除了Google 和 Microsoft Edge(Google and Microsoft Edge),许多用户仍然喜欢Firefox。根据全球浏览器市场份额(Browser Market Share Worldwide)的调查,即使在今天,仍有大约 4.2% 的用户使用Firefox。它尽最大努力即兴发挥其功能,以确保最佳的用户体验。Firefox在(Firefox)CPU 利用率和资源消耗(CPU utilization and resource consumption)方面要好得多。然而,在某些情况下,Firefox会遇到麻烦。一些用户已联系我们询问有关Firefox 右键单击不起作用的问题(Firefox right click not working)问题。如果您也属于同一类别并正在寻找解决方案,本指南将为您提供帮助。以下是一些有效的故障排除方法,可帮助您在 Windows 10 PC 上启用右键单击Firefox 。你还在等什么?前进(Go Ahead)!
如何修复 Firefox 右键单击不起作用(How to Fix Firefox Right Click Not Working)
我们通过查看有关导致此问题的主要原因的各种报告来编译本节。总之,最终结果是多种原因的集合,而不是浏览器冲突(browser conflicts)。它们在下面列出。
- Firefox浏览器中的错误与网页冲突。
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恶意软件或病毒(Malware or virus)攻击。
- 不兼容的扩展(extensions )和附加组件(add-ons)。
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浏览器中的损坏文件(Corrupt files )。
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损坏的缓存(Corrupt cache )和浏览(browsing data )器中的浏览数据。
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过时(Outdated)的浏览器。
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(Incompatible settings)浏览器中的设置不兼容。
- 右键单击选项在网站上被禁用。(disabled)
- 用户配置文件(User Profile)中的一些损坏(corrupt )设置。
- Firefox安装损坏。
现在,您对导致此问题的原因有了清晰的认识。要启用右键单击Firefox,请继续阅读下一节。
本节让您了解如何使用简单有效的故障排除方法修复Firefox右键单击菜单。这些高度展示的说明也将帮助您防止将来出现问题。按照与演示相同的顺序进行操作,以获得完美的结果。
基本故障排除方法(Basic Troubleshooting Methods)
在尝试任何高级故障排除方法之前,请尝试以下基本故障排除方法。基本且简单的故障排除方法可能有助于快速解决问题。
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(Reload)通过同时按F5 键(F5 key)或Fn + F5 keys重新加载页面。
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(Restart the browser)通过关闭所有浏览器窗口并打开它们来重新启动浏览器。
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重新启动(Restart your) 系统(system),因为简单的重新启动可能有助于解决问题。
- 尝试使用不同的 Internet 浏览器(different Internet browsers),例如Google Chrome、Opera和Edge。
- 按住Shift 键( Shift key)的同时右键单击可以绕过禁止右键单击规则( bypass the no right-click rule)。
上述方法将帮助您找到与浏览器冲突的任何特定网站,从而导致Firefox右键菜单无法正常工作。如果这些基本故障排除方法都没有,请尝试以下方法。
方法一:删除火狐浏览器缓存(Method 1: Delete Browser Cache in Firefox)
损坏的浏览器缓存(browser cache)总是会给您的浏览器和 PC 带来问题。这可能包含触发此问题的任何冲突信息。您可以按照以下说明轻松删除浏览数据、缓存和 cookie。
1. 按Windows 键(Windows key)。输入Firefox并打开它。
2. 然后,单击打开应用程序菜单(Open Application Menu )图标,如下所示。
3. 然后,如图所示从列表中选择设置(Settings )选项。
4. 现在,单击 左侧窗格中的隐私和安全 选项卡。(Privacy & Security )
5. 在右窗格中,向下滚动到 Cookie 和站点数据(Cookies and Site Data) 部分。
6. 现在,单击清除数据... ( Clear Data… )选项。
7. 在提示窗口(prompt window)中,取消选中 Cookie 和站点数据 (Cookies and Site Data )框并确保选中 缓存的 Web 内容(Cached Web Content) 框,如图所示。
注意:(Note:) 清除 Cookie 和站点数据(Cookies and Site Data) 将使您退出网站、删除离线 Web 内容(offline web content)并清除 cookie。而清除 缓存的 Web 内容(Cached Web Content) 不会影响您的登录。
8. 然后,单击 清除 (Clear )按钮以清除Firefox缓存的网页内容。
9. 现在,单击 Manage Data... 按钮,如图所示。
10. 在 搜索网站(Search websites) 字段中输入您要删除其 cookie 的网站名称。
11A。选择网站并单击 删除选定项(Remove Selected) 以删除选定的数据。
11B。以另一种方式,选择 全部删除(Remove All) 以删除所有 cookie 和存储数据。
12. 最后,单击如图所示的 Save Changes 按钮。
13.在提示中单击立即清除。(Clear Now)
14. 退出浏览器并 重新启动(reboot) 您的 PC(your PC)。
方法 2:删除 Firefox 首选项文件(Method 2: Remove Firefox Preference Files)
所有Firefox设置和数据都存储在Firefox Preference文件中。如果这些文件中存在任何冲突,您将面临Firefox右键单击无法正常工作的问题。不用担心。您可以按照以下说明轻松删除Firefox 首选项(Firefox preference)文件以允许右键单击Firefox 。
1. 打开Firefox并单击应用程序菜单(Application Menu )按钮,如图所示。
2. 现在,选择帮助(Help )选项,如下所示。
3. 然后,选择更多故障排除信息(More troubleshooting information )选项,如图所示。
4. 现在,单击更新文件夹下的(Update Folder)打开文件夹(Open Folder )按钮,如图所示。
5. 如果您有prefs.js文件,请删除或重命名它们。
6. 最后,重新启动Firefox。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 如何修复 Firefox 黑屏问题(Fix Firefox Black Screen Issue)
方法 3:关闭硬件加速(如果适用)(Method 3: Turn Off Hardware Acceleration (If Applicable))
图形处理器和驱动程序中的任何冲突都可能导致Firefox右键菜单无法正常工作。但是,您可以通过关闭硬件加速选项(Hardware Acceleration option)来轻松解决它们,如下所示。
1. 导航到 Firefox 浏览器并单击 菜单 (Menu )图标,如图所示。
2. 现在, 从下拉列表中选择设置选项,如图所示。(Settings )
3. 在常规(General )选项卡中,向下滚动到 性能 (Performance )菜单。
4. 取消选中使用推荐的性能设置(Use recommended performance settings)和可用时使用硬件加速选项(Use hardware acceleration when available)。
5. 同时按Ctrl + Shift + Q keys退出浏览器(browser)。
6. 现在,重新启动Firefox。
方法 4:在故障排除模式下重新启动 Firefox(Method 4: Restart Firefox in Troubleshoot Mode)
Firefox自动禁用扩展、使用默认主题和默认工具栏(default toolbar)设置、关闭硬件加速和其他冲突功能。要允许右键单击Firefox ,请按照以下说明在故障排除模式下(Troubleshooting mode)重新启动Firefox。
1. 打开Firefox浏览器并单击 菜单 ( Menu )图标,如图所示。
注意: (Note: )您也可以 在启动Firefox时按(Firefox)Shift 键 (Shift key )以直接在故障排除模式下打开它。
2. 现在,选择 帮助 (Help )选项,如下所示。
3. 然后,选择故障排除模式...(Troubleshoot Mode… )选项,如图所示。
4. 在提示窗口(prompt window)中,单击重新启动(Restart )按钮,如图所示。
5.再次点击(Again)打开(Open )按钮确认提示,如下所示。
注意:(Note: )要关闭故障排除模式,请按照步骤 1 和 2(Steps 1 & 2)并单击关闭故障排除模式(Turn Troubleshoot Mode off ),如图所示。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 如何修复 Firefox(Fix Firefox)不播放视频(Videos)
方法 5:更新 Firefox 扩展(如果适用)(Method 5: Update Firefox Extensions (If Applicable))
浏览器中有问题的扩展将导致Firefox右键菜单无法正常工作。要修复扩展中的错误,您可以尝试按照以下说明更新它们。
1. 和之前一样,单击 Firefox中的(Firefox)菜单 (Menu )图标 。
2. 然后,如图所示选择 附加组件和主题(Add-ons and themes )选项。
3. 然后,选择左侧窗格中的(left pane)扩展 (Extensions )选项,然后单击 扩展旁边的齿轮图标 。(gear icon )
4. 现在, 从下拉列表中选择检查更新 选项,如图所示。(Check for Updates )
5A。如果有可用更新,请按照屏幕上的说明进行更新。
5B。如果扩展已经更新,它将显示未 找到更新(No updates found) 消息。
方法 6:禁用 Firefox 扩展(如果适用)(Method 6: Disable Firefox Extensions (If Applicable))
如果更新Firefox没有为您提供修复,请尝试禁用扩展以允许右键单击Firefox,如下所示。
1. 按照上述方法,导航到 Firefox 附加组件和主题(Firefox Add-ons and themes) 页面。
2. 然后,切换到 左侧窗格中的扩展 选项卡并关闭扩展的(Extensions )切换开关( toggle off) (例如,Firefox 的 Grammarly(Grammarly for Firefox))。
3. 对所有扩展程序一一重复相同的步骤,并检查是哪个扩展程序导致您出现问题。
注意:(Note:)如果您发现有问题的扩展名,请选择 删除 (Remove )选项,如图所示将其删除。
4. 刷新您的Firefox浏览器。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 修复(Fix Server)Firefox中未找到服务器的错误(Found Error)
方法 7:运行恶意软件扫描(Method 7: Run Malware Scan)
恶意软件和病毒(Malware and viruses)以浏览器为目标进行数据网络钓鱼和恶意软件攻击。网页中存在病毒和恶意软件会阻止Firefox中的右键单击功能。在您的 Windows 10 PC 上运行(Run)防病毒扫描以启用右键单击Firefox。
1. 同时按住Windows + I keys 打开Windows 设置(Windows Settings)。
2. 现在,选择更新和安全(Update & Security )链接,如图所示。
3. 然后,导航到左侧窗格中的Windows 安全性。(Windows Security )
4. 现在,单击保护区域(Protection areas )下的病毒和威胁保护(Virus & threat protection ),如图所示。
5. 然后,单击扫描选项(Scan Options),如图所示。
6. 您可以根据需要选择快速扫描、全盘扫描、自定义扫描(Quick scan, Full scan, Custom scan, )或Microsoft Defender 离线扫描(Microsoft Defender Offline scan),然后单击突出显示的立即扫描。(Scan Now )
7A。如果有任何威胁,请单击当前威胁(Current threats)下的开始操作(Start Actions )。
7B。如果您的计算机没有任何威胁,将弹出无当前威胁提示,如下所示。(No current threats )
方法八:更新火狐(Method 8: Update Firefox)
一些受影响的用户报告说,将Firefox更新到最新版本有助于他们启用右键单击。检查您是否使用最新版本的Firefox。如果没有,请按照以下说明进行相应更新。
1. 打开Firefox并单击应用程序菜单(Application Menu ),如图所示。
2. 现在,选择帮助(Help )选项,如下所示。
3. 然后,点击关于 Firefox(About Firefox ),如下图所示。
4A。如果浏览器更新到最新版本,它将显示消息Firefox is up-to-date。
4B。如果浏览器已过时,请单击重新启动以更新 Firefox(Restart to update the Firefox)选项。
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方法 9:更新 Windows(Method 9: Update Windows)
如果您没有通过更新到新补丁来获得任何修复,那么您的系统中可能存在错误的可能性很小。如果您使用的是过时的操作系统,系统(operating system)中的文件将与导致此问题的Firefox文件不兼容。请按照以下步骤操作。
1. 同时按 Windows + I keys 启动 设置(Settings)。
2. 单击 更新和安全(Update & Security) 磁贴,如图所示。
3. 在 Windows 更新 (Windows Update )选项卡中,单击 检查更新(Check for updates) 按钮。
4A。如果有新更新可用,请单击 立即安装(Install Now) 并按照说明进行更新。
4B。否则,如果Windows是最新的,那么它将显示 您是最新的(You’re up to date) 消息。
方法10:通过配置菜单(Method 10: Through Configuration Menu)
如果您在经常访问的网页中经常遇到Firefox右键单击无法正常工作的问题,您可以使用(Firefox)配置页面(Configuration page)来更改设置。此方法将访问Firefox的隐藏配置设置。这是您需要做的。
1. 启动Firefox并在其地址栏中输入about:config。
2. 然后,点击接受风险并继续(Accept the Risk and Continue )按钮,如图所示。
3. 在这里,在搜索首选项名称(Search preference name )字段中键入上下文,如图所示。(context )
4. 然后,双击dom.event.contextmenu.enabled 将值设置为 false,如图所示。( dom.event.contextmenu.enabled to set the value to false as shown.)
5. 最后重启浏览器(browser)。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 如何在Chrome中启用(Chrome)隐身模式(Incognito Mode)
方法 11:刷新 Firefox(Method 11: Refresh Firefox)
刷新浏览器将删除Firefox 扩展和主题(Firefox Extensions and themes)、网站(Website)权限、修改(Modified)的首选项、添加的搜索(Added search)引擎、DOM 存储(DOM storage)、安全证书和设备设置(security certificate and device settings)、下载(Download)操作、用户(User)样式和工具栏(Toolbar)自定义。这将帮助您在 Windows 10 计算机上启用右键单击Firefox 。这是如何做到的。
注意:(Note: )所有Firefox 配置文件(Firefox profile)数据都将存储在Desktop的(Desktop)Old Firefox Data文件夹中。您可以在必要时将您的Firefox 数据恢复到新的配置文件中。(Firefox data)如果您觉得没有必要,也可以将其删除。
1. 打开Firefox并单击前面讨论的菜单图标。(Menu )
2. 现在,选择帮助(Help )选项,如图所示。
3. 然后,从下拉列表中选择更多故障排除信息选项,如图所示。(More troubleshooting information )
4. 现在,单击突出显示的刷新 Firefox...(Refresh Firefox… )按钮。
5. 在提示中,单击刷新 Firefox(Refresh Firefox )按钮,如图所示。
6. 然后,单击“导入向导”窗口中的“完成(Finish )”按钮。
7. 最后,点击Let’s go! 选项。
方法 12:创建新的 Firefox 配置文件(Method 12: Create New Firefox Profile)
不过,如果您无法启用右键单击,请尝试创建一个新的Firefox 配置文件(Firefox profile)。确保旧Firefox 配置文件(Firefox profile)中的任何数据都没有用完,并按照以下说明创建新的Firefox 配置文件(Firefox profile)。
注意(Note):在执行这些步骤之前,请使用任务管理器(Task Manager)关闭所有Firefox进程。
1. 同时按住Windows + R keys 以启动运行对话框(Run dialog box)。
2. 输入firefox.exe -P并点击OK按钮。
3. 现在,点击Create Profile...按钮,如图所示。
4. 然后,单击下一步(Next )按钮,如图所示。
5. 接下来,在输入新的配置文件名称(Enter new profile name )字段中输入一个新的配置文件名称。(profile name)
6. 最后,单击完成(Finish )以完成该过程。
7. 再次导航到配置文件管理器(Profile Manager )后,再次启动Firefox,其中列出的新配置文件。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 如何修复 Chrome(Fix Chrome Ran Out)内存不足
方法 13:重新安装 Firefox(Method 13: Reinstall Firefox)
启用右键单击Firefox的最后一个选项是重新安装Firefox。以下是在 Windows 10 计算机上重新安装Firefox的一些说明。(Firefox)
1. 按 Windows + I keys打开设置(Settings)。
2. 单击 应用程序。(Apps.)
3. 向下滚动并选择 Mozilla Firefox。
4. 点击 卸载(Uninstall)。
5. 再次单击 弹出窗口中的卸载。(Uninstall)
6. 在 用户帐户控制(User Account Control) 提示中单击是。(Yes)
7. 现在,单击 Mozilla Firefox 卸载(Mozilla Firefox Uninstall)向导中的(Wizard)Next > 按钮 。
8. 如果出现提示,单击确定 (OK )并关闭所有 Firefox 进程。
9. 现在,点击卸载(Uninstall)。
10. 最后,单击完成(Finish) 关闭向导。
11. 在 Windows 搜索栏中键入(Windows search bar)%localappdata% 并单击 打开(Open)。
12. 现在,向下滚动并单击Mozilla 文件夹。然后,单击突出显示的 删除 (Delete )选项。
13. 再次, 在 Windows 搜索栏中键入(Windows search bar)%appadata% 并打开它。
14. 向下滚动并单击Mozilla 文件夹。然后,单击 前面所做的删除 选项。(Delete )
15. 然后,重新启动 (reboot )您的 PC。
16. 从 官网下载并安装(official website)火狐浏览器(Firefox browser)。
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我们希望本指南对您有所帮助,您可以修复Firefox 右键单击不工作(Firefox right click not working)。让我们知道哪种方法最适合您。另外,如果您对本文有任何疑问或建议,请随时将它们放在评论部分。让我们知道您接下来想了解什么。
Fix Firefox Right Click Not Working
Apart from Google and Microsоft Edge, many users ѕtill love Firefox. Evеn today, around 4.2% of users use Firefox as per the survey of Browser Market Share Worldwide. It does its best to improvise its features to ensure the best user experience. Firefox is much better in terms of CPU utilization and resource consumption. Yet, there are some instances when Firefox is put into trouble. Some users have reached us for queries on Firefox right click not working issue. If you also belong to the same category and are looking for a solution, this guide will help you. Here are some effective troubleshooting methods that will help you enable right-click Firefox on your Windows 10 PC. So, what are you waiting for? Go Ahead!
How to Fix Firefox Right Click Not Working
We have compiled this section by looking into various reports regarding the primary reason that causes this issue. In conclusion, the net result was a collection of many reasons rather than browser conflicts. They are listed below.
- A bug in the Firefox browser is conflicting with the web pages.
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Malware or virus attack.
- Incompatible extensions and add-ons.
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Corrupt files in the browser.
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Corrupt cache and browsing data in the browser.
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Outdated browser.
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Incompatible settings in the browser.
- Right-click option was disabled on the website.
- Some corrupt settings in User Profile.
- Corrupt Firefox installation.
Now, you have a clear idea of the reasons that cause this issue. To enable right-click Firefox, continue reading the next section.
This section gives you an idea of fixing the Firefox right-click menu not working with simple and effective troubleshooting methods. These highly demonstrated instructions will also help you prevent the problem in the future. Follow them in the same order as they are demonstrated to achieve perfect results.
Basic Troubleshooting Methods
Before trying any advanced troubleshooting methods, try the following basic troubleshooting methods. A basic and easy troubleshooting method may help in resolving the issue quickly.
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Reload the page by pressing the F5 key or Fn + F5 keys together.
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Restart the browser by closing all the browser windows and opening them.
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Restart your system because a simple restarting might help in fixing the issue.
- Try using different Internet browsers such as Google Chrome, Opera, and Edge.
- Press and hold the Shift key while right-clicking to bypass the no right-click rule.
The above methods will help you find any particular websites that are conflicting with the browser, causing the Firefox right-click menu not working issue. If none of these basic troubleshooting methods, try the following.
Method 1: Delete Browser Cache in Firefox
The corrupt browser cache always causes problems to your browser and your PC. This may contain any conflicting information that triggers this issue. You can easily remove the browsing data, cache, and cookies by following the below instructions.
1. Press the Windows key. Type Firefox and open it.
2. Then, click on the Open Application Menu icon as shown below.
3. Then, select the Settings option from the list as depicted.
4. Now, click on the Privacy & Security tab from the left pane.
5. In the right pane, scroll down to the Cookies and Site Data section.
6. Now, click on the Clear Data… option.
7. In the prompt window, uncheck the Cookies and Site Data box and ensure you check the Cached Web Content box, as depicted.
Note: Clearing Cookies and Site Data will sign you out from websites, delete offline web content, and clears the cookies. Whereas clearing Cached Web Content will not affect your logins.
8. Then, click on the Clear button to clear the Firefox cached web contents.
9. Now, click on the Manage Data… button as depicted.
10. Type the site name in the Search websites field whose cookies you want to remove.
11A. Select the websites and click on Remove Selected to delete selected data.
11B. In another way, select Remove All to remove all cookies and storage data.
12. Finally, click on the Save Changes button as depicted.
13. Click Clear Now in the prompt.
14. Exit from the browser and reboot your PC.
Method 2: Remove Firefox Preference Files
All the Firefox settings and data are stored in Firefox Preference files. If there are any conflicts in these files, you will face Firefox right click not working issue. No worries. You can easily remove Firefox preference files to allow right-click Firefox by following the below instructions.
1. Open Firefox and click on the Application Menu button as shown.
2. Now, select the Help option as highlighted below.
3. Then, select the More troubleshooting information option as shown.
4. Now, click on the Open Folder button under Update Folder as shown.
5. If you have prefs.js files, delete or rename them.
6. Finally, relaunch Firefox.
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Method 3: Turn Off Hardware Acceleration (If Applicable)
Any conflicts in graphical processors and drivers may lead to Firefox right-click menu not working. Yet, you can easily resolve them by turning off the Hardware Acceleration option as instructed below.
1. Navigate to the Firefox browser and click on the Menu icon as shown.
2. Now, select the Settings option from the drop-down list as shown.
3. In the General tab, scroll down to the Performance menu.
4. Uncheck the options Use recommended performance settings and Use hardware acceleration when available.
5. Quit the browser by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Q keys simultaneously.
6. Now, relaunch Firefox.
Method 4: Restart Firefox in Troubleshoot Mode
Firefox automatically disables the extensions, uses default themes and default toolbar settings, turns off hardware acceleration and other conflicting features. To allow right-click Firefox, restart Firefox in Troubleshooting mode as instructed below.
1. Open Firefox browser and click on the Menu icon as shown.
Note: You can also hit the Shift key while launching Firefox to open it in Troubleshooting mode directly.
2. Now, select the Help option as highlighted below.
3. Then, select the Troubleshoot Mode… option as shown.
4. In the prompt window, click on the Restart button as shown.
5. Again, confirm the prompt by clicking on the Open button as shown below.
Note: To turn off troubleshooting mode, follow Steps 1 & 2 and click on Turn Troubleshoot Mode off as shown.
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Method 5: Update Firefox Extensions (If Applicable)
Problematic extensions in the browser will cause the Firefox right-click menu not working issue. To fix the bugs in the extensions, you can try updating them as instructed below.
1. As you did earlier, click on the Menu icon in Firefox.
2. Then, select the Add-ons and themes option as shown.
3. Then, select the Extensions option in the left pane, and click on the gear icon next to your extension.
4. Now, select the Check for Updates option from the drop-down list as shown.
5A. If there is an update available, follow the on-screen instructions to update the same.
5B. If the extensions are already updated, it will display No updates found message.
Method 6: Disable Firefox Extensions (If Applicable)
If updating Firefox does not give you a fix, then try disabling the extensions to allow right-click Firefox as instructed below.
1. As instructed in the above method, navigate to the Firefox Add-ons and themes page.
2. Then, switch to the Extensions tab in the left pane and turn the toggle off for the extensions (e.g., Grammarly for Firefox).
3. Repeat the same steps for all the extensions one by one and check which extension is causing you the problem.
Note: If you have found the problematic extension, then select the Remove option as shown to remove it.
4. Refresh your Firefox browser.
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Method 7: Run Malware Scan
Malware and viruses target browsers for data phishing and malware attacks. The presence of viruses and malware in web pages blocks the right-clicking feature in Firefox. Run an antivirus scan on your Windows 10 PC to enable right click Firefox.
1. Press and hold the Windows + I keys together to open Windows Settings.
2. Now, select the Update & Security link, as shown.
3. Then, navigate to Windows Security in the left pane.
4. Now, click on Virus & threat protection under Protection areas as depicted.
5. Then, click on Scan Options, as shown.
6. You can choose Quick scan, Full scan, Custom scan, or Microsoft Defender Offline scan according to your need and click on Scan Now as highlighted.
7A. If there are any threats, click on Start Actions under Current threats.
7B. If your computer does not have any threats, the No current threats prompt will be popped up as highlighted below.
Method 8: Update Firefox
Some affected users have reported that updating Firefox to its latest build helped them to enable right-click. Check if you are using the latest version of Firefox. If not, update it accordingly by following the below instructions.
1. Open Firefox and click on the Application Menu as shown.
2. Now, select the Help option as highlighted below.
3. Then, click on About Firefox as shown below.
4A. If the browser is updated to its latest version, it will display the message Firefox is up-to-date.
4B. If the browser is outdated, click Restart to update the Firefox option.
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Method 9: Update Windows
If you did not obtain any fixes by updating to a new patch, then there are few chances that you might have bugs in your system. If you are using an outdated operating system, the files in the system will not be compatible with the Firefox files leading to this issue. Follow the below-mentioned steps.
1. Press Windows + I keys simultaneously to launch Settings.
2. Click on the Update & Security tile, as shown.
3. In the Windows Update tab, click on Check for updates button.
4A. If a new update is available, then click Install Now and follow the instructions to update.
4B. Otherwise, if the Windows is up-to-date, then it will show You’re up to date message.
Method 10: Through Configuration Menu
If you face Firefox right click not working issue more often in webpages you visit frequently, you can use the Configuration page to change the settings. This method will access the hidden configuration settings of Firefox. Here’s what you do need to do.
1. Launch Firefox and type about:config in its address bar.
2. Then, click on Accept the Risk and Continue button as shown.
3. Here, type context in the Search preference name field as shown.
4. Then, double-click on dom.event.contextmenu.enabled to set the value to false as shown.
5. Finally, restart the browser.
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Method 11: Refresh Firefox
The refreshing browser will delete the Firefox Extensions and themes, Website permissions, Modified preferences, Added search engines, DOM storage, security certificate and device settings, Download actions, User styles, and Toolbar customizations. This will help you enable right-click Firefox on your Windows 10 computer. Here is how to do it.
Note: All the Firefox profile data will be stored in the Old Firefox Data folder in Desktop. You can restore your Firefox data to your new profile whenever necessary. You can also delete it if you find it unnecessary.
1. Open Firefox and click on the Menu icon as discussed earlier.
2. Now, select the Help option as shown.
3. Then, select the More troubleshooting information option from the drop-down list as shown.
4. Now, click on Refresh Firefox… button as highlighted.
5. In the prompt, click on the Refresh Firefox button as shown.
6. Then, click on the Finish button in the Import Wizard window.
7. Finally, click on the Let’s go! option.
Method 12: Create New Firefox Profile
Still, if you cannot enable right-click, try creating a new Firefox profile. Ensure that none of the data from the old Firefox profile is used up and follow the below instructions to create a new Firefox profile.
Note: Close all Firefox processes using Task Manager before following these steps.
1. Press and hold Windows + R keys simultaneously to launch the Run dialog box.
2. Type firefox.exe -P and click on the OK button.
3. Now, click on Create Profile… button as shown.
4. Then, click on the Next button as depicted.
5. Next, type a new profile name in the Enter new profile name field.
6. Finally, click on Finish to complete the process.
7. After navigating to the Profile Manager again, start Firefox again with a new profile listed there.
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Method 13: Reinstall Firefox
The last option to enable right-click Firefox is to reinstall Firefox. Here are a few instructions to reinstall Firefox on your Windows 10 computer.
1. Press the Windows + I keys to open the Settings.
2. Click Apps.
3. Scroll down and select Mozilla Firefox.
4. Click Uninstall.
5. Again, click Uninstall in the pop-up.
6. Click Yes in the User Account Control prompt.
7. Now, click on the Next > button in the Mozilla Firefox Uninstall Wizard.
8. If prompted, click on OK and close all the Firefox processes.
9. Now, click on Uninstall.
10. Finally, click Finish to close the wizard.
11. Type %localappdata% in the Windows search bar and click Open.
12. Now, scroll down and click on the Mozilla folder. Then, click on the Delete option as highlighted.
13. Again, type %appadata% in the Windows search bar and open it.
14. Scroll down and click on the Mozilla folder. Then, click on the Delete option as done earlier.
15. Then, reboot your PC.
16. Download and install the Firefox browser from the official website.
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