New Firefox update reset my settings

Snick said:

1. Which Epson printer do you have? I have an Epson XP-400 and it has been working flawlessly for years, wired & wireless.
2. What Firefox Add-on are you referring to? Reg script, i.e. registry entry script is authored by F22 Simpilot & the website linked to is F22 Simpilot's, which is stated as such in post #7. The reg script works very similar, if not identical to, a Firefox about:config tweak.

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You access Firefox about:config by typing about:config in the URL section, as I have done in the screenshots. To change the boolean entry from true to false and vice-versa you double-click the 1st entry.

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3. Bug checked add-on? Again which add-on are you referring to please? You were provided the source code, detailed explanation as to how the reg script works. F22 Simpilot graciously provided a link to the website and author info. Anyone with basic scripting knowledge can create a simple script, be it Reg script, Batch script, or PowerShell script.

What is a Script? - Computer Hope

We are here to provide free assistance/help in resolving OPs issue(s). No one, to the best of my knowledge, has purposely attempted to introduce malware, keyloggers, data miners, etc. Too many of us view/monitor posts, including Forum Admins for that to happen, & if such an error occurs, it is relatively quickly ascertained and corrected.

Snick

ha ha ha Thanks snick
but life is too short to mess with all the above,

but what i did get out of it is some one

""Gives a dam"

and for that i thank you
my Epson is one of the many that "Auto uses up the color " to make you buy more ink"
Even tho you only print in black

I am taking it back as I speak and getting a toner printer, even the store said Epson was a shame and to buy toner machines only, my library just threw out their inkjet machines Too.


did anyone ever safety check that Alive site you sent me to that down loads some stop UPDATES program for firefox??

We would really like to help you sort your issues out, but you have to be a little forthcoming with answers to the questions we asked. I already asked about what file/folder issue you have. I need to know more about what you're referring to about this so I know what's going on. Also, you were asked about the add-on you had installed that might be an issue.

Three things here:

1) What is an "Alive" site? If you're referring to cyberpcforum.com, that is my website. I own and operate it. I'm the sole proprietor and made the whole damn thing right down to core code. Trust me when I tell you I have spam/hacker crap under control with my site unless my host gets hacked. Here's a Virus Total link: VirusTotal

2) Your first mistake was buying an Epson. Read the reviews on a Brother or HP printer and at that get a laser. As you said, "toner" printer. I used to work for a company that recycled computer equipment, and printer cartridges was my specialty.

3) Add-ons and plug-ins can be installed automatically by other software you are running. Also, Java Script can do funny things in your browser. Like mine for cryptocurrency, send you malware, leak your IP if you use a VPN, among a whole host of other stuff. In order to stay abreast of malware delivered via Java Script or an infected Ad, first use uBlock Origin in your browser and use and learn how to use the now free Sandboxie which will keep your browser in a sandbox so nothing should be able to touch your computer unless you tell it to. This means that when you use Sandboxie and you download something you will have to allow it in the recovery box after it downloads. If you didn't expect a download, don't recover it.

In Firefox press control + shift + a and tell me what extensions you have installed.

snick said:

jim davis,

here's a few inkjet suppliers in your neck of the woods. Please peruse at your pleasure. If available the xxl or double ink cartridge, etc are the most economical. You could try bulk ink and refill too. Usually 1 or 2 times then the printhead and electronics take a dump. Not sure how the fill status works on the newer cartridges. I only have experience with refills from many years ago.

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are you aware a color laser printer is relatively expensive & so are the toner cartridges.
You can by bulk toner and refill them, much easier than inkjet, & can refill many times. I've rebuild, and or serviced many laser printers, color and black & white.
I have a hp b&w i obtained from aft michigan while i worked there as a contractor. They were trashing it. Took it home, hooked it up and it made a bearing squeal noise and wouldn't print. Opened the case, moved the laser prism lock to open, removed the prism, placed a drop of machine oil in the bearing hole, replaced the prism, closed the lock, closed the case and it's been working fine for 9 years. Had brand new hi-yield toner cartridge in & a spare one in the box too. (10,000 sheets each)

snick

please see my next post and thank you

F22 Simpilot said:

We would really like to help you sort your issues out, but you have to be a little forthcoming with answers to the questions we asked. I already asked about what file/folder issue you have. I need to know more about what you're referring to about this so I know what's going on. Also, you were asked about the add-on you had installed that might be an issue.

Three things here:

1) What is an "Alive" site? If you're referring to cyberpcforum.com, that is my website. I own and operate it. I'm the sole proprietor and made the whole damn thing right down to core code. Trust me when I tell you I have spam/hacker crap under control with my site unless my host gets hacked. Here's a Virus Total link: VirusTotal

2) Your first mistake was buying an Epson. Read the reviews on a Brother or HP printer and at that get a laser. As you said, "toner" printer. I used to work for a company that recycled computer equipment, and printer cartridges was my specialty.

3) Add-ons and plug-ins can be installed automatically by other software you are running. Also, Java Script can do funny things in your browser. Like mine for cryptocurrency, send you malware, leak your IP if you use a VPN, among a whole host of other stuff. In order to stay abreast of malware delivered via Java Script or an infected Ad, first use uBlock Origin in your browser and use and learn how to use the now free Sandboxie which will keep your browser in a sandbox so nothing should be able to touch your computer unless you tell it to. This means that when you use Sandboxie and you download something you will have to allow it in the recovery box after it downloads. If you didn't expect a download, don't recover it.

In Firefox press control + shift + a and tell me what extensions you have installed.

Wow !
I really gotta Thank both Simpilot and Snick for 2 of the best reply's I have ever got on a computer forum ABOVE.
So much so I will copy them and add to my Comp Tools file, which is a absolute first.

this is laser right on info, but my Covid hangover is back, and I need to lay down for a while,
after eating a few nails of garlic, ester C and lime spiked orange juice, which never fails to push it off again, unless I walk in the rain as i did 2 days ago.
Thanks Huge Time!

Snick said:

Again GREAT response F22 Simpilot!

OP is long on verbiage without answering pertinent questions, and continues to do so, as you are now fully aware. Hard to provide meaningful help as a result! Very frustrating!
Snick

Hello Snick
My name is Jim, not OP,
My life is very busy, if you have some burning desire to get feed back on your "Suggestions" ASAP
please do not respond to my post, while i admire and appreciate your wisdom on these subjects,
for me responding and acting very quickly to some ones ideas on a computer form has been a three times disaster for me,
one time it even cost me an xp computer, and if its ok with you? I don't want to rehash that-
other then everybody thinks they are a computer expert at other forums (less policed by Admin then this one) and blindly following advice can be horrific.
When i post, my goal often is not to come back to see "Suggestions", for about 2 weeks so i may
get several answers and with the hope minds that really know what their doing have criticized the bad posts.
Lastly I make a living making folks feel seen and acknowledged at the "Heart" level, because that's the way most people are, what is "Long Winded" for one person, is life saving personal reaffirmation to another.
You have proved often to be most trust worthy source of Info for a non admin member of this forum,
and I give you real credit for that, cause you actually help these guys run the place, at what must be one of the highest levels of "know how" out here.
However, do remember, when you post here or anywhere, your throwing out input into a world of bad, sometimes criminal advice everywhere and....... Plaque Covid, death, joblessness, acute distraction and endless worry.
Hope this helps you understand some of your feelings you state your having in reaction to folks from different cultures and life situations then your own.
Stay Safe

jim Davis

Thanks to all who chimed in here, very glad for your input and diligence

STAY SAFE