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Can I convert an existing Firefox installation to ESR without a re-install?
It took some jumping through hoops (including a mailing list subscription that I apparently didn't need) but I finally found where to download the Firefox ESR. This is great for fresh installs, but I ...
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How to stop Firefox from updating?
Anyway here is my problem. I'm currently on beta channel (Firefox 6) which was recently upgraded and broke some extensions. Now I gather those extensions will be upgraded in the future and they'll ...
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How to trigger a check for updates in Firefox programatically or from a command line?
Is there a command line switch for firefox.exe or an "about:" URL that will either force an update check or at least display the Help/About dialog, which checks for updates and tells if you're running ...
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Disable Firefox update popover
I run Firefox Nightly (68.0a1) and it pretends to allow me to choose when to update, but then proceeds to nag me about it nonstop until I cave in and actually do an update.
As you can imagine this is ...
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Install Firefox without updates
I would like to install an older version of Firefox. I have seen some similar
questions but this is different as I need to disable the initial update not
future updates. I visited this page:
https://...
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Change Firefox update channel from ESR to release?
So I have Firefox ESR installed, and I want to change it to the "release" channel. Is there a way to do that or I have to reinstall?
I've tried changing app.update.channel in about:config to 'release'...
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Why does firefox ask me to upgrade Flash?
Why does Firefox ask me to upgrade flash occasionally when there appears to be no difference between the versions (10.1 r86 to 10.1 r86)? Also why do I have to always re-download the Adobe download ...
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How do I update my Firefox in Ubuntu?
How do I update my Firefox in Ubuntu.
i.e. I want a newer version
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How can I make Firefox allow new tabs with an update pending?
I am using Ubuntu 20.04 and have the same problem as Seph Reed, where every few days to few weeks Firefox stops allowing me to open new tabs or windows because it has an update it needs to install.
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Firefox Aurora update release notes?
I use Aurora and want to know where I can find release notes for each update to Aurora.
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How to roll back an update of a Firefox addon
Today I updated Adblock Plus addon from v1.2 to v1.3. After restarting Firefox, I realized that Adblock Plus no more blocks ads no matter if I activate or deactivate it. This seems to be a buggy ...
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Is there any quick way to check if all of my plugins will work when upgrading Firefox?
I depend on firefox plugins for my work, so updating is always a bit treacherous. But I also need to be using the latest browsers, so it's a necessary evil.
Is there any good way to check if all of ...
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How to Update ShockWave Flash Add-Ons in FireFox?
I currently have v10.1.8.53 of the Shockwave Flash Add-on installed in Firefox v3.5.19.
I want to update the add-on to the latest version so I downloaded the installer .exe and ran the installation. ...
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Firefox autoupdate feature borked
My Firefox installation suddenly stopped presenting automatic update prompt. (nor Help menu command have effect). So i'm stuck with v.3.6.9 while v.4.0 is out already. Please suggest where should i ...
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Prevent Firefox from updating, for real this time
I don't want Firefox to silently download and install updates. Their documentation is useless in this regard, as the process outlined there is impossible due to the lack of the buttons and other UI ...
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