An Entirely Different Issue To My Last Problem... Lol

Discussion in 'Software' started by Kestrel13!, Oct 21, 2016.

  1. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    So after the 'new tab opening in Firefox each time I open a text file in Malware Removal forum' seemed to disappear all on it's own, I now have a new issue pop up. (The Gremlins Lurvvve me :D )

    I am a moderator in the malware removal forum so obviously can make all sorts of changes, well, one of my radio button has now gone awol and I can no longer edit/delete my own posts..../ what gives?? :D
     

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    Kestrel13!, Oct 21, 2016
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  2. satrow

    satrow Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Tried a Shift+Refresh?

    Do an over the top Firefox install and test again?
     
    satrow, Oct 21, 2016
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  3. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    I think I might have to you know. Thanks Satrow.
     
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  4. satrow

    satrow Major Geek Extraordinaire

    No worries, keep us informed of progress/glitches, whatever.
     
    satrow, Oct 21, 2016
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  5. Gaming Insider

    Gaming Insider Private First Class

    Another thing that happens sometimes too, if you have an ad blocker, or script blocker running, they can sometimes add something that will also remove buttons like that for some reason.
     
    Gaming Insider, Oct 21, 2016
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  6. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    I did a fresh install over the top.
    Yes indeed the culprit here must be ABP which I have and use.
    Just disabled it on MG's and no, the 'upload a file' button is still hidden. BUT I can still use it.
     
    Kestrel13!, Oct 22, 2016
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  7. Gaming Insider

    Gaming Insider Private First Class

    At this point, I think something might be wrong with Firefox's Flash. The upload button uses flash and I have no problem with it on my end on Google Chrome.
    http://s20.postimg.org/iujd1wc7x/screenshot_7.png
     
    Gaming Insider, Oct 23, 2016
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  8. satrow

    satrow Major Geek Extraordinaire

    I have Flash set for Ask to activate here on Pale Moon, no Flash on right-click of the Upload button, Page Info shows http://forums.majorgeeks.com/js/swfupload/Flash/swfupload.swf as greyed out = inactive. I can still upload.

    Try setting Flash to ask to Activate and see if the native uploader works.

    NoFlash.jpg
     
    satrow, Oct 23, 2016
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  9. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    Someone I helped in the malware forum who also uses Firefox cannot see the upload a file button.
     
    Kestrel13!, Oct 25, 2016
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  10. satrow

    satrow Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Any other similarities from the logs, FF/Flash versions, extensions/Add-ons, OS version + recent Updates, AV, ... ?
     
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  11. StruldBrug

    StruldBrug Sergeant

    Emma, I am able to replicate the issue at will. If Flash is blocked, the "Upload a File" button displays okay. If Flash is allowed for the page, the
    button disappears. I usually run Flash with "Ask to Activate", so I always have the Flash icon displayed just to the right of the "Go back one page" arrow. Cycling Flash on and off, along with some page refreshing led me to see I could turn the button display on and off. Maybe this will work for you, too.:)
     
    StruldBrug, Oct 25, 2016
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  12. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    Hi StruldBrug :)

    When I click that flash icon it says it's "allowed for majorgeeks"
     
    Kestrel13!, Oct 26, 2016
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  13. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    So if you want to see the upload button, you need to block flash. Seems counter-intuitive but as StruldBrug discovered
     
    plodr, Oct 26, 2016
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  14. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    I have done a similar exercise as StruldBrug.
    Whether Flash is activated or not, the Upload a File button shows.
    It's important to mention I am using Mozilla Firefox 45.0.1 and Shockwave Flash 22.0.0.192.
    Therefore, the problem is either with the version of Firefox or Flash that you are using.
     
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    Eldon, Oct 26, 2016
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  15. StruldBrug

    StruldBrug Sergeant

    Thx Eldon for the version input.:) Mine are FF 49.0.2 and SF 23.0.0.185
    So, the issue gets more complex.:rolleyes:
     
    StruldBrug, Oct 26, 2016
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  16. StruldBrug

    StruldBrug Sergeant

    I just upgraded SF to 23.0.0.205 a few moments ago. Now, the button displays, allowed or blocked. Switching from Allow to Block puts a grey
    block over the button, but a "Reload current page" clears the grey block and the Upload display is normal.o_O:D
     
    StruldBrug, Oct 26, 2016
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  17. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    I had exactly the same!
     
    Eldon, Oct 26, 2016
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  18. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    The Upload a File button now shows :D
     
    Kestrel13!, Oct 29, 2016
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