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The refresh button doesn't work, and once a tab is opened the URL can't be used

canvasshoes
canvasshoes
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I've recently updated to FF 29. Now when I open a tab, once it's opened, no other addresses can be entered into the URL, if I want to go to a different page, I have to open a whole new tab. Also, the refresh icon (the little round arrow thing on the right hand side of the URL) no longer works.

It's as if, once a tab is opened and a website page has loaded, nothing else can be done but to close the page or use the back arrow. I'm so glad I only updated my work computer, I'm NOT updating FF on my home computer.

I've never seen such an ugly GUI either, that's one of the reasons I always used FF, it's much more attractive than IE. Now it's IE ugly.

grrr

I've recently updated to FF 29. Now when I open a tab, once it's opened, no other addresses can be entered into the URL, if I want to go to a different page, I have to open a whole new tab. Also, the refresh icon (the little round arrow thing on the right hand side of the URL) no longer works. It's as if, once a tab is opened and a website page has loaded, nothing else can be done but to close the page or use the back arrow. I'm so glad I only updated my work computer, I'm NOT updating FF on my home computer. I've never seen such an ugly GUI either, that's one of the reasons I always used FF, it's much more attractive than IE. Now it's IE ugly. grrr

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Gingerbread Man
Gingerbread Man
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The issue is likely caused by one of your add-ons. Restart Firefox with Add-ons Disabled to check if that's the case.

If the problem goes away in Safe Mode, you can either try to determine which add-on is to blame, or you can Reset Firefox and get rid of them all.

As for Firefox's appearance, you can install the Classic Theme Restorer add-on.

canvasshoes
canvasshoes Úinéir na ceiste
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Now that I know that it's the theme that's causing the problem, how do I fix it so that Firefox will work with my theme? The default is hideous, and I've been using the theme I have, "Pink Bee," for several years with no issues. Now this version of Fire Fox doesn't work with this theme.

FredMcD
FredMcD
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Contact the Pink Bee writer, and tell them there is a problem. Until it is solved, you should not use it.

You might also try this; Press the <Alt Key> to bring up the tool bar. Then Tools > Options > Advanced > General. Look for and turn off Use Hardware Acceleration.

Gingerbread Man
Gingerbread Man
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canvasshoes wrote: 

I've been using the theme I have, "Pink Bee," for several years with no issues. Now this version of Fire Fox doesn't work with this theme.

The latest reviewed version is 2.9.2. If you're using an older one, right-click the theme in the Add-ons Manager and choose Find Updates.

If that's the version you're currently using, try the latest unreviewed version.