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cannot enter text in textboxes (like passwords) with the newest version of Firefox

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nbg1983
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I just downloaded the latest version of Firefox, and now I cannot enter any text in textboxes, like when prompted to enter my passwords for different sites.

I just downloaded the latest version of Firefox, and now I cannot enter any text in textboxes, like when prompted to enter my passwords for different sites.

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seld
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Same problem with Firefox 4.0 and 4.0.1 on Linux, flash version is 10.2.159.1-0.2.1 (latest version for openSUSE 11.4). Same problem in Konqueror Version 4.6.2 (4.6.2) "release 3".

Ugly workaround: type text somewhere else, copy or cut it, then paste (using the mouse! Ctrl+V does not work). Not sure if this workaround work on Mac.

In Opera 11.10 and Chromium 12.0.731.0 no problems entering text in the text forms.

cor-el
cor-el
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Start Firefox in Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode to check if one of the extensions is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).

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If it does work in Safe-mode then disable all extensions and then try to find which is causing it by enabling one at a time until the problem reappears.

  • Use "Disable all add-ons" on the Safe mode start window to disable all extensions.
  • Close and restart Firefox after each change via "File > Exit" (Mac: "Firefox > Quit"; Linux: "File > Quit")