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Firefox 76.0 Switching all add-ons to manual update does not work, nor does older versions

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Firefox 76.0 Switching all add-ons to manual update does not work, nor with the older versions, every time Firefox is started, the add-ons are updated every time and that annoys.

Firefox 76.0 Switching all add-ons to manual update does not work, nor with the older versions, every time Firefox is started, the add-ons are updated every time and that annoys.

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https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-to-fix-preferences-wont-save

Note: Some software, like Advanced SystemCare with Surfing Protection, can protect files in the Firefox profile folder against changes. If you have such software then check the settings or uninstall this software.

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Where can I turn off the automatic updates of the add-ons in the settings i know? Wo kann ich in den erwiterten Einstellungen die automatischen Updates der Add-ons abschalten?

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Type about:addons<enter> in the address bar to open your Add-ons Manager. Hot key; <Control> (Mac=<Command>) <Shift> A)

In the Add-ons Manager, on the left, select Extensions.

Then press the gear icon upper right.

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Hello everyone,.

Switching off the automatic updates of the add-ons does not work.