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    Firefox problem/bug

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by mathx, Sep 15, 2007.

  1. mathx

    mathx Notebook Geek

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    Hi everybody. I'll list here three problems that I'm having with firefox 2.0.0.6

    - I was using firefox yesterday, and decided to organize my bookmarks. But whenever I closed and opened it again, all bookmarks returned to a previous state.

    - After that, I tried to modify a random option, just to see if it was a bookmark related problem, or a general problem. The options also returned to previous state after close-reopen.

    - Also, when I do close-reopen action, it takes a longer time to get the main window onscreen.

    I ran anti-spyware and anti-virus, no infection found. Defragmented the disk too. Reinstalled firefox, problem still there. :(

    Any clues on what is my problem?
    I'm also downloading the good old ubuntu, I can see my system asking for it :p
     
    mathx, Sep 15, 2007
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  2. Waveblade

    Waveblade Notebook Deity

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    You know. I'm thinking it's a possible bug with the new version of Firefox. Because interestingly enough, I've been having to reset my search in the top right search box every time I restart firefox.
     
    Waveblade, Sep 16, 2007
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  3. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    ouch, good head up mathx. i cannot sort my bookmarks at all and cannot even move stuffs up & down from the bookmarks tab. Inside Organise Bookmark, i can move the items around. Gonna try to export and re.import and see if it helps

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Sep 16, 2007
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  4. Spider_3000

    Spider_3000 Notebook Consultant

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    Did you try running Firefox in safe mode? Also do you have any extensions/themes installed, as they could interfere with something. I personally haven't had this problem.
     
    Spider_3000, Sep 16, 2007
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  5. qhn

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    well, reinstalling ff got rid of the my issues. must be something i did wrong during the update

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Sep 16, 2007
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  6. mathx

    mathx Notebook Geek

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    Fixed it by doing a 'clean all, new install'.
    Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get to the source of the problem, so I can't say what was the conflicting module (a plugin, a corrupt file...).

    To Waveblade: did you still have problems with your search box?

    Thanks everybody for the tips. :)
     
    mathx, Sep 16, 2007
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  7. Docsmith1504

    Docsmith1504 Notebook Guru

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    Hey I have a question that is unrelated to this thread. IN spider 3000's sig block is a sign that says my IP address, internet company and OS I'm using. Is my system being hacked?
     
    Docsmith1504, Sep 16, 2007
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  8. AKAJohnDoe

    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    No, not really. At least I presume not. Since I do not see this in those posts it is likely www.danasoft.com, which I block. Mostly because it is such a damn big banner and it annoys me.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Sep 16, 2007
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  9. Spider_3000

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    Heh. Sure... you're hacked. I'm going through your documents right now. I hope you can pick up on the sarcasm.
     
    Spider_3000, Sep 17, 2007
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