Plugin Finding Service Error

Version !6, I can't believe this is still a issue, I see this problem was reported in V1.0
If you can't update the plugins then the whole browser is useless. .
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/plugincheck/
We've encountered an error. Please try your request again later.

hello, you'll probably have to configure noscript correctly for the site to work (allow mozilla.org & mozilla.com), see https://support.mozilla.org/questions/755849
in case you cannot resolve it that way, launch firefox in safemode once & see if it's working there in order to rule out the influence of any extensions.
[[Troubleshoot extensions, themes and hardware acceleration issues to solve common Firefox problems]]
you might also want to install the search reset addon, since from the confoiguration you've provided it's apparent that the search from the address bar got changed by adware: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/searchreset/

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Suddenly, I can't get the plugin scan page to open. I keep getting "Plugin Finding Service Error", no matter how many times I try, or wait. When I first opened it yesterday, it was scanning, then it disappeared and I got the error message.

I have opened the plugin scanning page many times before, and have done some updating of plugins recently, but yesterday I couldn't bring up the scan, I keep getting "Plugin Finding Service Error", which says to "try again later". I believe what I updated most recently was Flash (I think). No matter how many times I push the "try again", or shut down Firefox and the webpage, I still get the error, and get nowhere!

This problem has been occurring for the past two months. I have updated Firefox to version 3.6.16...including Flash Player to version 10.2.153.1 as instructed. I am able to click on the "Add-ons" tab and "find updates" for "Get Add-ons" and "Extensions." However, the "find updates" tab is not working for "Plugins."
I followed one of your suggestions in your "troubleshooting plugins" topic (disabling the plugins...then enabling them after a check). That didn't work either. In fact, a message box would appear saying that Firefox has "disabled Flash" instead, which of course it did not, since I was able to confirm that the Flash Player update version was still intact. Unfortunately, it appears that updating the Flash Player through Firefox is not a standalone operation. Apparently it will not work properly unless a separate update is subsequently processed through Internet Explorer as well.

Get Plugin Finding Service Error for weeks & weeks now - can't update plug-ins, need download .pdf doc, but says adobe unstable, plug-in needs update. now what

Want to download .pdf doc, but pop-up says it's unstable, need update plug-in. Tried to update, got error message, with "try later". Same for weeks now. Tried check for updates, Firefox is up to date, clicked update plug-ins... it tries, then again... same error message: "Plugin Finding Service Error. Please try again later".
Been so long now -- when becomes a mighty big question. Looked in forum, no joy.
Please, can someone tell me -- what's the go. I'm absolutely no good with computers, but this needs to get fixed. Should I stop using Firefox or what?
Thanks for your help.
Happy 2013 to all.
PS. (added a couple days later)
I'm told I should have added my next question in reply to TylerDowner here, instead of as I did. Sorry if that's so (really?) but I didn't even realize I could edit this.
So... TylerDowner, thanks very much for your reply, and please would you -- or anyone else who might be able to help -- see my first reply to you below. (seems a waste to slot in here again)
Feelin even dumber, (ha-ha)
raaraa

Tylerdowner -- >> thank you << for your reply, and my sincere apologies for this delayed response (probs, hospital, blah-blah, you don't want to know).
Have tried to download via that link but not sure if successful. Very slow dial-up connection is the pits. Waited hours 'n hours, fell asleep in chair even, finally had to give in and go to bed, left it going. Server does time out every 8-12 hours, so not sure how long it went. The download appeared complete -- ie, did not show any note of failure. Not sure if it would -- some things in the past haven't.
Anyway, had success downloading one much older .pdf file, but the link for one I wanted had expired, and I don't know anything else to try. Tried a couple of other links I have, not sure of age of file -- on clicking link, the browser opened, but nothing more happened.
Wondering -- is the download available in separate pieces instead of one big one? Perhaps worth trying again that way?
Please, if you would be forgiving, and persist with me a little further/longer -- would you make your recommendation/s for next step/s please?
Hope you're in a safe, comfortable place. So many places in the world suffering with extremes of all kinds.
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I keep getting this message whenever I click on the "Find Updates" tab in Tools/Add-ons: "Plugin Finding Service Error. We've encountered an error. Please try your request again later. Retry."

I have updated Firefox to 3.6.16, and Flash Player to the new 10.2.153.1, and all the other "extensions" and "add-ons" work just fine. I can't figure out what the problem is except to say that, I have not been able to "update" the "plugins" in Firefox.
Every day I have been trying to see if there is any change, but each time the message box reads the same: "Plugin Finding Service Error...." etc, as stated in the "Question" above.

Clear the cache and the cookies from sites that cause problems.
"Clear the Cache":
* Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Offline Storage (Cache): "Clear Now"
"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:
* Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"
You can check the permissions for all sites on the about:permissions page, via the location bar.
Start Firefox in [[Safe Mode]] to check if one of the extensions or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).
*Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode

Each time I try and find out if my plug-ins are current I get the following message: Plugin Finding Service Error We've encountered an error. Please try your request again later. in English

I clicked on the phrase that said Check on whether your plug-ins are all current and then Firefox started just grinding away.
Finally it came back with "Plugin Finding Service Error We've encountered an error. Please try your request again later."
I get the same message every time I click on the "check on whether plug-ins are updated (attempted checking over
a number of days and still the same problem).

Clear the cache and the cookies from sites that cause problems.
"Clear the Cache":
* Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Offline Storage (Cache): "Clear Now"
"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:
* Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"
You can check the permissions for all sites on the about:permissions page, via the location bar.
Start Firefox in [[Safe Mode]] to check if one of the extensions or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).
*Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode

I get this error when attempting to check plugin status: "Plugin Finding Service Error"

When I attempt to check the plugin status of the plugins installed in firefox i get this error :Plugin Finding Service Error

If it does work in Safe-mode then disable all extensions and then try to find which is causing it by enabling one at a time until the problem reappears.
*Use "Disable all add-ons" on the [[Safe mode]] start window to disable all extensions.
* Close and restart Firefox after each change via "File > Exit" (Mac: "Firefox > Quit"; Linux: "File > Quit")
Extensions that do not have a Remove button in the Extensions Manager are installed by other software and need to be disabled or updated via that software.
You can uninstall and remove Java Console extensions, you do not need them to run Java applets.
See:
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Java#Multiple_Java_Console_extensions

Have tried 3 days to update plug ins. Keep getting error: Plugin Finding Service Error We've encountered an error. Please try your request again later.

I am working with Windows XP, Firefox 3.6.13. I went to Tools, Add-ons, Find Updates. But I cannot get the page to load. All I get is "Plugin Finding Service Error" "We've encountered an error. Please try your request again later." I have tried several times in a day for 3 days.

First of all, thank you for posting about your issue. We are glad to assist you, also Mozilla does care about it's browser even though it is free. Have you seen [[What is plugin-container]] for assistance?

Plugin Finding Service Error We've encountered an error. Please try your request again later. Retry Happens on both my machines at home. have satellite service 512k. What do I need to do?

when asking mozilla to check for updates for plugins, receive
Plugin Finding Service Error
We've encountered an error. Please try your request again later.

I've been getting this error for over 2 weeks. Have tried everything I've seen suggested and still no luck. Cleaned cache and cookies, went directly to site instead of using buttons to plugin info page, you name it, I've tried it.
I'm getting tired of seeing the notice that "some plugins used on this page are out of date" on almost every page that I visit.

Plugin Finding Service Error Can not update plugin all give error We've encountered an error. Please try your request again later

I have tried all my plugins all give the same error

Clear the cache and the cookies from sites that cause problems.
* "Clear the Cache": Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Offline Storage (Cache): "Clear Now"
* "Remove the Cookies" from sites causing problems: Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"
Start Firefox in [[Safe Mode]] to check if one of the extensions is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).
* Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
* https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode
* [[Troubleshooting extensions and themes]]
In Firefox 4 you can use one of these to start in [[Safe mode]]:
* Help > Restart with Add-ons Disabled
* Hold down the Shift key while double clicking the Firefox desktop shortcut (Windows)

Plugin Finding Service Error We've encountered an error. Please try your request again later.

Will Mozilla ever solve this basic problem? It makes Firefox pretty much useless to many users. I guess they don't care about market share, since it's a free browser.
The only work around I've ever found is to remove and reinstall the addons.

First of all, thank you for posting about your issue. We are glad to assist you, also Mozilla does care about it's browser even though it is free. Have you seen [[What is plugin-container]] for assistance?

Whenever i click the link to check if my plugins are up-to-date, get llowing response "Plugin Finding Service Error We've encountered an error. Please try your request again later." But no problem installing or updating other add-ons.

system: W7, 64bit; FF8.0 Plugins installed: Coupons Inc 4.0.1.3, Foxit Reader plugin for Mozilla 2.0.0.1102, MSOffice 2010 14.0.4761.1000, MS Media Player FireFox Plugin 1.0.0.8, Shockwave Flash 11.0.1.152, Silverlight Plugin 4.0.60831.0. Disabled plugins: Adobe Acrobat, Windows Live Photo Gallery.
FWIW, running on a dialup connection; ATT supposedly installing U_verse here in the near future.

Clear the cache and the cookies from sites that cause problems.
"Clear the Cache":
* Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Offline Storage (Cache): "Clear Now"
"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:
* Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"
You can check the permissions for all sites on the about:permissions page, via the location bar.
Start Firefox in [[Safe Mode]] to check if one of the extensions or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).
*Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode

For some time now I have tried to update my addons using the addon checker. I get the following message everytime I try. "Plugin Finding Service Error We've encountered an error. Please try your request again later." What can I do to fix this problem?

I am running 3.6.13. My ISP is through a satellite system. Running 64bit Windows Vista OS.

Go to Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs (Win XP) or Programs and Features (later)
Remove all of these items in the following order:
iTunes
Apple Software Update
Apple Mobile Device Support (if this won't uninstall move on to the next item)
Bonjour
Apple Application Support
Reboot, download iTunes, then reinstall, either using an account with administrative rights, or right-clicking the downloaded installer and selecting Run as Administrator.
The uninstall and reinstall process will preserve your iTunes library and settings, but ideally you would back up the library and your other important personal documents and data on a regular basis. See this user tip for a suggested technique.
Please note:
Some users may need to follow all the steps in whichever of the following support documents applies to their system. These include some additional manual file and folder deletions not mentioned above.
HT1925: Removing and Reinstalling iTunes for Windows XP
HT1923: Removing and reinstalling iTunes for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
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Why can't I check my plugins at Firefox Plugin Finding Service ?

Every time I visit this site to check and upgrade my plugins I encounter the same Plugin Finding Service Error saying " We've encountered an error. Please try your request again later."
I have used Firefox for 2 years but I could never check my plugins at this site. Why?

Reload web page(s) and bypass the cache.
* Press and hold Shift and left-click the Reload button.
* Press "Ctrl + F5" or press "Ctrl + Shift + R" (Windows,Linux)
* Press "Cmd + Shift + R" (MAC)

Plugin Finder Service never finds Adobe Flash Player

I have tried Plugin Finder Service for Adobe Flash Player on Ubuntu-Linux & Windows, but it never finds it, and I have to manually install it.

Hello,
Flash can't be installed via the plugin finder service. The right way is to either use the standard Ubuntu apt-get and download it from the repositories or you can follow the instructions mentioned in this article [[Install the Flash plugin to view videos, animations and games]]
Hope that helps

'Failed to find Service' error w/ using Bluetooth to send pix FROM phone TO PC/VAIO?

Hi there everyone. This is an error I just started receiving tonight for the first time (that I can recall).
I have a bunch of photos on my 8900's memory (not on my memory card, but stored to my phone), and I'm trying to send them to my Sony VAIO via selecting the photo > Menu > Send Using Bluetooth. This has been working fine for me. I was on vacation in Cali a few days ago and had to transfer photos numerous times a day via Bluetooth from my 8900 to my VAIO, and everything was fine. Now that I'm home...I'm trying to transfer the photos I took with my BlackBerry to my VAIO the same way I always do, but I'm getting this error message: "Failed to find service". I have no clue what's going on!
This was probably a foolish move on my part but I removed my BlackBerry from my list of Bluetooth devices on my VAIO and also removed my VAIO from my list of Bluetooth devices on my BlackBerry. Frustration got the best of me and I figured a clean fresh start might fix the problem. It didn't make it worse, but I'm still encountering the same darn problem.
I've seen similar problems occur with other BlackBerry models, but older ones. Pearls, etc. Someone mentioned connecting my BlackBerry to my VAIO to update it w/ the BlackBerry update tool. I thought that was something that could be done over the air..? Or am I wrong? Problem is, I can't for the life of me seem to find that darn USB cord. (If anyone could tell me or direct me where to order a new one, that'd be great)!
ANY help or assistance with this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!
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-- Liz
(edited out personal information)

Hi!
So...a couple of questions:
1) On which device does the error message appear?
2) Does the error only appear when sending from your BB?
3) Can you successfully receive on your BB?
4) Are you able to transfer files via the USB cord?
Thanks.
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