Update: If Firefox has updated since you last applied this fix, you may have to do it again. Apparently Mozilla clears the option when you update Firefox. It still works however (as of version 52.0.1). Follow the instructions at the bottom of the post for a more long-term solution.
Hey everyone!
We are aware of the issue with the black screen on Firefox version 52, and have a fix for you!
Our recommended way to play MyVMK is to use myVMKPal (www.myVMKPal.com), however, you can absolutely keep using Firefox.
Though you can do certain things such as downgrade your version of Firefox back to 51 (not recommended as you will not receive security updates), or install Firefox 52 ESR instead, there is a solution that does not require you to install new software. Here's how to go about that.
Quick note: If the following does NOT work for whatever reason, you can always follow the instructions contained in the spoiler at the bottom of this post for how to downgrade or install Firefox 52 ESR.
Note: There's no guarantee of this working long term. Firefox 52 ESR, however, should work until early 2018.
Hey everyone!
We are aware of the issue with the black screen on Firefox version 52, and have a fix for you!
Our recommended way to play MyVMK is to use myVMKPal (www.myVMKPal.com), however, you can absolutely keep using Firefox.
Though you can do certain things such as downgrade your version of Firefox back to 51 (not recommended as you will not receive security updates), or install Firefox 52 ESR instead, there is a solution that does not require you to install new software. Here's how to go about that.
Quick note: If the following does NOT work for whatever reason, you can always follow the instructions contained in the spoiler at the bottom of this post for how to downgrade or install Firefox 52 ESR.
- In Firefox, type "about:config" (no quotes) in the URL bar and press enter.
- If it warns you about voiding the warranty, you can click the button to continue. It's fine don't worry.
- Right click on this page and selected New>Boolean.
- Set the preference name to "plugin.load_flash_only" (no quotes) and click Ok.
- Set the boolean value to "false" (no quotes) and click Ok.
- Restart Firefox (if necessary, it may work without needing to restart FF)
Note: There's no guarantee of this working long term. Firefox 52 ESR, however, should work until early 2018.
Either of the below alternatives will also work to re-enable Shockwave in Firefox, should the plugin flag not work.
Installing Firefox 52 ESR (Recommended)
If you want to install the extended support release of Firefox 52 (recommended over downgrading for security reasons), you can follow these steps.
Downgrading to Firefox 51.0.1
If you want to downgrade to the old version of Firefox instead, follow these steps.
Installing Firefox 52 ESR (Recommended)
If you want to install the extended support release of Firefox 52 (recommended over downgrading for security reasons), you can follow these steps.
- Uninstall Firefox 52 completely
- Use the Add/Remove Programs window in the Control Panel
- Install Firefox 52 ESR from either of the links below
Downgrading to Firefox 51.0.1
If you want to downgrade to the old version of Firefox instead, follow these steps.
- Uninstall Firefox 52 completely
- Use the Add/Remove Programs window in the Control Panel
- Install Firefox 51.0.1 from either of the links below
- Disable automatic updates using the instructions from Mozilla (link below)
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