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Black bar behind the tabs since Firefox 35 update. What could be causing this?

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When Firefox is in restore mode, there's a black bar that runs under the tab(s). If I maximize Firefox, it goes away. This started happening when updating from 34 to 35. It really stands out and bugs me, as I tend to use Firefox when it's NOT maximized. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!

When Firefox is in restore mode, there's a black bar that runs under the tab(s). If I maximize Firefox, it goes away. This started happening when updating from 34 to 35. It really stands out and bugs me, as I tend to use Firefox when it's NOT maximized. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!

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What computer system and Firefox are you using?

If you have problems with current Shockwave Flash plugin versions then check this:

  • see if there are updates for your graphics drive drivers

https://support.mozilla.org/kb/upgrade-graphics-drivers-use-hardware-acceleration

  • disable protected mode in the Flash plugin (Flash 11.3+ on Windows Vista and later)

https://forums.adobe.com/message/4468493#TemporaryWorkaround

  • disable hardware acceleration in the Flash plugin

https://forums.adobe.com/thread/891337 See also:

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Hello, and thank you for your repsonse. Flash seems to be working fine.

Firefox 35 & Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

The only thing I have discovered is that it goes away by using the stock Windows 7 theme, instead of the custom theme I was using. I am going to try the update for my graphics card now and see if that does anything. Thanks again!

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If you still have issues, contact the creator of the theme.

Safe Surfing.

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Thanks for all the help! I may do that.