Apart from Google and Microsoft Edge, many users still love Firefox. Even 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.
- Malware or virus attack.
- Incompatible extensions and add-ons.
- Corrupt files in the browser.
- Corrupt cache and browsing data in the browser.
- Outdated browser.
- 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.
- Reload the page by pressing the F5 key or Fn + F5 keys together.
- Restart the browser by closing all the browser windows and opening them.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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We hope that this guide was helpful and you could fix Firefox right click not working. Let us know which method worked for you the best. Also, if you have any queries or suggestions regarding this article, then feel free to drop them in the comments section. Let us know what you want to learn about next.