Firefox question

BrianR · 03-12-2007, 04:47 PM

I usually use Firefox. Recently, it downloaded a security update, and I allowed it to install. Now, Firefox refuses to recognise my DNS or other numerical information and thus access the internet.

Mozilla and IE still work fine.

I forgot to make a go back point so that isn't an option.

Anyone know how to make Firefox behave again? Or do I have to go the hard route and find a copy of the older version and install that?

Brian

WabUfvot5 · 03-12-2007, 04:54 PM

Try to remove the firefox preferences / settings folder. Not sure where it resides on Windows or Mac. Probably a better idea is to make a copy of it before deleting so you don't lose all your bookmarks and stuff.

BrianR · 03-15-2007, 12:16 PM

Didn't work but it did require me to reinstall Firefox, which ALSO didn't work. I guess I have to migrate to Linux a little early...I bet Firefox works THERE!

Brian

WabUfvot5 · 03-15-2007, 03:31 PM

Strange. Usually if the pref folder is gone it automagically makes a new one. At least it does in Linux, but being Firefox is cross platform the behavior really shouldn't be any different.

Bhang · 03-21-2007, 07:26 PM

It could be Windows Firewall blocking Firefox? Maybe check your settings!

BrianR · 03-22-2007, 09:07 PM

Sorry, Windows firewall was deactivated immediately upon purchase of the computer.

I'm SO ready for Linux!

WabUfvot5 · 03-22-2007, 10:50 PM

I, for one, would be willing to answer any questions about Linux you may have. I don't know everything but there are plenty of support forums around too. Linux has come a long way. It's not perfect but way farther along than when I started playing with it in 1998.

Beestie · 03-22-2007, 11:03 PM

Re-installing Firefox doesn't work unless you uninstall the prior version then mop up with cCleaner (google it)first.

Firefox leaves a lot of residual that a re-install won't touch. That is actually by design although it does confuse everybody.

03-25-2007, 11:01 AM

Forget Firefox.

Ibby · 03-25-2007, 03:01 PM

No.

cowhead · 03-26-2007, 03:10 PM

yeah, 'fraid not... been using firefox for a few years now, not changing anytime soon.. and the thing that cracks me up is that the new explorer (7) looks soooo much like firefox that.. well.. hee hee.. I suppose imitation is the most sincere form of flattery..

oh, and the weather add-on... drool drool (now I don't have to drive the g/f nuts with having the weather channel on all the damn time in the background, so I thank firefox and the mozilla corporation for saving my relationship!)

TheMercenary · 03-31-2007, 11:24 AM

I am interested in switching to FireFox. My fear is that it is going to not be compatable with XP or some of my other programs. Is this unfounded? What programs, specifically, will not work with FF? What are the limitations of using it over IE?

Undertoad · 03-31-2007, 12:02 PM

Firefox is compatible with just about everything these days. It used to be that 10% of websites would trip it up, and then 5%; these days it's less than 1%. So it has outgrown its reputation.

Firefox limitations over IE:
- It takes some people 1 second longer to load.

IE limitations over FF:
- Less secure
- Longer development cycle
- Less standard
- Less control over browsing experience
- Tight integration to a single company that does not have your best interests as top priority
- Won't run on Mac, Linux
- Fewer extensions
- No download management
- No spell-check built-in
- No Caret navigation

Beestie · 04-01-2007, 02:57 AM

IE has a pretty full featured MAC/Apple browser. But its still IE and five steps behind FF.

Undertoad · 04-01-2007, 07:00 AM

I thought the Mac version stopped at IE5.

03-12-2007, 04:47 PM	#1
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	Firefox question I usually use Firefox. Recently, it downloaded a security update, and I allowed it to install. Now, Firefox refuses to recognise my DNS or other numerical information and thus access the internet. Mozilla and IE still work fine. I forgot to make a go back point so that isn't an option. Anyone know how to make Firefox behave again? Or do I have to go the hard route and find a copy of the older version and install that? Brian __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

03-15-2007, 12:16 PM	#3
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	Didn't work but it did require me to reinstall Firefox, which ALSO didn't work. I guess I have to migrate to Linux a little early...I bet Firefox works THERE! Brian __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

03-22-2007, 09:07 PM	#6
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	Sorry, Windows firewall was deactivated immediately upon purchase of the computer. I'm SO ready for Linux! __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

03-22-2007, 11:03 PM	#8
Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	Re-installing Firefox doesn't work unless you uninstall the prior version then mop up with cCleaner (google it)first. Firefox leaves a lot of residual that a re-install won't touch. That is actually by design although it does confuse everybody. __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

03-25-2007, 03:01 PM	#10
Ibby erika Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: "the high up north" Posts: 6,127	No. __________________ not really back, you didn't see me, i was never here shhhhhh

03-12-2007, 04:54 PM	#2
WabUfvot5 Operations Operative Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 634	Try to remove the firefox preferences / settings folder. Not sure where it resides on Windows or Mac. Probably a better idea is to make a copy of it before deleting so you don't lose all your bookmarks and stuff.

03-15-2007, 03:31 PM	#4
WabUfvot5 Operations Operative Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 634	Strange. Usually if the pref folder is gone it automagically makes a new one. At least it does in Linux, but being Firefox is cross platform the behavior really shouldn't be any different.

03-21-2007, 07:26 PM	#5
Bhang India, Peace and Love Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Motherland, India Posts: 8	It could be Windows Firewall blocking Firefox? Maybe check your settings!

03-22-2007, 10:50 PM	#7
WabUfvot5 Operations Operative Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 634	I, for one, would be willing to answer any questions about Linux you may have. I don't know everything but there are plenty of support forums around too. Linux has come a long way. It's not perfect but way farther along than when I started playing with it in 1998.

03-25-2007, 11:01 AM	#9
Raelian1 Guest Posts: n/a	Forget Firefox.

03-26-2007, 03:10 PM	#11
cowhead halve your cake and eat it too. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Georgia.. by way of Lawrence Kansas Posts: 1,359	yeah, 'fraid not... been using firefox for a few years now, not changing anytime soon.. and the thing that cracks me up is that the new explorer (7) looks soooo much like firefox that.. well.. hee hee.. I suppose imitation is the most sincere form of flattery.. oh, and the weather add-on... drool drool (now I don't have to drive the g/f nuts with having the weather channel on all the damn time in the background, so I thank firefox and the mozilla corporation for saving my relationship!) __________________ no my child.. this is not my desire..I'm digging for fire.

03-31-2007, 11:24 AM	#12
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	I am interested in switching to FireFox. My fear is that it is going to not be compatable with XP or some of my other programs. Is this unfounded? What programs, specifically, will not work with FF? What are the limitations of using it over IE? __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

03-31-2007, 12:02 PM	#13
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Firefox is compatible with just about everything these days. It used to be that 10% of websites would trip it up, and then 5%; these days it's less than 1%. So it has outgrown its reputation. Firefox limitations over IE: - It takes some people 1 second longer to load. IE limitations over FF: - Less secure - Longer development cycle - Less standard - Less control over browsing experience - Tight integration to a single company that does not have your best interests as top priority - Won't run on Mac, Linux - Fewer extensions - No download management - No spell-check built-in - No Caret navigation

04-01-2007, 02:57 AM	#14
Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	IE has a pretty full featured MAC/Apple browser. But its still IE and five steps behind FF. __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

04-01-2007, 07:00 AM	#15
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	I thought the Mac version stopped at IE5.

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