"Settings are controlled by another extension" since last update

[jbdrucker]

Hello,

I'm on a corporate computer, unable to modify the proxy settings from Firefox' setting panel.
But Foxyproxy used to be able to circumvent this, and I was able to set my own proxy settings (which is very useful in a lab environment).

Since the last update, Foxyproxy's icon appears with a red cross on it, and the message "Settings are controlled by another extension".

Normal behaviour or functionality regression, I let you decide, but that was very useful for me.

[erosman]

There is another extension that is setting proxies.
Having 2 extension doing the proxying would create a conflict.

Can you not disable the other extension?

[jbdrucker]

The thing is, there's none, or it's always been there and hasn't bothered foxyproxy up until now. But it's not something I installed myself (see: general proxy settings greyed out)

[erosman]

Have you enabled "Private Browsing Permission"?
On Firefox, users must enable "Run in Private Windows", as it is required by Firefox for proxy settings.

[jbdrucker]

It is enabled.

[erosman]

Please go to about:preferences
What does Network Settings (bottom of the page) say?

I have a guess about the reason.
FoxyProxy 7 didn't check if "Settings are controlled by another extension".
FoxyProxy 8 does.
There are parts of the FoxyProxy 8 that can run into error if "Settings are controlled by another extension".
We have to check it first.

[jbdrucker]

Please go to about:preferences
What does Network Settings (bottom of the page) say?

The network settings are greyed out

I have a guess about the reason.
FoxyProxy 7 didn't check if "Settings are controlled by another extension".
FoxyProxy 8 does.
There are parts of the FoxyProxy 8 that can run into error if "Settings are controlled by another extension".
We have to check it first.

That might be exactly that.

[erosman]

It is done in v8.4
We are uploading v8.4 to AMO.
FoxyProxy Basic (same code) will be available shortly but FoxyProxy (standard) will take time due to the AMO review process.