Thinking to get FIOS. Need Info on DVR

I have been renting a TiVo Premium with my RCN cable tv service. I am leaving RCN and thinking to get FIOS which is finally available in my neighborhood. But I love the TiVo. Anyone has any hand-on experience wth Verizon's DVR?
In particular, I am most concern with 3 things:
1 With the TiVo, using their software I can transfer recorded shows to my PC. Can the Verizon DVR do that?
2 The RCN TiVo has 2 turners, so I can record 2 different shows at the same time. I chat online with the Verizon sales people, they say all their DVR's are single turner but then they said I can "watch one show while recording another. It even allows for recording two shows while watching a previously recorded show." I asked him how that's possible with only 1 turner in the box but they didn't know the answer.
3 Can I expand the capacity with an external hard drive?
Solved!
Go to Solution.

BlackBeanie wrote:
... I am ... thinking to get FIOS ...
1 With the TiVo, ... I can transfer recorded shows to my PC. Can the Verizon DVR do that?
2 The RCN TiVo has 2 turners ...
3 Can I expand the capacity with an external hard drive?
Question 1:  No, not directly.  You can however copy material recorded on the DVD in real time to another recording device (e.g., a DVD-R device).
Question 2.  The VZ DVRs also have 2 tuners, not one.  They operate in the same way as the TiVo you described.
Question 3.  The latest VZ DVR units support an eSata external drive (evidently 2 TB max).

Similar Messages

  • I followed the steps to restore to factory settings now I can't get back my info from a prior backup. My pads screen was frozen on the connect to iTunes I needed to restore. I had to setup my pad as if it was new. How do I acess my prior backup

    I followed the steps to restore to factory settings now I can't get back my info from a prior backup. My pads screen was frozen on the connect to iTunes I needed to restore. I had to setup my pad as if it was new. How do I acess my prior backup

    Once again, KP is correct, but I just want to add that if you don't see the backup in the drop down menu on the summary page of iTunes when you choose the restore from backup option, then the backup is unfortunately gone. If you backup your computer, the iPad backup should probably be in that computer backup. I use Time Machine with my MacBook Pro and can access backups from months ago.
    On a side note, I also archive backups from time to time. If you right click on a backup name in iTunes>Edit>Preferences>Devices (Windows) or iTunes>Preferences>Devices (Mac) you can save that backup or archive it. It will be date and time stamped. I have no idea why I do this to the degree that I do it, but I probably have 12-14 iPad backups archived in iTunes.

  • I'm going to get the I Mac and since the new I Mac doesn't have DVD drive on it I was thinking to get the Samsung SE-506AB Slim Portable Blu-ray Writer in order to burn movies from I movie do I need a special software for that since the SE-506ab comes onl

    I’m going to get the I Mac and since the new I Mac doesn’t have DVD drive on it I was thinking to get the Samsung SE-506AB Slim Portable Blu-ray Writer in order to burn movies from I movie do I need a special software for that since the SE-506ab comes only with windows software.. but I did check and it is compatible with apple. Can you please advise me and or let me know if I’m buying the right stuff or if there is any other blu ray that will work with the I mac as plug and play.
    Thank you
    Haim

    This freezing reminds me of really old Macs, long ago, in the days of the old-school peripherals like SCSI drives, terminators, scanners and the like. If you had a SCSI conflict, like the wrong device ID's or something, you'd freeze up like that. Back in those days you'd call 800-SOS-APPLE (AAPL?) and they'd run you through disconnecting all your extra hardware - Jaz and Zip drives, CD burners, scanners etc and then eliminate them one by one by adding them incrementally and testing for the freeze/bomb dialog.
    But, today we have Firewire and none of those ancient issues (no free lifetime tech support either). My iMac's ports are all full, and I only know which devices are connected when I have to remove something for another device. iSight, scanner, card reader, external hard drive, USB soundsticks, etc. You wouldn't happen to have any SCSI devices hooked up, would you?
    Out of curiosity, have you tried a different USB/Firewire port for the hard drive? Or run the hardware test DVD that comes with your computer? This weird freezing seems to suggest a problem with the computer, RAM or network more than a device. Bad devices, in my experience, cause kernel panics, not freezing.

  • Trying to get fios since it came out in NYC... Need advice

    I live in the Financial District in Manhattan, NY and I have been trying to get FIOS for three years now, with no luck... I call in every few weeks and still no availability, I just get the typical 6 - 12 months response from VZ I have been getting for 3 years.
    A year ago, the building across the street from me got FIOS. I called to let VZ know and see if I could get it too. They said that because it wasnt on my block, it wouldnt help me in my neverending quest to get FIOS.
    A month ago, a building right next door (on the same block, about 5 feet from my front door) just was finished being built, and they have FIOS available to their residents, built into the building.... Yet when I call VZ, they still say it is unavailable to me, even though though my neighbor has it.
    You would think VZ would be trying to expand their coverage as much as they can, yet whenever I call customer service to inquire about getting FIOS, I feel like I just get put on hold for an hour and I dont end up any closer to my goal.
    Since my new neighbor (we even share a wall) has FIOS, does anyone have any advice on how I could get it? Getting FIOS seems to be almost as difficult as dealing with TWC...
    Thanks all

    jdg9999999 wrote:
    A month ago, a building right next door (on the same block, about 5 feet from my front door) just was finished being built, and they have FIOS available to their residents, built into the building.... Yet when I call VZ, they still say it is unavailable to me, even though though my neighbor has it. 
    Are you in a Multiple Dwelling Unit (condo/apartment)?
    If so, VZ can not install FIOS in your building until your landlord/HOA signs two agreements.
    If you landlord/HOA has not been contacted by FIOS, they can get in touch here:
    http://communities.verizon.com/default.aspx?page=owncontact

  • Really need some help here to try and get Fios services in my building

    I have been trying to convince my landlord for months to get Fios in the building.  Here is a recent email exchange with him.  Does anyone know if any of this is true, about the install damages?  If it is true, then Verizon needs to get their act together! 
    Here is the email exchange. 
    D-
    I am sorry but we have no plans to let Verizon in to this building. They do
    a lot of damage to the building and do not make the repairs after or pay for
    any damages they do.
    Thanks,
    Steven
    -----Original Message-----
    From: D
    Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 12:19 PM
    To: {edited for privacy}
    Subject: Question
    Hey Steve,
    Could you please do me a favor and speak with the building owner once again
    about Fios?  I know you mentioned he wasn't to keen on the idea of them
    doing the install but it would really make a big difference.  As of right
    now my iPad's cellular connected internet is faster for $30/mo than the
    $120/mo I'm paying Time Warner.  On top of that, I can't even watch HD
    movies on demand.  I've had TWC out here twice in the last four months and
    every time they claim nothing is wrong.  Its very frustrating.  I'll do
    almost anything I can to assist in this.  Please let me know if you can do
    anything.
    Thank you as always!

    james211 wrote:
    I have been trying to convince my landlord for months to get Fios in the building.   
    If your landlord doesn't want FIOS in the building, then it's not going to happen.
    Vote with your wallet and move.

  • Is there any way to access my old my verizon account to retrieve old text messages from my own old account from 8 months ago?  I am getting a divorce and I need info off of that account for my hearing to prove what he did.

    Is there any way to access my old my Verizon account to retrieve old text messages from my own old account from 8 months ago?  I am getting a divorce and I need info off of that account for my hearing to prove what he did.

    What do you mean by "when I brought the messages up back in March"?
    Were the messages on your phone? Simply because messages are on your phone does not mean they are still on Verizon's servers. You use internal phone memory to store messages on your phone. The messages do not stay on Verizon's servers until you delete them from your phone.
    On the other hand, if you still have your phone and have not reset it since you stopped using it, the texts may still be on your phone. Good luck.

  • HT1386 I want to give me old iphone 4 to my daughter and need to get all her info from her old iphone onto a new computer.  The PC she synced with is dead and she does not want to loose all her contacts and music.

    I want to give my old iphone 4 to my daughter and need to get all her info from her old iphone 3 onto a new computer.  The PC she synced with is dead and she does not want to loose all her contacts and music. How can I do this?

    To effectively transfer ownership of the iPhone requires that it be "restored" as a new device.
    ...  The PC she synced with is dead
    The iPhone is not a backup device. Your computer backs up the iPhone, not the other way around. What you use to back up your computer is up to you - Macs use Time Machine. I assume PCs use something similar.
    If her PC backup is dead you will have difficulty extracting content from the iPhone since it is not designed to work that way.
    All her Apple purchases can easily be transferred to another iPhone. However, her contacts will be gone, as will any music or other contact obtained from sources other than Apple.
    There are a number of third party utilities that claim to be able to extract content from an iPhone. See wjosten's procedure here:
    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141

  • I have an old iMac and am thinking about getting an iMac intel do I need a different kind of usb and firewire cord?

    I have an old iMac and am thinking of getting an iMac intel. Do I need a different type of usb and firewire cords to work with the new one?

    What type of Firewire cable do you have?
    If our not sure then first look up your computer with the serial number here,
    http://support.apple.com/specs/
    Then take a look at the specs for the new iMac here and see if you have compatible cable,
    http://www.apple.com/imac/specs.html

  • How do I get fios to work with my new desktop w/ Windows Media Center

    Can someone please help me I have "fios".TV and internet 1HDSTB + 1HDDVR with multi room dvr Home media mgr.how do I get fios to work with my new desktop HP Pavillion m9715f**(specs below)**w/ Windows Media Center or did I just throw away my money?
    also equipted is 47" Samsung 850series 1080p 120hertz HD LCD TV + 36" Samsung 560series 1080p 60hertz HD LCD TV and 19"Samsung 950b LCD Monitor
    ** computer specs**
    Product number NZ017AA
    Introduction date 30-Jun-2009
    Country/region sold in: United States,Canada
    Hardware Base processor
    Phenom-9650 (A) 2.3 GHz (95W) 3600 MHz HyperTransport 3.0 Socket, AM2+
    Chipset AMD 780G
    Motherboard Manufacturer: MSI Motherboard Name: MS-7548 HP/Compaq motherboard name: Aspen-GL8E
    Power supply 300W
    Memory
    Component Attributes Memory Installed 8 GB Maximum allowed 16 GB (4 x 4 GB) (64-bit OS)
    4 GB* (4 x 1 GB) (32-bit OS)
    *Actual available memory may be less Speed supported PC2-6400 MB/sec Type 240 pin, DDR2
    Hard drive750 GB SATA 3G (3.0 Gb/sec)7200 rpm
    Blu-ray player & SuperMulti DVD burner with LightScribe Technology drive
    This Blu-Ray Disc DVD drive introduces a player that reads Blu-ray Disc format enabling you to watch high-definition Blu-ray Disc movies. NOTE: This drive does not include high-definition write capability.
    Formats/Disc types Write speeds Read speeds Storage capacity Blu-ray Disc BD-ROM SL NA up to 6X up to 25 GB BD-ROM DL NA up to 4.8X up to 50 GB BD-R SL not supported up to 6X up to 25 GB BD-R DL not supported up to 4.8X up to 50 GB BD-RE SL not supported up to 2.3X up to 25 GB BD-RE DL not supported up to 2X up to 50 GB HD DVD not supported DVD DVD-ROM SL NA up to 16X up to 4.7 GB DVD-ROM DL NA up to 8X up to 8.5 GB DVD+R SL up to 16X up to 12X up to 4.7 GB DVD+R DL up to 4X up to 8X up to 8.5 GB DVD+RW SL up to 8X up to 10X up to 4.7 GB DVD+RW DL not supported DVD-R SL up to 16X up to 12X up to 4.7 GB DVD-R DL up to 4X up to 8X up to 8.5 GB DVD-RW SL up to 6X up to 10X up to 4.7 GB DVD-RW DL not supported DVD-RAM up to 5X up to 5X up to 4.7 GB CD CDROM NA up to 40X up to 700 MB CDR up to 40X up to 40X up to 700 MB CDRW up to 24X up to 40X up to 700 MB CD-DA NA up to 32X up to 700 MB Video CD NA up to 10X up to 700 MB
    Wireless Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g
    Video Graphics Radeon HD4350
    512 MB DDR2 memory
    I/O Ports: HDMI, VGA, single-link DVI
    Television Hauppauge ATSC/NTSC TV tuner card with FM tuner
    Sound/Audio High Definition 8-channel audio
    ALC 888S chipset
    Network (LAN) Integrated 10/100/1000 Base-T networking interface
    Memory card reader
    Contains an Infrared receiver for remote control
    Supports the following cards:
    Compact Flash I
    Compact Flash II
    IBM Microdrive
    Secure Digital (SD)
    mini-SD
    MultiMediaCard (MMC)
    Reduced size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC)
    MultiMediaCard Plus (MMC plus)
    MultiMediaCard Mobile (MMC mobile)
    Memory Stick
    Memory Stick Pro
    Memory Stick Duo
    Memory Stick Pro Duo
    SmartMedia
    xD Picture Card (xD = extreme digital)
    External I/O ports
    I/O ports on the front panel
    Port type Quantity 15-in-1 (4 slot) with IR Receiver One USB Two Headphone One Microphone One Audio L-R One S-video in One Composite video in One
    I/O ports on the back panel
    Port type Quantity PS/2 (keyboard, mouse) Two S/PDIF out (coaxial) One VGA One (disabled due to the installation of a graphics card) DVI-D One USB Four 1394a One LAN One Audio (side speaker out, rear speaker out, center/subwoofer-out , line-in, line-out, microphone) One Each
    Expansion slots
    Slot type Quantity PCI Express x16 One (None available) PCI Express x1 Three (Two available)
    Drive bays
    Bay type Quantity 5.25" Two (One available) 3.5" Two (One available) Personal Media Drive One (One available) Pocket Media Drive One (One available)
    Keyboard and mouse HP multimedia keyboard HP PS/2 optical mouse
    Remote Control USB infrared remote control,Remote control expansion card with IR ports,IR emitter cable to transmit codes to a set top box

    Based on what you've posted, your computer does not have the right tuner.   You need a QAM tuner to record locals from FiOS, or a CableCard tuner to record all local and cable channels from FiOS.
    QAM tuners to record local channels only
    This requires Windows Vista or Windows 7
    Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-2250
    SiliconDust HDHomeRun (info on a sale)
    CableCard tuner to record local and cable channels
    This requires Windows 7 + one CableCard from Verizon for $3.99/mo
    ATI TV Wonder Digital PC CableCard Tuner (records one channel at a time) -- $200-$250 on ebay
    Ceton MOCUR tuner (records four channels at a time) -- coming in early 2010 for $400-$600
    Make sure your computer has Windows 7 Home Premium (or better) installed.   That's necessary to support CableCard tuners.
    If you are the original poster (OP) and your issue is solved, please remember to click the "Solution?" button so that others can more easily find it.

  • New to FIOS TV Multi-room DVR - Should I be able to use DVR functions from the other HD STBs?

    We just converted from Directv (three DVRs) to FIOS TV and am hoping I didn't make a huge mistake: The sales agent I spoke to said that the Multi-room DVR (Motorola QIP-7216-1) and non-DVR STB would enable me to get the same features I had with my Directv setup so each user could Stop/Start/Record programming from their own remote. Unless I'm doing something wrong, I can only perform DVR control functions from the real DVR. I can view recorded programming on the non-DVR STBs but pressing record for a live broadcast or trying to select a show to record from the guide doesn't work.
    I have the ActiontecGen2 MOCA connected MI424WR router, three HD STBs (Motorola 7000), one standard definition STB and the DVR.

    Tomd514 wrote:
    We just converted from Directv (three DVRs) to FIOS TV and am hoping I didn't make a huge mistake: The sales agent I spoke to said that the Multi-room DVR (Motorola QIP-7216-1) and non-DVR STB would enable me to get the same features I had with my Directv setup so each user could Stop/Start/Record programming from their own remote. Unless I'm doing something wrong, I can only perform DVR control functions from the real DVR. I can view recorded programming on the non-DVR STBs but pressing record for a live broadcast or trying to select a show to record from the guide doesn't work.
    I have the ActiontecGen2 MOCA connected MI424WR router, three HD STBs (Motorola 7000), one standard definition STB and the DVR.
    As you've found, you can only create recordings from the DVR.  If you want each room to have the ability to schedule recordings, then you need a separate DVR in each room.
    The FiOS Motorola DVRs cannot access recordings stored on other DVRs.
    If you are the original poster (OP) and your issue is solved, please remember to click the "Solution?" button so that others can more easily find it.

  • I can't get my saved info off of the dvd's. help me please

    hi  i had to have my HP G56 notebook pc restored 2 days ago.  i saved all my pictures & documents to DVD'S, like cyberlink said to do.  how do i
    get my pictures & info back from the DVD'S ??  i tried the restore my
    files, & it put a second one on the desktop.  i am so lost & need help. 
    three weeks ago i was hacked in my email, then hit hard in my microsoft
    security essentials; whatever it was damaged my drivers.  they have all
    been fixed thru HP.  microsoft did their part.  so far, so good as i'm
    double protected, i think.  operating system:  windows 7 home premium. 
    can anyone there help me to restore my pictures & info on the DVD'S ?? 
    thank you, bambeyette

    Thank you, Allen.  My iMac is a 2009.  I can't shine a light into the disc drive slot as it has a built in whisker cover that prevents anything from getting in.  It will accept a disc half way in before the disc reaches a springy obstruction.
    About 3 weeks ago, the computer locked up so I inserted the OS disc and reinstalled it.  In general, the computer works just like it used to but we've had a few quirks appear; for example, this is one of them.  Also, we can't figure out how to keep from having to sign-in when we turn the computer on.  Also, we can't access our one on-line account anymore.  Very strange.
    Dave
    P.S.:  Just realized I mis-spelled your name.  Sorry Allan.
    Message was edited by: DTabbert

  • Get the document info panel details

    I need to get the document info panel (Windows>Document Info) details through scripting in illustrator cs3. Kindly advice me is it possible or not.

    I think sample code in the SDK contains a 'skeleton' plugin, I'd start with that. It should also provide a list of suites that get automatically loaded, I think it's in Suites.h. Just make sure AIDocumentSuite is in the list, and if it's not, just follow the examples in that file to add it. That should end up with a global variable called 'sDocument', which has all the suite functions as methods.
    Then it's something like:
    AIDocumentSetup setup;
    AIErr error = sDocument->GetDocumentSetup(&setup);
    // check error to make sure it's kNoErr
    Then you just have to inspect the setup struct for (hopefully) the answers you're looking for.

  • Thinking of getting Infinity

    Hi all,I'm new to the forum and am thinking of getting Infinity,I've checked my phone number and it said I could get a max of 19.8 mb down & 5mb up.Im currently with Sky and get 3mb down max! Will it be likely that I get anything like the estimate or will it be a lot less?

    GeorgeGrayson wrote:
    Thanks for the reply's,I've been using the number checker recently and it seems infinity has only just become available so don't think any neighbours are on it,most are with sky according to my iPhone.Im not a p2p downloader so that should not be a problem,I mostly use it for gaming,you tube & streaming the odd movie to my Xbox and am thinking of option 1,do you find the 40G is sufficient?
    Hi George
    There is a Usage monitor on the BT website for you to view your monthly broadband usage.... picture below.
    I have up to 4 sometimes 5 PC/Laptops/netbook connected.
    All mainly for surfing and youtube or catching a program or two on iplayer
    Sometimes downloading a torrent.... This month I downloaded two singles but last month was two albums.
    In the summer I watched the Eastbourne air display live for most of the afternoon and it's usage came in at 1.1Gb for that day.
    So I could have done that every day for a month and a bit left over for surfing etc.
    When I was with Tiscali on ADSL I was unlimited but Talk Talk took over and imposed a 40GB usage cap I was annoyed with them but they placated me by showing me my monthly usage figures which only came in at 6GB.
    With that info I was then able to jump ship and move to BT ADSL with a 10Gb cap.
    I was on that for nearly a year and during the year I received two advisory emails from BT telling me I was up to 7GB and getting near my limit.
    Since moving to a 40GB capped Infinity I have never gone above 20GB. (Interestingly my usage has gone up yet I feel I am doing exactly the same as I used to?)
    (Mind you I have a friend on Virgin who uses my monthly allowance in a day or two!!!!)
    I asked BT "what if I found that I needed the extra usage".... they said that I could upgrade from Infinity "option 1" with 40GB cap to "Option 2" unlimited during the 18 Month contract... ie you don't have to wait until the end of the "option 1" 18 month contract.
    Not sure if you changed whether you have to start a new 18 month contract or not... you might want to get that clarified.
    What I don't do is streaming movies or gaming and have no Xbox so can't share any experience on that I am afraid.
    Please Click On any Text in Blue as that automatically links to information.
    PC (NDEGR)

  • UCCX Get Calling Party info

    Hi Expert,
    I've the below requirement, caller_X calling in to the main line/script_A from the PSTN, the script routed the calls to the agent_A. Here the calling party is caller_X, and the called party is script_A (mainline number). When the agent_A completed the calls, he/she would like to transfer the current call to another CTI_RP/script_B, which handled by UCCX as well.
    In such cases, the calling party should will display as agent_A or the caller_X? If i want to retain the calling party as caller_X, can i use the "Get Call Contact Info" calling party setting? and if i want to display the agent_A who transfer the call, can i use the "last redirected numberd"
    TIA

    Ok, I think I understand what you are saying.  Here is what I think, in my own words, but copied from another conversation I had with someone who e-mailed me directly about the same topic.
    It turns out that a transfer is consultative, meaning that, the Agent truly is the one calling the script, up until the point at which they complete the transfer.You are simply checking the Calling Number too soon in the script not giving the transfer enough time to complete.
    To prove that this is actually the case in your situation, you could simply create a new script to do test transfer into and it could look like this:
    Variables
    String calling_number = ""
    Script
    Start
    Accept (--Triggering Contact--)
    calling_number = Get Call Contact Info (--Triggering Contact--, Calling Number)
    Play Prompt (--Triggering Contact--, S[calling_number])
    Play Prompt (--Triggering Contact--, S[321])
    calling_number = Get Call Contact Info (--Triggering Contact--, Calling Number)
    Play Prompt (--Triggering Contact--, S[calling_number])
    End
    When you go to setup your transfer, you will hear the system play back your Agent phone number.  Then you will hear "three, two, one".  You need to complete the transfer before the count down ends.  If you do, then your caller will hear the second calling number playback which should be their own.  However, if you wait all the way through count down and the second playback you will hear your Agent number twice.  Note that the key thing in the script, is that I am "asking" for the calling number again with the Get Call Contact Info step after the transfer completes.You have a few options here:
    1. Train your Agents to transfer quicker2. Put a delay in the beginning of the script after the answer but before the Get Call Contact Info step3. Move the Get Call Contact Info step further down in the script closer to where you need to use it
    Hope that helps.  Let me know if you need more help, and I'll see what I can do.
    Anthony Holloway
    Please use the star ratings to help drive great content to the top of searches.

  • Downloaded 3.6 version of firefox and it changed my favorites, quicken, other files back to 1.5 yrs ago. How do I get back the info it has erased or hidden from me???

    Question
    Today downloaded 3.6 version of firefox and it changed my favorites, quicken, other files back to 1.5 yrs ago. How do I get back the info it has erased or hidden from me???

    What do you mean by '''''"changed my favorites, quicken, other files back to 1.5 yrs ago"'''''? More detail please.
    <br />
    You have an item installed that is considered malware/spyware/adware. To see the plugins submitted with your question, click "More system details..." to the right of your original question post.
    *Ask Toolbar Plugin Stub for 32-bit Windows
    Unfortunately, it is becoming more and more common for these kinds of "extras" (toolbars, security scanners, etc.) to be added to your browser/system/desktop when adding or updating other software, some from very well-know software vendors. You must carefully read information before downloading any "free" software and be very alert during the install process for any opportunity to opt-out of "extras" being installed.
    '''<u>If you have the Ask Toolbar</u>'''<br />
    * First try to disable or uninstall the Ask Toolbar in Firefox via "Tools -> Add-ons -> Extensions". See: [[Uninstalling add-ons]]<br />
    *In some cases, you may need to uninstall the Ask Toolbar using Windows Control Panel .
    **See [http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Cannot+uninstall+an+add-on#Uninstall_from_Windows_Control_Panel Cannot uninstall an add-on - Uninstall from Windows Add/Remove Programs].
    '''<u>You '''MAY''' need to reset your homepage</u>''' if an Ask search page opens when first starting Firefox. Firefox can open multiple home pages. Home pages are separated by the "|" symbol.
    *See: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/How+to+set+the+home+page
    '''<u>You ''MAY'' need to reset a preference</u>''' if searches from the URL/location bar take you to an Ask search page.<br />
    To reset the preference related to Ask search from the URL/location bar via about:config, specifically the keyword.URL preference -<br />
    *Open a new tab or window.
    *Type '''''about:config''''' in the URL/address bar and press the Enter key
    *If you see a warning, accept it (promise to be careful)
    *Filter = keyword.url
    *Right-click on the preference below the Filter, and choose Reset
    *Restart Firefox (File > Restart Firefox)
    *See: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Keyword.URL for details.
    Also see:<br />
    * http://kb.mozillazine.org/Problematic_extensions#Ask_Toolbar
    * http://kb.mozillazine.org/Uninstalling_toolbars
    <br />
    '''Other issues that need 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.
    *Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape "9.3.3"
    **New Adobe Reader X (version 10) with Protected Mode just released 2010-11-19
    **See: http://www.securityweek.com/adobe-releases-acrobat-reader-x-protected-mode
    *Shockwave Flash 10.1 r82
    *Next Generation Java Plug-in 1.6.0_19 for Mozilla browsers
    **4 updates behind
    #'''Check your plugin versions''': http://www.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 ('''<u>if you have it already installed</u>'''):
    #**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 <u>NOT</u> have Adobe Reader installed'''):
    #**Use the links below to avoid getting the troublesome "getplus" Adobe Download Manager and other "extras" you may not want
    #**Use Firefox to download and SAVE the installer to your hard drive from the appropriate link below
    #**Click "Save to File"; save to your Desktop (so you can find it)
    #**After download completes, close Firefox
    #**Click the installer you just downloaded and allow the install to continue
    #***Note: Vista and Win7 users may need to right-click the installer and choose "Run as Administrator"
    #**'''<u>Download link</u>''': ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/reader/
    #***Choose your OS
    #***Choose the latest #.x version (example 9.x, for version 9)
    #***Choose the highest number version listed
    #****NOTE: 10.x is the new Adobe Reader X (Windows and Mac only as of this posting)
    #***Choose your language
    #***Download the file
    #***Windows: choose the .exe file; Mac: choose the .dmg file
    #*Using either of the links below will force you to install the "getPlus" Adobe Download Manager. Also be sure to uncheck the McAfee Scanner if you do not want the link forcibly installed on your desktop
    #**''<u>Also see Download link</u>''': http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/
    #**Also see: https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using+the+Adobe+Reader+plugin+with+Firefox (do not use the link on this page for downloading; you may get the troublesome "getplus" Adobe Download Manager (Adobe DLM) and other "extras")
    #*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'''. Note separate links for:
    #**Plugin for Firefox and most other browsers
    #**ActiveX for IE
    #'''Update the [[Java]] plugin''' to the latest version.
    #*Download site: http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp (Java Platform: Download JRE)
    #*Also see "Manual Update" in this article: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using+the+Java+plugin+with+Firefox#Updates
    #* Removing old versions (if needed): http://www.java.com/en/download/faq/remove_olderversions.xml
    #* Remove multiple Java Console extensions (if needed): http://kb.mozillazine.org
    #*Java Test: http://www.java.com/en/download/help/testvm.xml

Maybe you are looking for

  • How much memory can i install on my macbook?

    First time doing this on a macbook, i'm really confused trying to work out how old the darn thing is, i think it's mid 2007 but not sure. i cannot tell whether i can do 2gb or 4gb total. can anybody help. Model Name: MacBook Model Identifier: MacBook

  • Use old product number for new product.

    Dear all, I have to manage the following case. From a defined date the engineering releases a new product that will substitute an old product. The marketing doesnu2019t want to change material number and would you like to use the old product number a

  • Customize back button in alv

    Hi, I created a custom refresh button in alv. However when user clicks on this, it opens the refreshed data in a new window. When i click on back, it takes me to the previous window having my original data. I want that it should take me to the main s

  • Translation of Columns and Table Names

    Hi, We are starting a large migration project and we have a mix of dutch and english developers. I was wondering if there is any clever ways to translate column names and table names. Not physically translate the text but store the english column nam

  • Why can't I point the Video Importer to a specific USB drive directory

    When I (am force) to use the Video Importer (because my clips are on a USB drive) it seems to find and select all videos on this USB drive.  This is not what I want.  I want to browse to the directory (on the USB drive) that I created.  It contains t