Oh God! Firefox 7.0.1?

leothelyon

Has anyone had problems with this update? The last recent update from Firefox 7.0 disabled the Java console and my computer now slowly hangs at times. This new update was automatically downloaded onto my computer and awaits a reboot.
Any suggestions or recommendations? What will happen if I re-enable the Java Console? I truly believe I need Java!

kimber45ACP

Major problems for me with that update.
I am now using Chrome

DIMEMAN

Firefox is rapidly becoming a POS. Sometimes it just goes away while I'm online. Then when I start it back up again it says "sorry".

It's SORRY alright.

I've heard of chrome. Is it on the internet for free download or does it cost?

lordmarcovan

I quit using Firefox- dunno what version it was- about a year ago.

kimber45ACP

<< <i>Firefox is rapidly becoming a POS. Sometimes it just goes away while I'm online. Then when I start it back up again it says "sorry".

It's SORRY alright.

I've heard of chrome. Is it on the internet for free download or does it cost? >>



It is Google's browser and it is free.

TheCoinGeezer

<< <i>Major problems for me with that update.
I am now using Chrome >>


I use Firefox 3.6.23 and have no problems. It is my default browser.
Later versions of Firefox have serious bugs in them, especially when dealing with pages written with Java.
Chrome is pretty good but also has problems rendering pages written in Java.
I never use Internet Explorer anymore.

bronzemat

I use google also. Its faster, much more stable and has the same extensions as FF has.

CyStater

Opera!

pf70collector

good to know. Though no problems on my PC or Mac. I will not use it anymore.

OPA

I keep getting prompted to down load FF 7.0.1. but haven't done so since it will not support photobucket.

Justacommeman

I use FF 3.62, Google Chrome and Safari with no issues. MJ

LanceNewmanOCC

3.6.22

i've stopped allowing updates for my browser

also my video card

in fact i haven't allowed a windows update in a while

everything is running smooth, and i intend to keep it that way, NO updates for me please
.
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mingot

java was disabled in firefox to mitigate an SSL (thats the little padlock you see when you are a a "secure site") problem.

what do you actually use java for anyway? i don't install at all anymore and have not for years.

rhedden

It crashes constantly on my computer. Reading about coin-related material has been difficult lately.

BAJJERFAN

<< <i>3.6.22

i've stopped allowing updates for my browser

also my video card

in fact i haven't allowed a windows update in a while

everything is running smooth, and i intend to keep it that way, NO updates for me please
.
. >>



Is there a way to undo all of the FF updates without totally removing it and starting over?

GoldClause

<< <i>

<< <i>Major problems for me with that update.
I am now using Chrome >>


I use Firefox 3.6.23 and have no problems. It is my default browser.
Later versions of Firefox have serious bugs in them, especially when dealing with pages written with Java.
Chrome is pretty good but also has problems rendering pages written in Java.
I never use Internet Explorer anymore. >>



Yup, I downgraded back to 3.6 when 4.0 started causing problems. 3.6 works great.

19Lyds

<< <i>I use google also. Its faster, much more stable and has the same extensions as FF has. >>

But......can Google be trusted to NOT collect information on you for targeted advertising?

Harry779

i use Opera also and Firefox on Linux.
No problems with it here.
I dont jump at every update....if its working good....dont fix it lol

LanLord

I use an abacus and an etch-a-scetch, no problems. Even works when the power fails.

ColonialCoinUnion

Older versions of FF were great, the latest one has been a disaster.

bronzemat

<< <i>

<< <i>I use google also. Its faster, much more stable and has the same extensions as FF has. >>

But......can Google be trusted to NOT collect information on you for targeted advertising? >>



Ads are blocked so...;p

If you use facebook there is even more info collected

TheCoinGeezer

<< <i>I use an abacus and an etch-a-scetch, no problems. Even works when the power fails. >>


Counting on my fingers and toes and scratching images on my cave walls also works well when the power fails

ricko

Google Chrome is (IMO) far superior to the other browsers available. Faster, more dependable and versatile. Cheers, RickO

leothelyon

Yesterday, I kind of freaked out when there was a loud noise outside and I saw a puff of smoke over the neighbors garage 2 houses down. And my power momentarily went out. My honey was already picking up stuff that had blown over with the winds gusting at 45 mph. I thought maybe a tree branch had fallen on a pole line and the wife was outside. So I called her in and went for a hasty walk and found nothing out of the ordinary. Getting back, I couldn't connect with Mediacom for a couple of hours. They're already in dispute with LIN Media rates which allows Mediacom to carry there TV stations which, by the way, I can pick up with my roof antenna, but still being charged for cable to get the 12 bps of internet for 19.95.........
So now I'll look for that FF download to delete and somehow disable any more auto updates. Of course, since I'm not a computer geek, this will like take up the rest of my afternoon.

LanceNewmanOCC

<< <i>Google Chrome is (IMO) far superior to the other browsers available. Faster, more dependable and versatile. Cheers, RickO >>



how about bookmarks and add-ons for chrome?

the amount of open-source add-ons for FF is phenomenal

if chrome can at least match those 2 things, i'd consider making the switch

i have chrome installed but never used it, same reason i don't use IE anymore, the bookmark addiction with FF supersedes all other functions for my interests
.
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drei3ree

<< <i>Google Chrome is (IMO) far superior to the other browsers available. Faster, more dependable and versatile. Cheers, RickO >>



My Chrome won't allow a search on these boards. Anyone else have that problem here?

Bochiman

Cool...looks like we have a COMPUTER FORUM....or is this the "INTERNET BROWSER FORUM" I seem to have stumbled upon?

Russ

I'm still using 3.6.13, but I also use Chrome and IE. It's necessary to have all three of them available.

Russ, NCNE

coindeuce

I'll stick with FF 3.6.23 for now. The add-ons available make it very effective... And it does help to run your Clean Disk utility about once every 2-3 months.

Barry

<< <i>I'm still using 3.6.13, but I also use Chrome and IE. It's necessary to have all three of them available.

Russ, NCNE >>


Why do you need all three?

Russ

<< <i>

<< <i>I'm still using 3.6.13, but I also use Chrome and IE. It's necessary to have all three of them available.

Russ, NCNE >>


Why do you need all three? >>



I do web site development and maintenance.

Russ, NCNE

leothelyon

Ok......it looks like I'm going to run the newest version of FF for now. I have disabled future update in options. And now I need to see if I can survive running without the Java Console. I can't enable it for now since FF messed with it. And I'm aware I could delete all files related to FF.

And this topic is coin related since we need computers post.

fc

Just use Opera and hold the newest version of IE for websites that do not work
on that rare occasion. But there is no reason why you cannot have FF and Chrome
also installed and run them when you need them.

leothelyon

<< <i>Just use Opera and hold the newest version of IE for websites that do not work
on that rare occasion. But there is no reason why you cannot have FF and Chrome
also installed and run them when you need them. >>



Good idea! Although every time I switch browsers, one or the other is asking to be the default browser. Can't imagine the tantrums I'd get with 4-5 browsers.

nickel

how does one check what version is running , and can an older version be downloaded?

leothelyon

<< <i>how does one check what version is running , and can an older version be downloaded? >>



Click on "help" at the top of your browser. Than click on "about" works for me.

Russ

<< <i>how does one check what version is running , and can an older version be downloaded? >>



http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all-older.html

Russ, NCNE

howards

Running 7.0.1 here with no problems seen.

GrumpyEd

<< <i>Running 7.0.1 here with no problems seen. >>



Same here, it loaded and seems about the same.
The only hiccup I've see so far is a few times when I closed a tab it closed the browser.

I probably should stop the updates, they never seem to do anything good and risk adding new bugs.

Hyperion

I look at raw source and use my imagination.

oreville

What the heck happened to Firefox?

How could a system that was so good turn so bad after the 3.0xxx version?

Did they lose their way???

This reminds me of Word Perfect which was the best program in its class until it got over-improved and then they ruined it.

Same thing seems to be happening to quickbooks now.

Any thoughts?

ricko

I am happy with Chrome and it's bookmark feature... does all I need. Yes, I have the others, but only use them for special circumstances. Cheers, RickO

TheCoinGeezer

<< <i>What the heck happened to Firefox?

How could a system that was so good turn so bad after the 3.0xxx version?

Did they lose their way???

This reminds me of Word Perfect which was the best program in its class until it got over-improved and then they ruined it.

Same thing seems to be happening to quickbooks now.

Any thoughts? >>


Most computers programmers never know when to leave well enough alone despite the old adage "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
They become detached from the end-users and make "improvements" they think are sophisticated and helpful, when in reality they just confuse users.
This recently happened on Facebook and the "improvements" there caused quite an uproar.

SaorAlba

I have been a firefox user for several years, I hate IE. But with this latest update I am finding myself on the verge of converting over to Chrome. There are functions I like a lot more in Chrome - mainly that it is not busy with icons etc.

Barry

My rule of updating is if it ain't broke, don't fix it (or update it) unless there's a good reason, such as a security flaw.
FF 3.6.23 and WinXP here.

leothelyon

And now, for something totally different............










a beautiful coin!

drwstr123

Just got Chromed.

golfer72

Fire what? Internet Explorer for me.

Russ

<< <i>My rule of updating is if it ain't broke, don't fix it (or update it) unless there's a good reason, such as a security flaw.
FF 3.6.23 and WinXP here. >>



That's also my rule. I'm still using Quickbooks '99 and Office '97.

Russ, NCNE

Barry

<< <i>That's also my rule. I'm still using Quickbooks '99 and Office '97.

Russ, NCNE >>


I started using Quicken (for DOS) in '93. I'd probably still be using it if they didn't make me update it every 3 years to keep using electroinic billpay and reconciliation.

notwilight

My laptop has been locking up frequently. I just checked and it is still on version 6.0.2 but I uninstalled firefox anyway. I think I'll uninstall it on this computer too before I take all the files off it and set it up for my 11 yr old son.

I just bought a new superfast I7 quadcore PC that I'm planning to install tonight to speed up processing pictures and making ebay auctions. It has windows 7. IE seems to be copying all the features that used to make other browsers superior so I'm thinking I'll try to stick with IE at first and avoid conflicts.

--Jerry