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== Differences ==
Here is a list of things to check when you have a chance to use Windows 7:
Here is a list of things to check when you have a chance to use Windows 7:


* Where are profiles stored?
* Where are profiles stored?
** C:\Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\
** '''C:\Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\'''
* Where are profile caches stored?
* Where are profile caches stored?
** C:\Users\(username)\AppData\Local\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles
** '''C:\Users\(username)\AppData\Local\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\'''
* How do you uninstall Firefox (is the control panel different)?
* How do you uninstall Firefox (is the control panel different)?
** '''Control Panel > Programs link > Uninstall a Program (Same as Vista)'''
* Where is the default location for file downloads?
* Where is the default location for file downloads?
** C:\Users\(username)\Downloads
** '''C:\Users\(username)\Downloads'''
* Do pop-ups still have the Firefox logo in the top-left of the title bar?
* Do pop-ups still have the Firefox logo in the top-left of the title bar?
** Yes
** '''Yes'''
* Do pop-ups still have the "Mozilla Firefox" name in the title bar?
* Do pop-ups still have the "Mozilla Firefox" name in the title bar?
** Yes
** '''Yes'''
* Can you create a desktop shortcut by dragging the website favicon to the desktop?
* Can you create a desktop shortcut by dragging the website favicon to the desktop?
** Yes
** '''Yes'''
* How do you access the Firefox profile manager?
* How do you access the Firefox profile manager?
** Same way as in Vista
** '''Same way as in Vista'''
* Does IE show up in the list of browsers to import from (File>Import)?
* Does IE show up in the list of browsers to import from (File>Import)?
** Yes
** '''Yes'''
** If so, what is in the list of items to import?
** If so, what is in the list of items to import?
*** Internet options, cookies, browsing history, favorites
*** '''Internet options, cookies, browsing history, favorites'''
* Does the Print dialogue look different? (https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Printing+a+web+page)
* Does the Print dialogue look different? (https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Printing+a+web+page)
** It looks the same
** '''It looks the same'''
* Does [F5] still reload the current page?
* Does [F5] still reload the current page?
** Yes
** '''Yes'''
* Does [F11] still go to Full Screen mode?
* Does [F11] still go to Full Screen mode?
** Yes
** '''Yes'''
* When importing an HTML file, does the file chooser still say [Open]?
* When importing an HTML file, does the file chooser still say [Open]?
** '''Yes'''
* Does the Windows taskbar still have a volume icon?
* Does the Windows taskbar still have a volume icon?
** '''Yes'''
* Does the volume mixer still list Firefox separately?
* Does the volume mixer still list Firefox separately?
* If you right-click on the Firefox icon, is "Run as Administrator" in the context menu?
* If you right-click on the Firefox icon, is "Run as Administrator" in the context menu?
** '''Yes'''
* How do you set Firefox as the default browser using the Windows control panel?
* How do you set Firefox as the default browser using the Windows control panel?
** '''Control Panel > Programs link > Default Programs link > Set your default programs > Click Firefox on the Programs list, click "Set this program a s default" and click OK.'''
* Does the context menu when clicking on the Firefox icon still have "Properties"?
* Does the context menu when clicking on the Firefox icon still have "Properties"?
** '''Yes'''
** If so, does it still have a "Target" field?
** If so, does it still have a "Target" field?
*** '''Yes'''
* In IE, can you still go to Tools>Internet_Options>Connections>LAN_Settings?
* In IE, can you still go to Tools>Internet_Options>Connections>LAN_Settings?
** '''Yes'''
* Is there still a Task Manager?
* Is there still a Task Manager?
** '''Yes'''
** Can you still access the Task Manager by right-clicking on the taskbar?
** Can you still access the Task Manager by right-clicking on the taskbar?
*** '''Yes, "Start Task Manager"'''
** Does it still have a "Processes" tab, and list Firefox as "firefox.exe"?
** Does it still have a "Processes" tab, and list Firefox as "firefox.exe"?
*** '''Yes'''
* Where are program files stored?
* Where are program files stored?
*** '''%PROGRAMFILES%\Mozilla Firefox\, C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox'''
* Is there still Windows Security Zone policies, and if so, does it still affect downloading MSI and EXE files?
* Is there still Windows Security Zone policies, and if so, does it still affect downloading MSI and EXE files?
* Any new menus in the menu bar?
* Any new menus in the menu bar?
*** '''File, Edit, View, History, Bookmarks, Tools, Help - those are specified by Firefox, nothing new.'''
* In the Library window, are the icons for expanding bookmark folders triangles or [+] boxes?
* In the Library window, are the icons for expanding bookmark folders triangles or [+] boxes?
 
** '''Triangles for the default theme.'''


Windows features:
Windows features:
* Are there changes to parental controls, that affect Firefox?
* Are there changes to parental controls, that affect Firefox?
** '''See [http://blogs.msdn.com/e7/archive/2009/05/26/safeguarding-windows-7-parental-controls.aspx Safeguarding Windows 7 – Parental Controls]'''
* Does wordpad still exist?
* Does wordpad still exist?
** Wordpad still exists
** '''Yes'''
* Is there still a Windows firewall?
* Is there still a Windows firewall?
** If so, do the instructions at <https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Configuring+Windows+Firewall> still apply?
** '''Yes'''
** If so, do the instructions in the [http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Configuring+Windows+Firewall Windows Firewall article] still apply?
*** '''Pretty much. Will change the Vista instructions too.'''
*** '''Control Panel > System and Security link > Windows Firewall link'''
* I heard the items in the taskbar include context menu items specific to applications. Does it look different when you right-click on the Firefox task item?
* I heard the items in the taskbar include context menu items specific to applications. Does it look different when you right-click on the Firefox task item?
** '''If you've exported a bookmarks.html file, it will show up as "Recent." Clicking on it takes you to the saved file. The other options are "Mozilla Firefox" (opens a new window), "[Un]Pin this program to taskbar," and "Close [all] window[s]"'''
== Top 30 articles ==
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/For+Internet+Explorer+Users For Internet Explorer Users]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Private+Browsing Private Browsing]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/How+to+set+the+home+page How to set the home page]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Profiles Profiles]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Clear+Recent+History Clear Recent History]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using+the+Windows+Media+Player+plugin+with+Firefox Using the Windows Media Player plugin with Firefox]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Keyboard+shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Options+window+-+General+panel Options window - General panel]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/The+bookmarks+and+history+system+will+not+be+functional The bookmarks and history system will not be functional]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Updating+Firefox Updating Firefox]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/How+to+clear+the+cache How to clear the cache]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Options+window+-+Advanced+panel Options window - Advanced panel]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Pop-up+blocker Pop-up blocker]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/How+to+make+Firefox+the+default+browser How to make Firefox the default browser]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Enabling+and+disabling+cookies Enabling and disabling cookies]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Installing+Firefox Installing Firefox]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Options+window+-+Privacy+panel Options window - Privacy panel]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Deleting+cookies Deleting cookies]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Options+window+-+Content+panel Options window - Content panel]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Will+Firefox+work+on+Windows+7 Will Firefox work on Windows 7]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Installing+Firefox+on+Windows Installing Firefox on Windows]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Options+window Options window]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Managing+profiles Managing profiles]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Clearing+private+data Clearing private data]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Backing+up+your+information Backing up your information]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Bookmarks Bookmarks]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Backing+up+and+restoring+bookmarks Backing up and restoring bookmarks]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Installing+Firefox+on+Linux Installing Firefox on Linux]</strike>
# [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Firefox+crashes Firefox crashes]
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes Troubleshooting extensions and themes]</strike>
# <strike>[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Options+window+-+Applications+panel Options window - Applications panel]</strike>
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Latest revision as of 12:09, 10 June 2021

Differences

Here is a list of things to check when you have a chance to use Windows 7:

  • Where are profiles stored?
    • C:\Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\
  • Where are profile caches stored?
    • C:\Users\(username)\AppData\Local\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\
  • How do you uninstall Firefox (is the control panel different)?
    • Control Panel > Programs link > Uninstall a Program (Same as Vista)
  • Where is the default location for file downloads?
    • C:\Users\(username)\Downloads
  • Do pop-ups still have the Firefox logo in the top-left of the title bar?
    • Yes
  • Do pop-ups still have the "Mozilla Firefox" name in the title bar?
    • Yes
  • Can you create a desktop shortcut by dragging the website favicon to the desktop?
    • Yes
  • How do you access the Firefox profile manager?
    • Same way as in Vista
  • Does IE show up in the list of browsers to import from (File>Import)?
    • Yes
    • If so, what is in the list of items to import?
      • Internet options, cookies, browsing history, favorites
  • Does the Print dialogue look different? (https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Printing+a+web+page)
    • It looks the same
  • Does [F5] still reload the current page?
    • Yes
  • Does [F11] still go to Full Screen mode?
    • Yes
  • When importing an HTML file, does the file chooser still say [Open]?
    • Yes
  • Does the Windows taskbar still have a volume icon?
    • Yes
  • Does the volume mixer still list Firefox separately?
  • If you right-click on the Firefox icon, is "Run as Administrator" in the context menu?
    • Yes
  • How do you set Firefox as the default browser using the Windows control panel?
    • Control Panel > Programs link > Default Programs link > Set your default programs > Click Firefox on the Programs list, click "Set this program a s default" and click OK.
  • Does the context menu when clicking on the Firefox icon still have "Properties"?
    • Yes
    • If so, does it still have a "Target" field?
      • Yes
  • In IE, can you still go to Tools>Internet_Options>Connections>LAN_Settings?
    • Yes
  • Is there still a Task Manager?
    • Yes
    • Can you still access the Task Manager by right-clicking on the taskbar?
      • Yes, "Start Task Manager"
    • Does it still have a "Processes" tab, and list Firefox as "firefox.exe"?
      • Yes
  • Where are program files stored?
      • %PROGRAMFILES%\Mozilla Firefox\, C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox
  • Is there still Windows Security Zone policies, and if so, does it still affect downloading MSI and EXE files?
  • Any new menus in the menu bar?
      • File, Edit, View, History, Bookmarks, Tools, Help - those are specified by Firefox, nothing new.
  • In the Library window, are the icons for expanding bookmark folders triangles or [+] boxes?
    • Triangles for the default theme.

Windows features:

  • Are there changes to parental controls, that affect Firefox?
  • Does wordpad still exist?
    • Yes
  • Is there still a Windows firewall?
    • Yes
    • If so, do the instructions in the Windows Firewall article still apply?
      • Pretty much. Will change the Vista instructions too.
      • Control Panel > System and Security link > Windows Firewall link
  • I heard the items in the taskbar include context menu items specific to applications. Does it look different when you right-click on the Firefox task item?
    • If you've exported a bookmarks.html file, it will show up as "Recent." Clicking on it takes you to the saved file. The other options are "Mozilla Firefox" (opens a new window), "[Un]Pin this program to taskbar," and "Close [all] window[s]"

Top 30 articles

  1. For Internet Explorer Users
  2. Private Browsing
  3. How to set the home page
  4. Profiles
  5. Clear Recent History
  6. Using the Windows Media Player plugin with Firefox
  7. Keyboard shortcuts
  8. Options window - General panel
  9. The bookmarks and history system will not be functional
  10. Updating Firefox
  11. How to clear the cache
  12. Options window - Advanced panel
  13. Pop-up blocker
  14. How to make Firefox the default browser
  15. Enabling and disabling cookies
  16. Installing Firefox
  17. Options window - Privacy panel
  18. Deleting cookies
  19. Options window - Content panel
  20. Will Firefox work on Windows 7
  21. Installing Firefox on Windows
  22. Options window
  23. Managing profiles
  24. Clearing private data
  25. Backing up your information
  26. Bookmarks
  27. Backing up and restoring bookmarks
  28. Installing Firefox on Linux
  29. Firefox crashes
  30. Troubleshooting extensions and themes
  31. Options window - Applications panel
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