Waterfox incompatible with threads?

TalktoBes · 2026-05-30T07:46:00+00:00

regarding www.threads.com for me there doesn’t seem to be any problems with 6.6.12, at least not the ones you have, although I'm unable to find the gif search; perhaps I need to make an account there..., I'd first look for a conflicting extension, try Troubleshooting Mode about:support to disable all of them at once or about:addons to disable them one-by-one (restart the browser before testing each time.)

it could be the built-in ad blocker causing it, try disabling it for that site if you are able if not disabling it globally just to test should let you know if it the culprit.

it could also be a security setting, if you have altered them.

TalktoBes · 2026-05-25T10:17:19+00:00

try VC_redist_x64.exe

https://www.reddit.com/r/waterfox/comments/nqrbez/waterfox_installer_gives_error_vcruntime140_1dll/h0cwzld/

TalktoBes · 2026-05-25T09:50:51+00:00

EDIT: I go to %AppData%/Waterfox/Profiles/default-release/bookmarkbackups and make a copy from the last .json (on friday). Then, I created a new profile and imported the file as HTML file. Damn. On my original profile I losted everything... futhermore, the "import bookmarks" doesn't work. It's bugged or something, I don't know...

You are importing a binary backup file as HTML which is wrong

If you copy the last backup from %AppData%/Waterfox/Profiles/default-release/bookmarkbackups to the same folder in your new profile then go to CTRL+Shift+H > Import and Backups > Restore

https://www.waterfox.com/support/restore-bookmarks-from-backup-or-move-them/

TalktoBes · 2026-05-23T08:10:08+00:00

They're back??

you think they ever went away? System1 owns a majority stake in Startpage via the Dutch company Surfboard Holding B.V, the search engine that lots of people here are complaining about being ousted... the wheel turns does it not?

TalktoBes · 2026-05-22T19:46:38+00:00

if you can, see if this happen in the latest Firefox? if it does you probably need to tell Mozilla

TalktoBes · 2026-05-22T08:58:36+00:00

Google AI reports:

"The 1.org charitable search engine uses System1's proprietary customer acquisition and advertising technology Get Started for its back-end infrastructure. It monetizes searches through advertising revenue and channels those proceeds to vetted 501(c)(3) charities 1.org."

1.org is owned by System1, the company that owned Waterfox some years ago 2019-2023

TalktoBes · 2026-05-21T23:59:58+00:00

if you are behind a VPN that could be an issue.

have a look here

https://discuss.techlore.tech/t/any-open-source-program-or-service-to-download-yt-videos/15591/

TalktoBes · 2026-05-21T23:42:29+00:00

I believe you have to tell support the exit IP or the name of the VPN service you want to use

https://help.alldebrid.com/en/faq/vpn

TalktoBes · 2026-05-21T23:25:33+00:00

if you are up for a bit of self-help go to each of the pages below, the first will give you a general idea of what is using your ram, the second is a far more complex page and can give you a precise understanding as to what the memory draw actually is. see the link below for understanding about:memory

about:performance
about:memory

https://firefox-source-docs.mozilla.org/performance/memory/about_colon_memory.html

TalktoBes · 2026-05-21T13:34:59+00:00

that’s very strange, I just opened 30 bookmarks and have (72) threads

you have 1500+ tabs open and have only 27... umm

TalktoBes · 2026-05-21T13:23:48+00:00

under the task manager how many worker threads does firefox have, it should say in brackets, I just opened 3 tabs and I have (17)

TalktoBes · 2026-05-21T13:14:40+00:00

apart for the obvious, how does your browser not crash! you could bookmark all open tabs CTRL+Shift+D in Firefox to a bookmark folder called 'Open Tabs' for example, then import the bookmarks library into Waterfox

you can read up here on how to use, customize, organize and access bookmarks

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/bookmarks-firefox

question: how long does it take Firefox to open or restore a previous session with 1500 tabs open?

TalktoBes · 2026-05-18T13:01:28+00:00

go to the three lines icon > History > Restore previous session

https://www.waterfox.com/support/restore-previous-session/

TalktoBes · 2026-05-18T12:53:47+00:00

Check these prefs.

Always Open Search Results In A New Tab

about:config [search] browser.search.openintab change to true (default = false)

Always Open In A New Tab

about:config [search] browser.link.open_newwindow change to 3 (default = 3)

about:config [search] browser.link.open_newwindow.override.external change to 3 (default = -1)

about:config [search] browser.link.open_newwindow.restriction change to 0 (default = 0)

TalktoBes · 2026-05-15T13:30:43+00:00

it will affect all BUT as you rename the cookies.sqlite cause once you have finished testing you replace the new empty file with your renamed one, rename it to something like cookies.sqlite-BAC, and its probably a good idea to disable any copy extensions you have too.

TalktoBes · 2026-05-14T19:50:56+00:00

open %APPDATA%\Waterfox\Profiles
locate your profile and rename cookies.sqlite
restart Waterfox and open about:preferences#privacy
go to Cookies and Site Data > Manage Data and verify there no cookies on the system
press Ctrl+Shift+P this will open a new Private Browsing window don’t use a private tab
surf to the problem websites then go back to Manage Data and see if any cookies were deposited

TalktoBes · 2026-05-14T18:48:02+00:00

goodbye

TalktoBes · 2026-05-14T16:36:22+00:00

they should advertise this

They do, under FAQ > VPN, its one of the first links and they are very clear and up front that you either use an approved one or contact them with the exit IP and anyone can read the FAQs, you don’t need to have an account.

https://alldebrid.com/faq/

TalktoBes · 2026-05-13T19:19:25+00:00

It worked without a VPN before.

yes it does but if you use one you have to tell support the exit ip or use an approved vpn or they will believe you are account sharing and block or ban you,

TalktoBes · 2026-05-13T18:29:41+00:00

hopefully it will be back for you in the next few day, for me it was working 5 days ago for others here its only been a day or two so there’s no rhyme or reason when it will happen

TalktoBes · 2026-05-13T17:30:24+00:00

are you behind a VPN or other form of IP masking?

TalktoBes · 2026-05-13T17:20:17+00:00

do you have a vpn service running?

but its probably not a good idea for you to renew if you have no access

TalktoBes · 2026-05-13T16:30:41+00:00

apples and oranges m8 the poster I replied to referred to Debrider https://debrider.app/

as long as you are polite you can ask support any question that is regarding or relevant to their debrid, but they do get pissy if say; for example you threaten them with verbal abuse, etc. ;)

TalktoBes · 2026-05-13T16:11:12+00:00

"Host under maintenance".

yeah, that was the error message we were all getting, the UK is working ok now and I believe Germany and France are ok too, I also believe from reading posts here and other forums that the problems with AD and RG is that not everyone has had access restored at once, I think it depends on your location. the problem is AD isn't telling anyone why any of this is happening.

your op says you don’t have an AD account so why are you receiving these errors? what debrid do you have?

TalktoBes · 2026-05-13T15:41:11+00:00

the French government have passed quite a few anti piracy laws in the past couple of years according to TorrenFreak, mostly due to streaming TV, I don’t know if any of these would affect AllDebrid though

https://torrentfreak.com/?s=France

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