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Name: ludedude25
Date: January 31, 2007 at 15:59:03 Pacific
OS: xp
CPU/Ram: 2.2/1gb
Product: me
Comment:

I have the latest firefox, 2.0.0.1.

For some reason i'm having problems with adding a bookmark. I used to be able just to click bookmark this page, and pick a folder, click OK and that was it. Firefox would bookmark it and close. Now it has problems accessing the folder, I click ok and it stays open. if you keep clicking ok it keeps bookmarking the same page over and over until you hit cancel.

I have the same version on a couple other computers without any problems at all.

I tried to uninstall then reinstall but problem remains.

any suggestions?

Thanks


ASUS A7V8X
Athlon XP 2700+ @ 2.17ghz
1GB DDR 2700
nVidia 128mb FX 5200
WD 80gb SE
NEC ND-3500AG DVD R/RW



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Response Number 1
Name: Derek
Date: January 31, 2007 at 17:27:41 Pacific
Reply:

Did you try a fresh download?

DerekW


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Response Number 2
Name: ludedude25
Date: February 1, 2007 at 14:28:48 Pacific
Reply:

yea http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

Everything else seems ok except for bookmarks and bookmarks toolbar.

ASUS A7V8X
Athlon XP 2700+ @ 2.17ghz
1GB DDR 2700
nVidia 128mb FX 5200
WD 80gb SE
NEC ND-3500AG DVD R/RW


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Response Number 3
Name: tony140
Date: February 1, 2007 at 23:23:20 Pacific
Reply:

Strange, I'm having the same problem. For me, I have to change the name of the bookmark, then choose a folder from the list of 4 or 5 folders most recently used. If I don't change the name, bookmark is saved but the name is blank. Also can't use the pulldown arrow to choose from other folders. I've tried unistalling, re-installing, and all that kind of stuff...still not working right.

Another wierd problem with new version of firefox, everytime I start it, it opens in a small, half-sized window. It won't remember to open in a full window, so I have to maximize the window everytime.

I don't know if it's a bug or problem with my computer. I'm about to reformat and install vista anyway...maybe that'll fix it.


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Response Number 4
Name: ludedude25
Date: February 2, 2007 at 18:20:42 Pacific
Reply:

Well yep mine too won't open a full sized window.

Used to I could open it to the size I want, hold control and close. It still works in IE or other programs just not firefox.

ASUS A7V8X
Athlon XP 2700+ @ 2.17ghz
1GB DDR 2700
nVidia 128mb FX 5200
WD 80gb SE
NEC ND-3500AG DVD R/RW


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Response Number 5
Name: ludedude25
Date: February 2, 2007 at 18:52:29 Pacific
Reply:

Went to firefox chat and some people found a fix for it.

Close firefox completely

Start/ Run/ type > firefox -safe-mode

Safe Mode method: Exit Firefox completely and then restart Firefox in Safe Mode. A window called Firefox Safe Mode with some troubleshooting options will appear. Select the option "Reset toolbars and controls" and choose "Make Changes and Restart".


Fixed mine and should help anyone else with a similar issue.

I didn't even know firefox had a safe mode.

ASUS A7V8X
Athlon XP 2700+ @ 2.17ghz
1GB DDR 2700
nVidia 128mb FX 5200
WD 80gb SE
NEC ND-3500AG DVD R/RW


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Response Number 6
Name: Derek
Date: February 2, 2007 at 19:05:42 Pacific
Reply:

Glad you sorted it - useful tip

DerekW


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