tommyk Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I just downloaded the new version and am having a problem with Firefox freezing up. I also don't like the "Awesome Bar" that brings up visited sites (privacy issue!) Is anybody having problems with 3.0 and can I go back to the prior version? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted October 23, 2008 Moderators Share Posted October 23, 2008 I've had nothing but problems with every 3.0.x release to date from the installation version only though. You can also try the portable version which for some odd reason doesn't always give everyone issues. You can always go back to the 2.x installation version, just bookmark this page: http://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.or....0/win32/en-US/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyk Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 I've had nothing but problems with every 3.0.x release to date from the installation version only though. You can also try the portable version which for some odd reason doesn't always give everyone issues. You can always go back to the 2.x installation version, just bookmark this page: http://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.or....0/win32/en-US/ Do I need to uninstall 3.0 before installing 2.x? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony A Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Do I need to uninstall 3.0 before installing 2.x? I would. I would do a clean install of FF2. Also get FF3 Portable. No install necessary so you can have on the same machine with FF2 and they don't conflict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DennisD Posted October 23, 2008 Moderators Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hi tommy. I went straight back to Firefox 2 as well, but if you ever want to go back to Firefox 3, or use the portable version, you can disable the "Aweful" bar. How to disable "Awesome" bar in Firefox 3: I'm assuming this will work with the portable as well, as I've never used that version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony A Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hi tommy. I went straight back to Firefox 2 as well, but if you ever want to go back to Firefox 3, or use the portable version, you can disable the "Aweful" bar. How to disable "Awesome" bar in Firefox 3: I'm assuming this will work with the portable as well, as I've never used that version. Portable and regular FF are identical. Every thing you can tweak and do on the regular FF you can do on the Portable. All they do is take regular FF and make some changes to the file structure so it's all self contained in one folder and give it a launcher. Settings and feature wise they are identical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyk Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hi tommy. I went straight back to Firefox 2 as well, but if you ever want to go back to Firefox 3, or use the portable version, you can disable the "Aweful" bar. How to disable "Awesome" bar in Firefox 3: I'm assuming this will work with the portable as well, as I've never used that version. Just a quick thanks to everyone for the great help I receive here. While I'm not a regular poster . . . I do check in every now and then to see what's good & what's bad with computers & software. Every time I have an issue/problem and ask for help I get solid and helpful assistance. Once again . . . thanks to all! TommyK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTskifreak Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Not to drag a topic out farther then it needs to be but... You don't like the new toolbar? I find it very useful. It finds stuff in your favorites through keywords, tags, or words in the actual link. Your history is cleared if you use CCleaner AJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I never even came in contact with this "awesome bar" and I've had FF 3+ since July. What is this freak of nature you talk about, and how can I slay this invisible dragon? (I never "Search", is that applicable?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony A Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I never even came in contact with this "awesome bar" and I've had FF 3+ since July. What is this freak of nature you talk about, and how can I slay this invisible dragon? (I never "Search", is that applicable?) The awesome bar is the address bar. Start typing in it and you will get a list of bookmarks, tags, and history of visited pages in a drop down list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 No wonder I never used it. I guess I'm more natural than typical interweb users. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCGator Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 My history for firefox 3.0.4 is not being cleaned. Even if I delete each one manually, they show back up. I have cleared the history in options, etc. I cannot figure out how to get rid of this...I love firefox but this is getting ridiculous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Hi KCGator, Welcome to the forums !!! Are you having problems with CCleaner not cleaning this or Firefox not doing it ? There seems to be problems from other posts I have read and these Firefox users can give us both the latest information. I sure would appreciate an update on this subject. davey This one is for you Gator. You can lift it from my reply. I am a proud Florida Gator Dad. I think this Gator walked all the way from Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCGator Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I love the walking gator! Thanks! I think I misspoke and said the wrong problem with firefox....it's the awesome address history bar that I cannot get to delete manually or with CCleaner. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am frustrated because I can't find a solution. Thanks for your reply, the gator and any help you can offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I love the walking gator! Thanks! I think I misspoke and said the wrong problem with firefox....it's the awesome address history bar that I cannot get to delete manually or with CCleaner. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am frustrated because I can't find a solution. Thanks for your reply, the gator and any help you can offer. Gator, Did you try this solution. http://forum.piriform.com/index.php?s=&...st&p=118567 I don't use Firefox but many others here do. Good luck, davey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCGator Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Thank you davey! It worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Thank you davey! It worked. You are very welcome. It takes a forum. Now you can love Firefox and Piriform forums !!! Y'all come back now. Ya hear!!! davey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Ellie Mae - "This has been a Filmways presentation!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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