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Need a rollback to my previous FF version on Mac Desktop, as my sound streams all stutter. How can I do this?

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MacOS Sierra 10.12.6, Mac mini, 8 GB RAM. I updated FF and now have lost a critical (to me) legacy add on whtat has no replacement, also my sound streams stutter whenever I only move the mouse or switch a tab. I have reduced memory use of FF to minimum, and allocated all spare memory, but it does not solve the problem

I would like to rollback to the latest FF version that supports legacy add-ons, preferably without losing any bookmarks etc. in the process.

Any ideas on how to do this?

MacOS Sierra 10.12.6, Mac mini, 8 GB RAM. I updated FF and now have lost a critical (to me) legacy add on whtat has no replacement, also my sound streams stutter whenever I only move the mouse or switch a tab. I have reduced memory use of FF to minimum, and allocated all spare memory, but it does not solve the problem I would like to rollback to the latest FF version that supports legacy add-ons, preferably without losing any bookmarks etc. in the process. Any ideas on how to do this?

Chosen solution

First, Type about:preferences#advanced<enter> in the address bar. Under Advanced, Select Update.

[v57+] Type about:preferences#general<enter> in the address bar. Select Update.

Check the settings.

Also turn off Use a background service to install updates

Install Older Version Of Firefox {web link} Be sure to read everything here.

If you still want to downgrade, look under; I still want to downgrade. Click the Directory of other versions and languages link. Look for the directory of the version that you want. But, remember that old versions may have security issues.

You should also check out Firefox; Extended Support Release {web link} ESR Notes System Requirements

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Chosen Solution

First, Type about:preferences#advanced<enter> in the address bar. Under Advanced, Select Update.

[v57+] Type about:preferences#general<enter> in the address bar. Select Update.

Check the settings.

Also turn off Use a background service to install updates

Install Older Version Of Firefox {web link} Be sure to read everything here.

If you still want to downgrade, look under; I still want to downgrade. Click the Directory of other versions and languages link. Look for the directory of the version that you want. But, remember that old versions may have security issues.

You should also check out Firefox; Extended Support Release {web link} ESR Notes System Requirements