to close it. then I close with CTRL + ALT + DEL/taskmanager, according to me, /
This has happened
Each time Firefox opened
== After Update/update firefox
Perhaps, you just need to wait for a while for Firefox download.
Perhaps, it is an extension/plugin slowing your Firefox.
When I close Firefox in the evening, it closes slowly and uses 50% of CPU. It unloads after several (30? 60?) seconds.
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Have Firefox V.31 and works very well. Control Panelshows V.29
Using Firefox v.31 and no problem. Recently installed Bitdefender and it tells me to update to Firefox. Went to the control panel and found v.29 Mozilla Firefox and it is impossible to remove. No Firefox listed v.31. Thought v.29 uninstalling and reinstalling v.31 but cannot be deleted. What is my solution to this problem? Using XP SP3
Thank youSometimes the registry entry of Firefox which is read by the control panel to create the list in Add/Remove programs is not updated correctly. It could get resolved in the next update (Firefox 32) in a few weeks. I wouldn't worry about it right now too long only you see a single folder with "Mozilla Firefox" in the name here:
C:\Program Files\
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You're smart to be wary. You can check to see if an unnoticed add-on slipped? In particular, I suggest disable all non-essential or unrecognized extensions on page modules. Either:
- Command + shift + a
- Tools menu > Modules
In the left column, click Extensions. Then, when in doubt, turn off.
Typically, a link will appear above at least an extension disabled to restart Firefox. You can complete your work on the tab and click one of the links in the last step.
That get rid of the nagging dialog boxes?
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Firefox worked like a dream for as long as I got - until two days ago.
It suddenly stopped linking to http sites. Still works for https sites, however.
This problem does not exist in Safari (but I prefer Firefox!).Some dig and can already tell you that:
(1) no additional security software have been installed.
(2) no changes were made to internet connection settings.
(3) connection Wifi is strong and fully functional (as it has always been)I followed the procedure of "Refresh" recommended on this forum - still no luck.
I am the only person working on the two devices listed below.
They are not networked.
Only for personal use at home, or when they realize (the laptop).iMac: 7.1 model
OS X (Snow Leopard) 10.6.8 (the Mac is too old to support higher versions)
Memory: 1 GBHave the same problem on many newer MacBook Pro:
OS X (Mountain Lion) 10.7.5
Memory: 4 GBMake a check of malware with several malware scanning of programs on the Windows computer.
Please scan with all programs, because each program detects a different malicious program.
All of these programs have free versions.Make sure that you update each program to get the latest version of their databases before scanning.
- Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware:
http://www.Malwarebytes.org/MBAM.php - AdwCleaner:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/
http://www.Softpedia.com/get/antivirus/removal-tools/AdwCleaner.shtml - SuperAntispyware:
http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/ - Microsoft security scanner:
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx - Windows Defender:
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/using-Defender - Spybot Search & Destroy:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html - Kasperky free Security Scan:
http://www.Kaspersky.com/security-scan
Alternatively, you can write a check for an infection rootkit TDSSKiller.
- Utility anti-rootkit TDSSKiller:
http://support.Kaspersky.com/5350?El=88446
See also:
- Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware:
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