Firefox plugin bug

Problem:
The scrollbar fails to update its position while scrolling unless the bar is dragged with the cursor. Methods of scrolling in which the scrollbar is not updated include:
*Mouse wheel
*Keyboard
*Clicking/holding down scrollbar buttons
*Clicking/holding down open space on scrollbar
The scrollbar is repainted only after the pointer enters/exits the scrollbar area.
This failure to update the scrollbar creates confusion and frustration while reading PDF documents.
Error occurs on these platforms:
Windows 7, 32-bit with Firefox 3 and Adobe Reader X plugin
Windows 7, 32-bit with Firefox 4 and Adobe Reader X plugin

Please note - this is a workaround I have discovered for Firefox 4.0, Adobe Reader X, Firefox plug-in version 10.0.1.434:
I think I have discovered a workaround for this issue - but it still needs to be fixed...
1. Go into Adobe Reader X.
2. Click on Edit, then Preferences, then Documents.
3. Uncheck the box "Allow documents to hide the menu bar, toolbars, and window controls."
4. Within the Preferences box, click on General.
5. Uncheck "Enable Protected Mode at Startup".
When I performed step 4, I was able to highlight the address in the address bar, but NOT type in the address bar and change the address. After performing step 5, I was able to type in and change the address in the address bar.
As stated, it is not a permanent solution, but to me (and probably others), I think it is a good workaround for the time being.
I am hoping this is related to the bug you were discussing. if not, my apologies and could an admin move this post to an appropriate place.
Thank you.

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Witam wszystkich.
Od aktualizacji Firefoxa z wersji 20.0.1. do 21.0 dręczy mnie problem wtyczki Windows Media Player Firefox Plugin.
Po aktualizacji Firefoxa strony proszą mnie o zainstalowanie tej wtyczki tak jakby jej wcale nie było a przecież tą wtyczkę mam już od jakiegoś czasu zainstalowaną i korzystałem z niej.
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...W takim razie nie będę już kończył tego pytania ale mam inne do twórców Firefox:
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Which Firefox plugins do you use?
Mine is: Tiny Menu, Adblock Plus
Last edited by toorlv (2010-05-09 04:24:06)

gazj wrote:
JohannesSM64 wrote:
I don't use Firefox much anymore, but when I do, I only use Vimperator (how can you guys live without that?). When I'm in Windows, though, I also use NoScript, for obvious security reasons.
rent0n wrote:I use Adblock Plus (how can you guys live without that?)
By using a hosts file for ad blocking.
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This: http://someonewhocares.org/hosts/
I don't like this approach too much actually.
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Last edited by rent0n (2010-05-09 15:44:27)

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