uBlock Origin - RIP?
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- BronzeLounger
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uBlock Origin - RIP?
I've been using uBlock Origin for a number of years now and have been very happy with it. Today I launched Firefox and noticed ads all over the place. A bit of research revealed that Firefox had disabled uBO.
Does anyone have any background on this and any suggestions for a replacement?You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
Regards,
Paul
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Re: uBlock Origin - RIP?
Mozilla has let a certificate expire that many developers have used to sign their Firefox add-ons. As a result, those add-ons have been disabled by Firefox. Once Mozilla has renewed the certificate, the add-ons should work again.
Best wishes,
Hans
Hans
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Re: uBlock Origin - RIP?
Firefox had certificate issues earlier today seems to fixed now
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Re: uBlock Origin - RIP?
Thanks. I still have the problem but I will wait to see if the issue resolves itself. Looks like uBlock Origin is still available for download from Mozilla.
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Paul
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Re: uBlock Origin - RIP?
Try this link for more info https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/ad ... ll-firefox" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: uBlock Origin - RIP?
Oddly enough, I've had no problem with any of my Firefox extensions.
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Re: uBlock Origin - RIP?
It depends on whether extensions used this particular certificate from Mozilla.
Also, it may take time before Firefox checks the certificate. I was able to use my extensions most of yesterday, long after the problem kicked in. Sometime in the evening, they were disabled...
Also, it may take time before Firefox checks the certificate. I was able to use my extensions most of yesterday, long after the problem kicked in. Sometime in the evening, they were disabled...
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Hans
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Re: uBlock Origin - RIP?
Firefox 66.0.4 has been released. If it is not installed automatically, select the hamburger menu > Help > About Firefox.
My add-ins are working again.
My add-ins are working again.
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Hans
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Re: uBlock Origin - RIP?
Update applied. All is now well with the world (of Firefox). Thanks.
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Paul
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Re: uBlock Origin - RIP?
My desktop didn't get bitten by this bug and initially my netbook was OK too but late yesterday (Sun 5 May) it choked.
Both machines are on 66.0.4 now and the update has fixed the netbook.
Ken
Both machines are on 66.0.4 now and the update has fixed the netbook.
Ken