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Firefox sync prompt won't show up when I install it.

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I was trying to get my the firefox app on my ipod sync. When i got to downloading the add on to my desktop the prompt that's suppose to show up and ask for the username, secret phrase, and password didn't show up and i repeatedly tried to install it but nothing happened and i'm trying to figure out why.

This happened

Not sure how often

i tried to get the add on

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Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.2.6) Gecko/20100625 megaupload1.0

I was trying to get my the firefox app on my ipod sync. When i got to downloading the add on to my desktop the prompt that's suppose to show up and ask for the username, secret phrase, and password didn't show up and i repeatedly tried to install it but nothing happened and i'm trying to figure out why. == This happened == Not sure how often == i tried to get the add on == == User Agent == Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.2.6) Gecko/20100625 megaupload1.0

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You can manually create an account by going to Tools | Options | Firefox Sync

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I did what you suggested. I went to tools then options and there is no firefox sync tab

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Is Firefox sync listed in Tool | Add-ons |Extensions panel?

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no sync listed in tool/add-ons/ext panel

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"Sync" is not there...downloaded v3.6.7. No sync options ANYWHERE! This should be an easy no-brainer..............it's very frustrating...and very UN-Firefox-like

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very frustrating, any other solutions out there.

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there a security setting that is preventing this?
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Same problem. I go to install sync, and it says it will install when firefox is restarted. I restarted firefox, and nothing.

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Firefox Sync / Weave support is here: http://groups.google.com/group/mozilla-labs-weave/topics

Firefox Home iPhone App Support Forum is here: https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/forum/6