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How to revert to prior version - last update deactivated my desktop website shortcuts.

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DVEE
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For many years I have used desktop shortcuts to websites. The last Firefox update destroyed their functionality. Now when I double click on one, instead of taking me directly to the target website, it just opens up Firefox and I have to type in the web address. I cannot work like this, so I want to revert to the previous version. How do I UNDO the update? Please advise ASAP. I'm so mad I want to uninstall Firefox and try something better.

For many years I have used desktop shortcuts to websites. The last Firefox update destroyed their functionality. Now when I double click on one, instead of taking me directly to the target website, it just opens up Firefox and I have to type in the web address. I cannot work like this, so I want to revert to the previous version. How do I UNDO the update? Please advise ASAP. I'm so mad I want to uninstall Firefox and try something better.

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FredMcD
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Install an older version of Firefox {web link}

Changing to a new Firefox version should not change your shortcuts. But something about this Firefox could.

Type about:support in the address bar and press Enter. Under the main banner, press the button; Copy Text To Clipboard.. Then in the reply box at the bottom of this page, do a right click in the box and select Paste. This will show us your system details. No Personal Information Is Collected.