See this KB article - https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-allow-java-trusted-sites

You can inspect and manage permissions for the domain in the currently selected tab via these steps:

• Click the "Site Identity Button" (globe/padlock) on the location/address bar
• Click "More Information" to open "Tools > Page Info" with the Security tab selected
• Go to the Permissions tab (Tools > Page Info > Permissions) to check the permissions for the domain in the currently selected tab

• https://support.mozilla.org/kb/how-do-i-manage-website-permissions

the-edmeister, You referred me to the article that I was making reference to. In the second section in mentions the plugin icon. I don't see a plugin icon.

cor-el, I don't see a globe and a padlock.

I am using Firefox 34.0

You only see the Lego block plugin icon if you visit a website that uses the plugin.

This page should show this icon for the Shockwave Flash plugin:

• https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-using-safe-mode?

Can you attach a screenshot?

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screenshot
• https://support.mozilla.org/kb/how-do-i-create-screenshot-my-problem

• Use a compressed image type like PNG or JPG to save the screenshot
• Make sure that you do not exceed the maximum size of 1 MB

Start Firefox in Safe Mode to check if one of the extensions (Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem.

• Switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Appearance
• Do NOT click the Reset button on the Safe Mode start window

• https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Safe+Mode
• https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes