Firefox 4.01 Who has updated to this new version?

13 years ago

Originally Posted by mistyone

I have just updated to the new version, 4.01, and I am not impressed. I used to have the Google PR toolbar and my Roboform used to be able to fill in my logins, but all of that has disappeared and Firefox has completely taken over my toolbar. I hate it and I am most annoyed about it!

Has anyone else updated and are you experiencing the same things?

I don't know how to be able to restore it back to the previous version, can anyone tell me how to do that?

There are some noticeable layout differences between version 3.x and 4.0, but its overall functionality hasn't much changed. You probably just need to update your plugins so that they can work with with your new version. Go to "Tools > Add-ons" (press the "Alt" key first to get the menu to show up, if it's hidden) search for updates and then make sure that all your desired plugins/addons are activated. Then go to "View > Toolbars" and make sure that any toolbars you want to be displayed are selected.

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mistyone

13 years ago

Originally Posted by DireStraits

There are some noticeable layout differences between version 3.x and 4.0, but its overall functionality hasn't much changed. You probably just need to update your plugins so that they can work with with your new version. Go to "Tools > Add-ons" (press the "Alt" key first to get the menu to show up, if it's hidden) search for updates and then make sure that all your desired plugins/addons are activated. Then go to "View > Toolbars" and make sure that any toolbars you want to be displayed are selected.

Hi Michael

Most kind of you to respond

I have gone where you suggested and it has taken me to Firefox's website where I have to make decisions!!!! I am so p....d off with them as there was was no need to completely change the way Firefox appeared before to what they have done now.

It feels like a complete takeover of my choices. They are like a firm that is completely dominating you by taking over completely. All you see is Firefox. Everything leads to Firefox. I am not impressed

Before version 4.00 you would be asked if you wanted to save your tabs, with version 4.00 it saved them automatically. Version 4.01 it doesn't ask and it doesn't save them. I can't even use my Roboform to get it to fill in my logins. When I click on it it takes me to the Roboform site. I tell you, I am most un-impressed and soooooo frustrated by it!

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Nick Lotter

13 years ago

Yep, I have updated and am equally annoyed by the number of plugins that are no longer working. I dont know about Roboform, but yesterday I found a compatible version of the NoDoFollow plugin for Firefox 4. I posted the link in WF yesterday.

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mistyone

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Nick Lotter

Yep, I have updated and am equally annoyed by the number of plugins that are no longer working. I dont know about Roboform, but yesterday I found a compatible version of the NoDoFollow plugin for Firefox 4. I posted the link in WF yesterday.

Glad to see someone else who is experiencing the same annoyance

They have no right to totally dominate our toolbar!!!!!

I am so angry with them

It feels like an invasion of my rights.......

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mistyone

13 years ago

I have tried to submit my feedback to Firefox but it won't accept it...... who knows why but all it is doing is annoying me even more. I feel completely violated, they have completely overridden my right to have a browser setup the way I want it.

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SamirSM

13 years ago

Originally Posted by mistyone

I have tried to submit my feedback to Firefox but it won't accept it...... who knows why but all it is doing is annoying me even more. I feel completely violated, they have completely overridden my right to have a browser setup the way I want it.

Oh come on now!

Just install the previous version or use Chrome or IE9!

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mistyone

13 years ago

Originally Posted by indihow

Oh come on now!

Just install the previous version or use Chrome or IE9!

Thank you for your response.

Would you be able to tell me how I restore the old version?

I have discovered why my feedback wouldn't go through and that is because they don't want you to say too much ( they have a word limit!) I was saying more than it would allow....not surprising, considering how annoyed I am at what they have done :p

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DireStraits

13 years ago

Originally Posted by mistyone

Thank you for your response.

Would you be able to tell me how I restore the old version?

I have discovered why my feedback wouldn't go through and that is because they don't want you to say too much ( they have a word limit!) I was saying more than it would allow....not surprising, considering how annoyed I am at what they have done :p

Mistyone,

I'm not sure what you mean by thier having "taken over your browser". I recently upgraded to FireFox 4 myself, and there was a few visual changes, but there was no "taking over", and everything works exactly as it did before the upgrade.

Would it be possible for you to post a screenshot or something, so as to better illustrate the problem?

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HDRider

13 years ago

I went back after most of my plugins no longer worked, here is how.

I just upgraded to the 4.0 firefox, How do I go back to the old firefox 3.6 I was using? | Firefox Support Forum | Firefox Help

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mistyone

13 years ago

Originally Posted by HDRider

I went back after most of my plugins no longer worked, here is how.

I just upgraded to the 4.0 firefox, How do I go back to the old firefox 3.6 I was using? | Firefox Support Forum | Firefox Help

Thanks for that link. I have now reverted back to the earlier version.

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mistyone

13 years ago

Originally Posted by DireStraits

Mistyone,

I'm not sure what you mean by thier having "taken over your browser". I recently upgraded to FireFox 4 myself, and there was a few visual changes, but there was no "taking over", and everything works exactly as it did before the upgrade.

Would it be possible for you to post a screenshot or something, so as to better illustrate the problem?

I guess it did sound a little weird. What I really meant was they have created a version that a lot of my plugins won't work with. I have reverted back to the previous version now.

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4thstreet

13 years ago

Right as I had upgraded to 4.01 I didn't have all my plugin but everything else was the same.
As soon as I closed the browser and opened it again when I finished my first session all of my plugins, addons etc., were there.
I only have 1 or two things that look at bit different, but otherwise I am not seeing any differences.

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6mdrux6

13 years ago

Robo does not work with the new Firefox 4.0 UNLESS you BUY the new version of Robo which cost an additional $ 20.00 for the plugin / addon to Firefox ,,, bummer.

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mistyone

13 years ago

Originally Posted by 6mdrux6

Robo does not work with the new Firefox 4.0 UNLESS you BUY the new version of Robo which cost an additional $ 20.00 for the plugin / addon to Firefox ,,, bummer.

Murel

That was one of the plugins I no longer had the ability to use and having to pay an extra $20 doesn't impress me either!

I also used to have the PR rating for websites I browsed to, I can't remember what it was called, but that has disappeared as well.

I found it didn't save my tabs. Has anyone else found that?

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Scott Skinner

13 years ago

Just give it time. I also made the mistake of upgrading. Firefox is notorious for releasing updates before they are ready for prime time. It will happen. Next time wait 60 days before upgrading.

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NestZone

13 years ago

I did download the 4.01 version and after a few hours of usage i uninstalled it and installed the previous version from my backup.

The new version took all my plugins toolbars off. really pieced me up.

But its great >>>>>>SUPER FAST<<<<<

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Zeb

13 years ago

It's not really FF's fault that your plugins won't work. The authors the those plugins will have to update their plugins to make it compatible with the new version of FF.

It sounds almost the same but turn the blame around to the authors ;p

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mistyone

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Zeb

It's not really FF's fault that your plugins won't work. The authors the those plugins will have to update their plugins to make it compatible with the new version of FF.

It sounds almost the same but turn the blame around to the authors ;p

I have upgraded to every new version so far but this version is the only one that has entirely changed my browsing options, in other words it has stopped my plugins from working and as a previous person said, Roboform requires us to pay another $20 to be able to get that plugin to work with the new version. I just don't find this acceptable.

Maybe Firefox needs to work with authors of plugins such as Roboform which is a popular plugin, to help users of both not be frustrated by the new version.

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keyuria

13 years ago

I ultimately had to degrade back to 3.6.

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