The Firefox tab on my homepage is missing

I have just downloaded Firefox. however, the firefox tab from top of screen,
my screen reads "Ask question of Mozilla Support"
I cannot activate all the tabs as per your tuition.

Such problems can be caused by an extension like the Yahoo! Toolbar or a Babylon extension that extents too much downwards and covers the top part of the browser window and thus makes links and buttons in that part of the screen not clickable.
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes
Start Firefox in [[Safe Mode|Safe Mode]] to check if one of the extensions (Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Appearance).
*Do not click the Reset button on the Safe mode start window or otherwise make changes.
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Safe+Mode

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I just got a new computer and got changed to windows 8, and the guy set it up with internet explorer when I was accustomed to using firefox. My son put it on firefox, but I can't find the firefox tab with access to edit, print, print preview, etc. , except when I have the firefox box on three quarters of the screen, which is too small. How do I get it to fill up the screen and still give me the little box so I can print? Please don't answer with an avalanche of gibberish, because my computer understanding is negligible.

Hi Senyax, how are you enlarging Firefox when you want it larger? These will give you different results:
(1) Maximize the window (middle button between _ and X)
You should still be able to see the top bar of the window with the orange Firefox button. If you can't see any of it, one of your Firefox settings files might be corrupted.
(2) Full screen (F11 key or orange Firefox button > Full Screen)
By default, nothing other than the website shows in full screen mode. Although you can have the tab bar and toolbar display (slide your mouse to the top of the screen and right-click a blank area of the tab bar, then uncheck "Hide Toolbars"), you cannot use the orange Firefox menu button in this mode.

I keep downloading Firefox 4 but the Firefox tab above says I have 3.6 (and I have restarted), so what am I doing wrong?

I click save on the prompt for the download and then run it and see the bar filling up. But nothing, including restarting, makes the Firefox tab on the upper left of my computer say I have 4 rather than 3.6. How can this be remedied?

Did you install it? When you finish downloading it should be a dmg file, if you double-click that it will mount the disk image, and in there you just drag the firefox icon into your Applications folder (it shows you exactly what to do, although you do need to make sure FireFox is not running when you do it)

After Firefox has been on for awhile, the Firefox tabs on the task bar disappear even though the pages are still running. I have to use Ctrl+Tab to fix it

I have started using Firefox recently. My computer is running XP. I notice that whether I have one Firefox window or multiple windows open, after awhile the Firefox tabs on the bottom task bar just disappear.
In order to get them back I have to use Ctrl+Tab to select each window one at a time and then they re-appear again on the task bar. Then after awhile they will disappear again.

Hello,
'''Try Firefox Safe Mode''' to see if the problem goes away. [[Troubleshoot Firefox issues using Safe Mode|Firefox Safe Mode]] is a troubleshooting mode that turns off some settings and disables most add-ons (extensions and themes).
''(If you're using an added theme, switch to the Default theme.)''
If Firefox is open, you can restart in Firefox Safe Mode from the Help menu by clicking on the '''Restart with Add-ons Disabled...''' menu item: 
[[Image:FirefoxSafeMode|width=520]] 
If Firefox is not running, you can start Firefox in Safe Mode as follows:
* On Windows: Hold the '''Shift''' key when you open the Firefox desktop or Start menu shortcut.
* On Mac: Hold the '''option''' key while starting Firefox.
* On Linux: Quit Firefox, go to your Terminal and run ''firefox -safe-mode'' (you may need to specify the Firefox installation path e.g. /usr/lib/firefox)
''Once you get the pop-up, just select "'Start in Safe Mode"''
[[Image:Safe Mode Fx 15 - Win]]
'''''If the issue is not present in Firefox Safe Mode''''', your problem is probably caused by an extension, and you need to figure out which one. Please follow the [[Troubleshoot extensions, themes and hardware acceleration issues to solve common Firefox problems]] article to find the cause.
''To exit Firefox Safe Mode, just close Firefox and wait a few seconds before opening Firefox for normal use again.''
When you figure out what's causing your issues, please let us know. It might help others with the same problem.
Thank you.

I've lost the Firefox tab

I clicked tools, then options - didn't change anything, but when I closed out the Firefox tab in the upper left corner was gone replaced by a tiny Firefox icon with File, edit, View, etc under it. How do I get it back?

In current Firefox releases (29 and later), that have have the Australis user interface, the orange Firefox menu button has been replaced by the three-bar Firefox Menu button at the far right end of the Navigation Toolbar and this button is always visible, whether you have the menu bar visible or hidden A consequence of this location is that you no longer can hide the Navigation Toolbar
*There is a star like button to the right end of the search bar on the Navigation Toolbar to bookmark the current web page and a "Show your bookmarks" button next to it to open the Bookmarks in a drop down menu. You can find "Show All Bookmarks" to open the Bookmarks Manager (Library) at the bottom of this drop-down list
*It is still possible to have the menu bar visible via the right-click context menu on the toolbars to have menus like the Bookmarks menu
* *If you bookmark a page then "Bookmark This Page" in the Bookmarks menu changes to "Edit This Bookmark"
See also:
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/how-to-make-new-firefox-look-like-old-firefox
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/common-questions-after-updating-to-new-firefox
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/learn-more-about-the-design-of-new-firefox
I'm locking this thread. If you still have questions then please create a new thread.

Why do I lose my "Groups" after I exit Firefox? How can I get them to remain for my next session. I exit the program through the Firefox tab.

I am running Windows 7 on my laptop, and lately when I close Firefox (under the Firefox tab with 'exit' ), the groups I have created do not reboot the next time I sign onto Firefox. What do I need to do?....I have even checked the "History" options but I can't find a way except to reload ezch page individually. Help!

Are using "Clear history when Firefox closes" ?
*Tools > Options > Privacy: History: [X] Clear history when Firefox closes > Settings
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Clear+Recent+History
It is possible that there is a problem with the files sessionstore.js and sessionstore.bak in the Firefox Profile Folder.
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Session_Restore
Delete the sessionstore.js file and possible sessionstore-##.js files with a number and sessionstore.bak in the Firefox Profile Folder.
*Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Open Containing Folder
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox
Deleting sessionstore.js will cause App Tabs and Tab Groups and open and closed (undo) tabs to get lost, so you will have to create them again (make a note or bookmark them).
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Multiple_profile_files_created

Every time I start the internet two tabs open, the firefox welcome page and my normal search page. How can I get rid of the firefox tab as I don't want this everytime I open the internet

How can I turn off the Firefox tab before it opens. At the moment everytime I start the Internet two tabs open. I want to turn off the firefox tab before it opens.

Hi davesummers,
You should look at [https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Firefox+has+just+updated+tab+shows+each+time+you+start+Firefox this article about that specific issue] and the article [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Preferences_not_saved Preferences not saved]. These should give you all the information you need!
If that doesn't work:
# Type about:config in the address bar
# Click ''I'll be careful, I promise'' if prompted
# In the Filter input field type ''startup''
# Double click on startup.homepage_override_url
# Delete the text string and click ''OK''
# Close Firefox and reopen the window to verify that it has worked.
Hopefully this helps!

Desktop XP Firefox tab on Google homepage, laptop HP Win7 not! I need the Orange Firefox Tab. Help!!!1

I have been using Google for my home page. Google has gone to Google +. I am not interested. When I open my Google Home page, blank of course, on my HP laptop, Win7, I do not see the orange tab at the left top that lets me do 'good stuff'. On my desk top, Win XP, I still see the orange tab. Why is this different? I really need that Orange tab a the top left. It is the portal to many features I use. Thank you!

Thank you so much for your suggestion. I woke up at 3:00 am and that really bugged me, so I finally found an area to click, and discovered I had accidentally hit the 'full screen' button. It is next to the +/- for text. Given how Google is messing around, I erroneously suspected them. Anyhow I will remember that. Yes, it is Firefox. Thanks again.
Rita

All of a sudden, can't find the firefox tab(with arrow)to view bookmarks, history,etc

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At the upper left corner there used to be a firefox tab with an arrow. When clicked, we could find our history tab, bookmark tab,etc. It is now missing.

Please give the following a try, in order, until resolved:
Turn AirPort (OS X) on & off: You do this via the AirPort icon on the OS X menu bar.
Make sure your internal AirPort card's firmware is up to date: You can check by going to the Software Update menu.
Delete and recreate your wireless connection in System Preferences > Network.
Create a new Network Location in System Preferences > Network. Log off / log on, and then, try using the new location.
Change the DHCP auto setting to manual on the Mac via System Preferences > Network > Wireless. Manually enter an IP address outside of the DHCP range in use. For example if your AirPort is providing IP addresses in the 10.0.1.2 - 10.0.1.200 range (the default), choose 10.0.1.201 for your Mac. Also enter the appropriate DNS servers on the DNS tab.
Flush the DNS cache: Lauch Terminal and enter the following: dscacheutil - flushcache
Reset the PRAM: Reboot your Mac and hold down the Command+Option+P+R keys during restart until you hear a second chime, then let the Mac boot as usual.
Delete the wireless configuration files: Go to ~/Library/Preferences. Delete com.apple.interntconfigpriv.plist and com.apple.internetconfig.plist. Reboot your Mac.
Delete your Home directory's SystemConfiguration folder: Go to /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/. Move the SystemConfiguration folder to the desktop. Restart your Mac. (Note: OS X will rebuild the files that are now sitting on your desktop. If this doesn't resolve the issue, you can move the folder back to it's original location.)
Finally, try resetting your Mac's System Management Controller (SMC): Shutdown the MacBook Pro, remove the battery, disconnect from power (if connected), and then, hold down the power button for 15 seconds. Replace the battery, reconnect to power, and then, reset the PRAM (per the previous step).

About:newTab opens after I close the last tab instead of homepage

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I can't get the Firefox tab in order to access all the choices there. Where is it?

In the Mozilla support, it keeps telling me to click on the orange Firefox tab at the top of my screen. I don't have one and can't find how to make it appear. Any advice?

For new installs, Firefox on Vista and higher will show an orange Firefox button. For users who upgraded from Firefox 3.6, I think you kept the classic menu bar.
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If you want to find the Options dialog on the menu bar: it's on the Tools menu

Where is the firefox tab?

I just downloaded firefox 4 and listened to tutuorial. There is no firefox tab at the top left of my browser page as demonstrated in the video. How come? How can I install it to use the demonstrated features?

The new Firefox button is designed to be visible by default in Windows Vista and Windows 7. To make it visible in Windows XP, click View > Toolbars, click on Menu Bar to remove the check mark. NOTE: You can turn on the old Menu Bar again by holding the keyboard ALT key while pressing the letters VTM on your keyboard.
 
 
'''Other issues needing your attention'''
The information submitted with your question indicates that you have out of date plugins with known security and stability issues that should be updated. To see the plugins submitted with your question, click "More system details..." to the right of your original question post. You can also see your plugins from the Firefox menu, Tools > Add-ons > Plugins. 
 
*Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape 10.0.1
**Security update version 10.0.2 released 2011-03-21
*Shockwave Flash 10.2 r152
**Security update version 10.2 r153 released 2011-03-21
#'''''Check your plugin versions''''' on either of the following links':
#*http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/
#*https://www-trunk.stage.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/
#*'''Note: plugin check page does not have information on all plugin versions'''
#'''Update Adobe Reader (PDF plugin):'''
#*From within your existing Adobe Reader ('''if you have it already installed'''):
#**Open the Adobe Reader program from your Programs list
#**Click Help > Check for Updates
#**Follow the prompts for updating
#**If this method works for you, skip the "Download complete installer" section below and proceed to "After the installation" below
#*Download complete installer ('''if you do NOT have Adobe Reader installed'''):
#**SAVE the installer to your hard drive (save to your Desktop so that you can find it after the download). Exit/Close Firefox. Run the installer you just downloaded.
#**Use either of the links below:
#***https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using+the+Adobe+Reader+plugin+with+Firefox ''(click on "Installing and updating Adobe Reader")''
#***''Also see Download link''': http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/
#*After the installation, start Firefox and check your version again.
#'''Update the [[Managing the Flash plugin|Flash]] plugin''' to the latest version.
#*Download and SAVE to your Desktop so you can find the installer later
#*If you do not have the current version, click on the "Player Download Center" link on the "'''Download and information'''" or "'''Download Manual installers'''" below
#*After download is complete, exit Firefox
#*Click on the installer you just downloaded and install
#**Windows 7 and Vista: may need to right-click the installer and choose "Run as Administrator"
#*Start Firefox and check your version again or test the installation by going back to the download link below
#*'''Download and information''': http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/
#**Use Firefox to go to the above site to update the Firefox plugin (will also install plugin for most other browsers; except IE)
#**Use IE to go to the above site to update the IE ActiveX
#*'''Download Manual installers'''.
#**http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/191/tn_19166.html#main_ManualInstaller
#**Note separate links for:
#***Plugin for Firefox and most other browsers
#***ActiveX for IE

Using a Mac 10.6.6 where do I find the Firefox tab to click on for changes?

After watching the video about Firefox 4 which said to add sync or make other changes click on the Firebox button or tab which was above the tab that was open. I can NOT find that tab.

Go to the Firefox app name in the Menu Bar and select Preferences. You'll see a tab in that window for Sync (as well as other options)

The permissions tab under page info is missing and page wont load

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You can inspect and manage the permissions for all domains on the about:permissions page.
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/how-do-i-manage-website-permissions
Clear the cache and the cookies from sites that cause problems.
"Clear the Cache":
*Firefox/Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"
"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:
*Firefox/Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"
Start Firefox in [[Safe Mode|Safe Mode]] to check if one of the extensions (Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Appearance).
*Do NOT click the Reset button on the Safe Mode start window or otherwise make changes.
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Safe+Mode
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes

I have lost the Firefox start page, so can't access the Firefox tab. I keep getting Ask, which I don't want

For some reason I have started to get a blank type page, rather than the Firefox start page when I open firefox. The blank page has no firefox tab at the top left so I cannot access any of the firefox features by the tab. Also the blank page does not show my bookmarked websites which is an inconvenience. Whenever I type in a search word, the results come up in a page of information promoted by 'Ask"'. I don't want this. I don't know how this has happened but I cannot seem to find a fix. I uninstalled firefox and then reinstalled to see if this would work, but it has not. Can someone help please.

Try to use the SearchReset extension to reset some preferences to the default values.
*https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/searchreset/
Note that the SearchReset extension only runs once and then uninstalls automatically, so it won't show on the "Firefox > Add-ons" page (about:addons).

The Firefox tab on my homepage is missing

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