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When dnloading a file in FF v13 my dnload window box shows for a split second then dissapears. I can use the cntrl j but this use to work automatic

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Question When dnloading a file in FF v13 my dnload window box shows for a split second then disappears. I can use the cntrl j but this use to work automatic. Also other sub windows in FF tools will not stay open I have to hold the control button then hit the menu key and the window will stay open nothing seems to work anymore with the windows staying open automatic

Question When dnloading a file in FF v13 my dnload window box shows for a split second then disappears. I can use the cntrl j but this use to work automatic. Also other sub windows in FF tools will not stay open I have to hold the control button then hit the menu key and the window will stay open nothing seems to work anymore with the windows staying open automatic

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cor-el
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Try to disable hardware acceleration in Firefox.

  • Tools > Options > Advanced > General > Browsing: "Use hardware acceleration when available"

See also:

  • Tools > Options > General : Downloads : "Show the Download window when downloading a file"
dss56
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Thanks for the reply

I did try that and no good I even reinstalled my video drivers and still no good i still have to use the ctrl J buttons to get the dnload window.

thanks

cor-el
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Start Firefox in Safe Mode to check if one of the extensions or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).

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cor-el

thanks for the help I just tried that and still no good

thanks