Mozilla Firefox Usage Instructions | Quick reference
Instructions for using Mozilla Firefox
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Post has been editedKOT-BE3DEXOD - 08.11.17, 19:52
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- What is Mozilla Firefox?
- Where can I download?
- Registration
- Firefox Help
- Can I make an express panel, like in Opera?
- Advanced Settings Editor Firefox
- How to transfer all settings, themes and additions to another computer?
- Pages in the browser scroll jerky and without smoothness.
- Firefox Slow Launch
- What files need to be transferred to save all their settings?
- Disable obsolete plugins.
- Extensions / themes are not installed / removed.
- Where is the profile of Mozilla Firefox.
- How to start Firefox in safe mode.
- Letters are blurred on sites (color artifacts)
- How to completely remove Firefox.
- How to find out information about the cache and its contents?
- How to open a link in a new tab.
- Learn more about plugins, extensions and addons.
- How to disable the plugin in Mozilla Firefox
- What you need to put ons.
- An alternative way to close a tab.
- Adobe Flash plugin crashes
- How to make Firefox as close to Opera as possible.
- How to minimize Firefox to tray.
- The extension button does not appear.
- How to move up the page.
- How to specify any place to save files, not the default.
- List of settings About: config in Russian with explanations
- Bookmark sorting is not saved.
- Transferring Mozilla FireFox browser cache
- Keyboard shortcuts
- XML parsing error: undefined entity
- How to disable the verification of digital signatures in Firefox add-ons
- How to enable full buffering (loading) of video from youtube.
Post has been editedKOT-BE3DEXOD - 08.11.17, 19:52
What is Mozilla Firefox?
Mozilla Firefox is a free web browser. It is based on the Mozilla Application Suite source code, created almost from scratch instead of Netscape code. It also uses the open, portable Gecko engine, designed with support for open standards.
The authors of the Firefox project are Blake Rosom and Dave Hayet, while they were working for Netscape Communications, which was part of AOL Time Warner.
The first issue was released on September 23, 2002, under the name "Phoenix" ("Phoenix"), then, due to trademark conflicts, was renamed "Firebird" ("Firebird"), but for a similar reason had to be renamed , already on "Firefox". However, Firefox was also a trademark of The Charlton Company. But the differences have been resolved.
Firefox is translated as "fire fox", but this is wrong. The literal translation of the whale.зЃ«з‹ђ (pinyin: hЗ”o hСЉ), which the Chinese sometimes call a small panda, after whom, according to the developers, the browser is named.
It is a little like an ordinary panda and looks like a big red cat. That red panda (also known as the little panda) is depicted on the Firefox logo.
Post has been editedGloomy - 06.09.13, 17:11
Mozilla Firefox is a free web browser. It is based on the Mozilla Application Suite source code, created almost from scratch instead of Netscape code. It also uses the open, portable Gecko engine, designed with support for open standards.
The authors of the Firefox project are Blake Rosom and Dave Hayet, while they were working for Netscape Communications, which was part of AOL Time Warner.
The first issue was released on September 23, 2002, under the name "Phoenix" ("Phoenix"), then, due to trademark conflicts, was renamed "Firebird" ("Firebird"), but for a similar reason had to be renamed , already on "Firefox". However, Firefox was also a trademark of The Charlton Company. But the differences have been resolved.
Firefox is translated as "fire fox", but this is wrong. The literal translation of the whale.зЃ«з‹ђ (pinyin: hЗ”o hСЉ), which the Chinese sometimes call a small panda, after whom, according to the developers, the browser is named.
It is a little like an ordinary panda and looks like a big red cat. That red panda (also known as the little panda) is depicted on the Firefox logo.
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Post has been editedGloomy - 06.09.13, 17:11
Registration
Topics | Extensions | Dictionaries and localizations | Easy creation of Firefox add-ons
Post has been editedKOT-BE3DEXOD - 12.09.16, 21:41
Topics | Extensions | Dictionaries and localizations | Easy creation of Firefox add-ons
Post has been editedKOT-BE3DEXOD - 12.09.16, 21:41
Can I make an express panel, like in Opera?
Yes you can. For this you need to install the Speed ​​Dial extension. My advice isFVD Speed ​​Dial.Yes, and besides, with this add-on, your express panel will become much more functional than in Opera.
Post has been editedGloomy - 06.09.13, 12:20
Yes you can. For this you need to install the Speed ​​Dial extension. My advice isFVD Speed ​​Dial.Yes, and besides, with this add-on, your express panel will become much more functional than in Opera.
Post has been editedGloomy - 06.09.13, 12:20
Advanced Firefox Settings Editor.
Configuration mania
Use this supplement very carefully and only if absolutely necessary. All responsibility for the consequences falls solely on you. )
Configuration mania
Use this supplement very carefully and only if absolutely necessary. All responsibility for the consequences falls solely on you. )
How to transfer all settings, themes and additions to another computer?
To restore an exact copy of your express panel on another computer you will needEverSync,included in the FVD Speed ​​Dial, but which will need to be installed separately.
You can use to restore all your additions, themes, bookmarks, settings, passwords, cookies, history, etc.FEBE
To restore an exact copy of your express panel on another computer you will needEverSync,included in the FVD Speed ​​Dial, but which will need to be installed separately.
You can use to restore all your additions, themes, bookmarks, settings, passwords, cookies, history, etc.FEBE
Pages in the browser scroll jerky and without smoothness.
InstallYet Another Smooth Scrolling,adjust as you like and enjoy.
InstallYet Another Smooth Scrolling,adjust as you like and enjoy.
Firefox Slow Launch
The launch speed depends on the installed add-ons, as well as the number of bookmarks and the volume of the magazine.
Disable or remove all those extensions that you doubt, and those that are too complicated, as they put a greater load on the browser. Disable and, if possible, remove plug-ins, except for those you need. Usually need onlyShockwave flash. If you have several versions of one plugin installed - leave only the latest one.
Bookmarks are affected if there are hundreds or thousands. Make a backup copy of all bookmarks in HTML format (Ctrl + Shift + H - import and backup), then delete all unnecessary. It is often easier to find information throughYandexorGoogle, than to search for one of hundred bookmarks.
Clear the log and set a limit on the maximum storage time for the history: open the pageabout: configand set the valuebrowser.history_expire_days in days. It must not be less than the value of the parameter. browser.history_expire_days_min (this value is set via the Firefox settings).
If the measures listed above did not help, install the programFirefox preloader. It provides partial loading of Mozilla Firefox into RAM when the computer is turned on. This somewhat affects the speed of the computer as a whole, but reliably solves the problem of slow start.
The launch speed depends on the installed add-ons, as well as the number of bookmarks and the volume of the magazine.
Disable or remove all those extensions that you doubt, and those that are too complicated, as they put a greater load on the browser. Disable and, if possible, remove plug-ins, except for those you need. Usually need onlyShockwave flash. If you have several versions of one plugin installed - leave only the latest one.
Bookmarks are affected if there are hundreds or thousands. Make a backup copy of all bookmarks in HTML format (Ctrl + Shift + H - import and backup), then delete all unnecessary. It is often easier to find information throughYandexorGoogle, than to search for one of hundred bookmarks.
Clear the log and set a limit on the maximum storage time for the history: open the pageabout: configand set the valuebrowser.history_expire_days in days. It must not be less than the value of the parameter. browser.history_expire_days_min (this value is set via the Firefox settings).
If the measures listed above did not help, install the programFirefox preloader. It provides partial loading of Mozilla Firefox into RAM when the computer is turned on. This somewhat affects the speed of the computer as a whole, but reliably solves the problem of slow start.
Source: Pandonok with forum.mozilla-russia.org
What files need to be transferred to save all their settings?
signons.sqlite + key3.db- all saved passwords. These files must be transferred together.
places.sqlite- All your browsing history and bookmarks.
formhistory.sqlite- History of all entered queries in different forms.
cookies.sqlite- all your cookies.
sessionstore.js- all your current "session", i.e. latest open and closed tabs.
permissions.sqlite- All settings "permissions" for sites that you can see by opening the about: permissions page.
folder searchplugins + file search.sqlite- all search engines installed by you.
prefs.js- all settings from about: config, often cause various glitches, so it is not recommended to transfer it entirely (unless the problem is in it). Often, the problem lies in some specific entries from this file, and you can use the method of half-delete after 10-11 browser restarts to determine which entry causes a glitch.
user.js- the same settings are stored here as in the previous file, only every time the browser is started, all the settings from this file are copied to the previous one (even if they were there with different values ​​or were absent altogether). Convenient to store all important browser settings, so as not to re-configure it every time you update your profile. If you enter only "safe" settings into it, then you can safely transfer it to a new profile.
Description of the functions of all files from the profile (in English)
signons.sqlite + key3.db- all saved passwords. These files must be transferred together.
places.sqlite- All your browsing history and bookmarks.
formhistory.sqlite- History of all entered queries in different forms.
cookies.sqlite- all your cookies.
sessionstore.js- all your current "session", i.e. latest open and closed tabs.
permissions.sqlite- All settings "permissions" for sites that you can see by opening the about: permissions page.
folder searchplugins + file search.sqlite- all search engines installed by you.
prefs.js- all settings from about: config, often cause various glitches, so it is not recommended to transfer it entirely (unless the problem is in it). Often, the problem lies in some specific entries from this file, and you can use the method of half-delete after 10-11 browser restarts to determine which entry causes a glitch.
user.js- the same settings are stored here as in the previous file, only every time the browser is started, all the settings from this file are copied to the previous one (even if they were there with different values ​​or were absent altogether). Convenient to store all important browser settings, so as not to re-configure it every time you update your profile. If you enter only "safe" settings into it, then you can safely transfer it to a new profile.
Description of the functions of all files from the profile (in English)
Disable obsolete plugins.
In the latest versions of Firefox, in order to increase security, outdated and therefore potentially vulnerable plugins are forcibly disabled, and when you try to use them, a notification appears
In this situation, it is STRONGLY recommended to follow the prescription and update outdated plugins.
However, if for any reason the update is impossible (outdated OS, insufficient rights, etc.) or undesirable (installing the latest versions of plug-ins leads to failures), you can disable the specified service. In this case, you act at your own peril and risk, and if you nevertheless decide and understand the possible negative consequences of disabling protection, you shouldabout: configset parameter valueextensions.blocklist.enabled at false and then in the profile folder delete (rename) filesblocklist.xmlandpluginreg.dat.
In the latest versions of Firefox, in order to increase security, outdated and therefore potentially vulnerable plugins are forcibly disabled, and when you try to use them, a notification appears
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In this situation, it is STRONGLY recommended to follow the prescription and update outdated plugins.
However, if for any reason the update is impossible (outdated OS, insufficient rights, etc.) or undesirable (installing the latest versions of plug-ins leads to failures), you can disable the specified service. In this case, you act at your own peril and risk, and if you nevertheless decide and understand the possible negative consequences of disabling protection, you shouldabout: configset parameter valueextensions.blocklist.enabled at false and then in the profile folder delete (rename) filesblocklist.xmlandpluginreg.dat.
Source: Vladimir_S from forum.mozilla-russia.org
Extensions / themes are not installed / removed.
Delete the files in the profile directory: extensions.ini, extensions.cache, extensions.rdf, extensions.sqlite.
Another reason for this behavior may be the "Read Only" attribute set to individual (or all) files within your profile.
In order to remove it - right-click on the profile folder and select "Properties".
In the window that opens, on the "General" tab, uncheck the "Read Only" item, then click the "Apply" button and close this window.
Delete the files in the profile directory: extensions.ini, extensions.cache, extensions.rdf, extensions.sqlite.
Another reason for this behavior may be the "Read Only" attribute set to individual (or all) files within your profile.
In order to remove it - right-click on the profile folder and select "Properties".
In the window that opens, on the "General" tab, uncheck the "Read Only" item, then click the "Apply" button and close this window.
Where is the profile of Mozilla Firefox.
Profile path:
Windows XP -C: \ Documents and Settings \ username \ Application Data \ Mozilla \ Firefox \ Profiles \
Windows Vista and Windows 7 -C: \ Users \ username \ AppData \ Roaming \ Mozilla \ Firefox \ Profiles \
On Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7, you can also use the following path to search for a profile folder, even if it is hidden:% APPDATA% \ Mozilla \ Firefox \ Profiles \
Profile path:
Windows XP -C: \ Documents and Settings \ username \ Application Data \ Mozilla \ Firefox \ Profiles \
Windows Vista and Windows 7 -C: \ Users \ username \ AppData \ Roaming \ Mozilla \ Firefox \ Profiles \
On Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7, you can also use the following path to search for a profile folder, even if it is hidden:% APPDATA% \ Mozilla \ Firefox \ Profiles \
How to start Firefox in safe mode.
In safe mode, all Firefox settings are temporarily reset to standard, and all extensions and themes are temporarily disabled.
Post has been editedGloomy - 06.09.13, 14:08
In safe mode, all Firefox settings are temporarily reset to standard, and all extensions and themes are temporarily disabled.
If Firefox is already running and working right now
- In the main Firefox menu, selectHelp - Restart with disabled add-ons and click "OK" to restart the browser.
- In the window that opens, click on the "Continue in safe mode" button.
- To exit safe mode, simply close all Firefox windows.
If Firefox is not running or does not start at all
- Make sure all Firefox windows and processes are closed.
- Firefox in any way with the Shift key pressed.
- In the window that opens, click on the "Continue in safe mode" button.
- To exit safe mode, simply close all Firefox windows.
If previous methods did not help
- Make sure all Firefox windows and processes are closed.
- In Win7, open the Start menu (in WinXP, click Win + R), typefirefox -safe-mode and press Enter.
- In the window that opens, click on the "Continue in safe mode" button.
- To exit safe mode, simply close all Firefox windows.
Source: Sid from forum.mozilla-russia.org
Post has been editedGloomy - 06.09.13, 14:08
Letters are blurred on sites (color artifacts)
The problem occurs after installing the updateKB2670838from Microsoft (comes with Internet Explorer 10) on systems with relatively old AMD video cards, less often Intel. In some cases, the update also causes a blue screen of death.
Solutions to the problem:
1. Disable hardware acceleration in Firefox (Settings в†’ Advanced в†’ General в†’ Use hardware acceleration if possible).
2. Remove update KB2670838
The problem occurs after installing the updateKB2670838from Microsoft (comes with Internet Explorer 10) on systems with relatively old AMD video cards, less often Intel. In some cases, the update also causes a blue screen of death.
Solutions to the problem:
1. Disable hardware acceleration in Firefox (Settings в†’ Advanced в†’ General в†’ Use hardware acceleration if possible).
2. Remove update KB2670838
How to completely remove Firefox.
Export bookmarks (Manage Bookmarks - Export to HTML) and passwords (using extensionsPassword ExporterorLastPass Password Manageror using Firefox Sync) and delete Firefox using the programRevo Uninstaller Freein advanced mode with the removal of user profiles.
Theninstall firefox.
Do not export / import add-ons (as this will save many problems) - better install them again.
Export bookmarks (Manage Bookmarks - Export to HTML) and passwords (using extensionsPassword ExporterorLastPass Password Manageror using Firefox Sync) and delete Firefox using the programRevo Uninstaller Freein advanced mode with the removal of user profiles.
Theninstall firefox.
Do not export / import add-ons (as this will save many problems) - better install them again.
Source: Pandonok with forum.mozilla-russia.org
How to find out information about the cache and its contents?
In order to see the contents of the cachГ©, use the commandabout: cache
A new tab will open in a browser with similar content.
In order to see the contents of the cachГ©, use the commandabout: cache
A new tab will open in a browser with similar content.
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How to increase or decrease font size on websites.
Zoom - clickCTRL and without releasing + or CTRL and forward mouse wheel
Decrease - clickCTRL and without releasing - or CTRL and mouse wheel back
The default reset isCTRL and without releasing 0
Tools - Settings - Content - Fonts and colors - Advanced
Post has been editedGloomy - 06.09.13, 16:06
Zoom - clickCTRL and without releasing + or CTRL and forward mouse wheel
Decrease - clickCTRL and without releasing - or CTRL and mouse wheel back
The default reset isCTRL and without releasing 0
Tools - Settings - Content - Fonts and colors - Advanced
Post has been editedGloomy - 06.09.13, 16:06
Learn more about plugins, extensions and addons.
Extensions (Eng. Extensions) are small installable improvements modules (plug-ins), a type of add-on, in projects of the Mozilla Foundation (Thunderbird, SeaMonkey, Netscape, Nvu, Flock, Sunbird, and Mozilla Suite) and compatible with them Portable Edition and GNUzilla).
It should be noted that extensions (for example, Adblock and Firebug), themes, localizations and plugins (for example, Adobe Flash, QuickTime, Java) to Firefox are not the same thing, but only different types of add-ons.
Plug-ins help the browser perform specific functions, such as viewing graphic files in special formats or playing multimedia files. Plugins are slightly different from extensions / add-ons that modify or extend existing functionality.
More details.
Post has been editedGloomy - 06.09.13, 17:14
Extensions (Eng. Extensions) are small installable improvements modules (plug-ins), a type of add-on, in projects of the Mozilla Foundation (Thunderbird, SeaMonkey, Netscape, Nvu, Flock, Sunbird, and Mozilla Suite) and compatible with them Portable Edition and GNUzilla).
It should be noted that extensions (for example, Adblock and Firebug), themes, localizations and plugins (for example, Adobe Flash, QuickTime, Java) to Firefox are not the same thing, but only different types of add-ons.
Plug-ins help the browser perform specific functions, such as viewing graphic files in special formats or playing multimedia files. Plugins are slightly different from extensions / add-ons that modify or extend existing functionality.
More details.
Post has been editedGloomy - 06.09.13, 17:14
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