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I don't want Sync, I don't want to be prompted for Sync. NOTHING! How do I get firefox to QUIT asking me?

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upsetuser
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I don't recall doing any upgrade or update of firefox, but recently, I get log on screens prompting me to sign up for Sync. Along with the proper prompt that firefox gives to remember passwords is a prompt to sign up for sync and to learn more about sync.

I DO NOT WANT IT. Please don't try to convince me how good it is.

How do I get Firefox to quit asking me about it at every turn?

I found once a web prompt where the "about:config" file could be modified and successfully eliminated Some of the prompts for sync, but can't find that again to fix all of my computers.

I have liked Firefox because it had not forced unwanted advertising in my face. I am very disappointed that now advertising for Mozilla is forced in my face.

Help me get rid of it entirely.

I don't recall doing any upgrade or update of firefox, but recently, I get log on screens prompting me to sign up for Sync. Along with the proper prompt that firefox gives to remember passwords is a prompt to sign up for sync and to learn more about sync. I DO NOT WANT IT. Please don't try to convince me how good it is. How do I get Firefox to quit asking me about it at every turn? I found once a web prompt where the "about:config" file could be modified and successfully eliminated Some of the prompts for sync, but can't find that again to fix all of my computers. I have liked Firefox because it had not forced unwanted advertising in my face. I am very disappointed that now advertising for Mozilla is forced in my face. Help me get rid of it entirely.

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user633449
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This is just a page that appears after some (not all) Firefox updates. I'm sorry for the inconvenience, please feel free to close the tab and continue on your day.

cor-el
cor-el
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A possibility is to set the browser.startup.homepage_override.mstone pref to ignore on the about:config page.

upsetuser
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Looking through the about:config there seem to be 100 lines having to do with the sync functionality. I suppose that I have to turn all of them off as well, correct?

the-edmeister
the-edmeister
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If you haven't set up Sync those "lines" have no functionality. Those are just the default preferences that are built into Firefox and they don't do anything until a Sync account is set up by the user and the "device" is connected / logged in to Sync.

LBo2899
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Do I have to uninstall Firefox to get rid of it??? I want it gone.

cor-el
cor-el
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Hi LBo2899

Are you talking about the home (welcome) page?

Can you attach a screenshot?

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KayD1010
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I don't want sync either. One of the reasons I like firefox is because they don't push all sorts of extraneous b.s. on me.

the-edmeister
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If you don't want Sync just don't enable it / don't sign up for a Firefox Account.

It's built into Firefox and it can't be removed.