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Stop Firefox from maximizing automatically

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LinuxUser
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I use version 4.0.1 with Linux Mint. Whenever I try to move a window it is automatically maximized, not full screen just maximized. How can I stop this without having to go through the dropdown menu to move a window? I also cannot resize a window without using the menu. This is so annoying that I have started using Opera more.

I use version 4.0.1 with Linux Mint. Whenever I try to move a window it is automatically maximized, not full screen just maximized. How can I stop this without having to go through the dropdown menu to move a window? I also cannot resize a window without using the menu. This is so annoying that I have started using Opera more.

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user633449
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I know you are using a distro, but Firefox 4 is no longer supported, nor secure. Is it possible for you to upgrade to 11? that would be the most ideal solution, then we can more effectively support you :)

cor-el
cor-el
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See also:

There are other things that need your attention.

Your plugins list shows two Flash plugin.

  • Shockwave Flash 10.3 d180
  • Shockwave Flash 11.1 r102

Remove them both and update to the latest Flash player.

LinuxUser
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I upgraded to version 11.0 and it still behaves the same

cor-el
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Can you drag the window if you hold down the left mouse button on the title bar?
That shouldn't maximize the window.

LinuxUser
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No, that's what I'm complaining about. Whenever I try that it maximizes the window. I have to use the dropdown menu with the right button to avoid it.