Firefox replaced my prior version without permission!
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Firefox replaced my prior version without permission!
I launched Firefox this morning, and got a bunch of strange screens, including requiring "Safe Mode". When I finally got on, my older version of Firefox was GONE, replaced by the "latest version". As a system's programmer, I find this behavior reprehensible.
Dick.Guertin; Firefox 56.0.2;
Mac OSX 10.10.6; 2.5 Ghz Intel Core I5
Mac OSX 10.10.6; 2.5 Ghz Intel Core I5
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Re: Firefox replaced my prior version without permission!
well, you have accepted Mozillas license agreement thus firefox itself updated from vulnerable and not acceptable v56 to current and secure v64. how much this was enforced due your settings or not, i can not speak for OSX. currently i dont see a bug.
maybe RobertJ can enlight you.
maybe RobertJ can enlight you.
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Re: Firefox replaced my prior version without permission!
What was you older version?
Anyhow, quite feasible that that can happen, in any manner of ways.
To use older FF, you generally need to take precautions.
(Without precautions, unwanted children & all that go along with that .)
Anyhow, quite feasible that that can happen, in any manner of ways.
To use older FF, you generally need to take precautions.
(Without precautions, unwanted children & all that go along with that .)
Fire 750, bring back 250.
Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 6.1; en-US; rv:1.9.1.19) Gecko/20110420 SeaMonkey/2.0.14 Pinball CopyURL+ FetchTextURL FlashGot NoScript
Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 6.1; en-US; rv:1.9.1.19) Gecko/20110420 SeaMonkey/2.0.14 Pinball CopyURL+ FetchTextURL FlashGot NoScript
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Re: Firefox replaced my prior version without permission!
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Dick.Guertin; Firefox 56.0.2;
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the magic number is 51 and you are probably part of it
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Re: Firefox replaced my prior version without permission!
Moving to Firefox Support as no bug has been identified here.
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Re: Firefox replaced my prior version without permission!
If this has been moved, I'd appreciate the URL of the post at Firefox Support.
Dick.Guertin; Firefox 56.0.2;
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Re: Firefox replaced my prior version without permission!
Hopefully I've found the post. V65 was horrible for me. Missing the Bookmarks Toolbar was the most visible difference. All my Extensions were gone. ... Anyway, I was able to restore V56 from a backup, including all the settings, which had been moved to a new (different) directory. So, I'm bask to what I know, and feel comfortable using. I've taken protective measures to block replacement of v56. Dick Guertin
Dick.Guertin; Firefox 56.0.2;
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Re: Firefox replaced my prior version without permission!
Well Fx65 is Beta and does have the waste of space Bookmarks Toolbar, (View/Toolbars or Customize/Toolbars) as does Fx64.
.. soooooooooooooooooooooooooo..
@ Mozilla always knows what's best for us...
.. soooooooooooooooooooooooooo..
@ Mozilla always knows what's best for us...
#KeepFightingMichael and Alex.
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Re: Firefox replaced my prior version without permission!
Fine, but no menton of Extensions, like Cookies Manager, which I need. Also, the other major problem I face is the I've gor five (5) Mac-systems, Two are High-Sierra, two are Yosemite, and one is Snow Leopard (for Power PC stuff). Any change in Bookmarks in one system, is copied to the other four systems (places.sqlite is copied).. I can't run v65 on Snow Leopard. So me 'solution' is to stick with a Firefox that works identically across systems. In my case, Mozilla DOESN'T know what's 'best' for me...
Dick.Guertin; Firefox 56.0.2;
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Re: Firefox replaced my prior version without permission!
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Own two Macs and FF does NOT change versions unless I do it manually. Sounds like you have mis-configured FF.
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Own two Macs and FF does NOT change versions unless I do it manually. Sounds like you have mis-configured FF.
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Re: Firefox replaced my prior version without permission!
I had this problem on Linux
As all Firefox releases are beta versions, it is a scandal to act like this. Even Skype or Google Earth don't do this.
I am with Firefox 52 which is quite stable, as Firefox 66 crashes in less than 1 hour and doesn't do the job with his missing add-ons.
As all Firefox releases are beta versions, it is a scandal to act like this. Even Skype or Google Earth don't do this.
I am with Firefox 52 which is quite stable, as Firefox 66 crashes in less than 1 hour and doesn't do the job with his missing add-ons.
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Re: Firefox replaced my prior version without permission!
Seeing as you are posting with XP and the last version of Firefox for XP was 52.9.0esr I doubt you even had 66 installed
What sort of man would put a known criminal in charge of a major branch of government? Apart from, say, the average voter.
"Terry Pratchett"
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Re: Firefox replaced my prior version without permission!
Yes I am here on XP but I am also on Linux with Firefox 52.9.0 esr (dual boot with two distinct hard drives) and yesterday I still made a attempt with Firefox 66 using a fresh install of Mint 19.1 and concluded : stay with 52.9.0 blind man !!
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Re: Firefox replaced my prior version without permission!
where is your question for help, with crash reports?as Firefox 66 crashes in less than 1 hour and doesn't do the job with his missing add-ons.
if not - rants dont help, we are no complain department!