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FireFox Issues

Discussion in 'Browser Issues' started by N3, Apr 7, 2016.

  1. N3

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    It appears that i screwed up two browsers. I have Firefox & i also installed Waterfox. It appears that when i downloaded WaterFox it corrupted both browsers. I've decided i only want Firefox. When i uninstalled WaterFox some of my icons on my desktop will not function. I had to install WaterFox again to make the icons function again. What to do?
     
    N3, Apr 7, 2016
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  3. bassfisher6522

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    Uninstall waterfox, then uninstall FF.....and reboot. Then run Ccleaner to get rid of any junk files that may be left over. Reboot and then download FF and install it.
     
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    What icons are not working? If they were links they may have have been linked to WaterFox all that needs to be done is relink them for FireFox.
     
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    Mr Rustys is correct you can either delete the shortcuts on the desktop and make new ones, or simply go to your default program manager and reset the default browser to firefox. Takes 5 seconds.
     
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  6. N3

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    I downloaded Firefox 45.o.1 & having some problems.

    Your connection is not secure
    The owner of startpage.com has configured their website improperly. To protect your information from being stolen, Firefox has not connected to this website. Learn more. (The above occurs no matter which search engine i try to choose)

    Second problem is, i can't download any add-ons. i get a message> There is an error downloading Adblock Plus.

    ???
     
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    Have you checked the firewall and anti virus to make sure the are configured where the software can pass through?

    Can you browse to any other pages? Does IE do the same thing?
     
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    I uninstalled FireFox & installed WaterFox & everything is working. Thanks for your suggestions.
     
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