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FIrefox (?) problem

Asked by sun_tzu

Since Firefox has been updated to version 3, I have problems in getting connected with the interned (it just does not happen automatically; I have to turn the antenna off and then on again to have the wireless connection detected), my bookmarks have gone and I cannot restore the old bookmarks. Finally when I change page, Firefox cannot go one page back.
The reason I think the problem derives from Firefox' new version is also because I do not get my usual Ubuntu Hardy Heron first page when I launch Firefox and every time I get the "checking for add-ons incompatibility" window as if it was freshly installed.
Could anyone help?
Ciao
Sun_tzu
Is this a firefox bug or shall I search the reason somewhere else?

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Craig Huffstetler (xq) said : 		#1

If you go into your home directory and do a:

ls -a | grep mozilla

What is returned? Would you be willing to delete your .mozilla directory in your home directory (this will delete all of your current data in FireFox). However, it may fix your issues.

Also, before you do this you can always try reinstalling FireFox 3 via Synaptic Package Manager (System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manager) and search for "firefox". Right click on Firefox and click "Reinstall Package." You will not loose your data in this case.

You were not syncing your data using (bookmarks) or passwords using a service like FoxMarks of LastPass? This would help in recovering your saved passwords, bookmarks and even cache. Next time try these addons :-)

I just know one solution to this would be to remove the directory ( .mozilla ) from your home directory.

On the command line:
rm -rf ~/.mozilla/
Or via your file manager...

Sincerely,

Craig

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Craig Huffstetler (xq) said : 		#2

This is a second step if the above does not work. And it can be used as a last resort.

If the above directory removal does not work, you can forcefully remove FireFox 3 and then reinstall it. In a Terminal (Applications > Accessories > Terminal) type or copy and paste the following:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --reinstall --purge install firefox-3.0

It will prompt you for your user password. Enter it.

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sun_tzu (marcoapuleiomiglia) said : 		#3

Craig,
Many thanks for your reply. Meanwhile I have spotted that my memory on the hard disc was full. I deleted some useless stuff and everything started working perfectly again.
Sorry for the disturb.
Thanks for the help.
Ciao
Sun_Tzu