Firefox works fine until after lunch. Then it will not open, unless I reboot. Am at work, & I shouldnt have to do that, NEED a fix.

Everyday its the same thing. By midafternoon, Firefox will not open unless I reboot. I am at work, and have too many things open all day to stop and reboot for a browser, when I also have IE. I prefer Firefox, it is set as my default, and have many passwords saved there that are not saved in IE. Surely there is a fix for this? I have removed it, downloaded it again, followed other suggestions from your site, but still have the same problem. If I leave a window open all day long, it will still work for me, and thats what I try to do. However, invariably, there will come that accidental second that I hit the red X at the top and totally regret it! Please help!

I had tried this before, but went ahead and tried this again.
I clicked on "reset Firefox". Firefox closed, but did not come back up. When I tried to open it again, I did receive a message that said Firefox is running but is not responding, that I couldn't open another window without stopping the processes on the other page.
I never got a window that showed me the information that was imported, or a place to click finish.
Since I don't believe this completed, I don't believe my problem will be solved.
Debra

Similar Messages

  • After latest update, Itunes will not open unless I allow itunes to change screen settings on my laptop. How do I stop this?

    I have upgraded to the new version of Itunes 11.1 and everytime I try to open it it asks me to allow changes to be made to my computer. If i click yes it changes my screen size to 64bit so I cant see half the page. If i change the settings back to normal it works until shut down itunes and the reverts back to odd settings. If i click no it will not open at all. Ive tried uninstalling and reinstalling but same thing keeps happening. Can anyone help me please?

    Is iTunes endlessly saying "Accessing iTunes Store"? Or is something a bit different going on?

  • Firefox will not open unless i reboot and the "send Link" option no longer works

    after firefox is opened it works fine for awhile and then when i close the browser the desktop icon is unresponsive to o pen again unless i reboot. also, the "send Link" option, that always worked before, now does not.

    I had tried this before, but went ahead and tried this again.
    I clicked on "reset Firefox". Firefox closed, but did not come back up. When I tried to open it again, I did receive a message that said Firefox is running but is not responding, that I couldn't open another window without stopping the processes on the other page.
    I never got a window that showed me the information that was imported, or a place to click finish.
    Since I don't believe this completed, I don't believe my problem will be solved.
    Debra

  • HI! I am using iTunes with Windows 7 64bit.after upgrading itunes  to 10.5.2.11 it opens only once. If i close it, then it will not open again.the only way to open itunes is by disabling the APSDaemon.exe from the task manager.please help!

    HI! I am using iTunes with Windows 7 64bit.after upgrading itunes  to 10.5.2.11 it opens only once. If i close it, then it will not open again.the only way to open itunes is by disabling the APSDaemon.exe from the task manager.please help!

    Refer this article to reset Winsock to it's default.  Your PCTools may have inserted LSP.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4123?viewlocale=en_US
    After reset and restarting windows, you may get a prompt to remap LSP, click no.

  • Firefox is freezing. When I close Firefox, and try to re-start it, it will not open. I need to access Task Manager, where I find Firefox still running. I close Firefox in Task Manager & can re-start Firefox.

    Firefox is freezing in the middle of a browsing session. When I close Firefox, and try to re-start it, it will not open. I need to access Task Manager, where I find Firefox to still be running. Once I close Firefox in Task Manager, I can re-start Firefox. This can happen several times in the space of a few hours? I'm running Vista Home premium with Firefox 3.6.16, and this problem has only started in the last 4 weeks. Can Anyone Help? Core 2 Duo E7300 with 4GB RAM.

    Sounds like it is hanging when you exit and later try to restart Firefox.
    * How to stop the running Firefox process
    ** In Task Manager, does firefox.exe show in the '''<u>Processes</u>''' tab?
    ** See: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Kill_application
    **Windows 7 users: http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/window-on-windows/reap-the-benefits-of-windows-7s-task-manager/2576
    * What may cause Firefox to hang at exit
    **Windows 7 Task Manager: http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/window-on-windows/reap-the-benefits-of-windows-7s-task-manager/2576
    ** http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Firefox+hangs
    ** http://kb.mozillazine.org/Firefox_hangs
    ** https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Firefox+is+already+running+but+is+not+responding
    * You may need to try Firefox Safe Mode
    ** You may need to use '''Safe Mode''' to locate the problem: ***See: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Safe_Mode
    ***Firefox 4 users, hold the Shift key while clicking the Firefox 4 desktop icon to enter Safe Mode.
    ***Firefox Safe Mode is a diagnostic mode that disables Extensions and some other features of Firefox.
    ****In Firefox 4, Safe Mode also disables Plugins and Hardware Acceleration.
    ****If you are using a theme, switch to the DEFAULT theme: Tools > Add-ons > Themes '''<u>before</u>''' starting Safe Mode (In Firefox 4, Tools > Add-ons > Appearance). See: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using%20themes%20with%20Firefox#w_managing-themes-and-personas
    ****When entering Safe Mode, do not check any items on the entry window, just click "Continue in Safe Mode".
    ****Test to see if the problem you are experiencing is corrected.
    *** If the problem does not occur in Safe-mode then disable all of your Extensions and Plug-ins and then try to find which is causing it
    ***#by enabling '''<u>one at a time</u>''' until the problem reappears.
    ***#You can also enable a few at a time (3-5), keeping track of what you just re-enabled to see if the problem re-occurs; this will help narrow down the possibilities if you have a large number of add-ons.
    ***#'''<u>You MUST close and restart Firefox after EACH change</u>''' via File > Restart Firefox (on Mac: Firefox > Quit).
    ***#You can use "Disable all add-ons" on the Safe Mode start window.
    **See the following for more information
    *** http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes
    *** http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Troubleshooting+plugins
    *** http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Basic+Troubleshooting
    <br />
    <br />
    '''You need to update the following:'''
    *Adobe Shockwave for Director Netscape plug-in, version 11.0
    *Shockwave Flash 10.2 r152
    #'''''Check your plugin versions''''' on either of the following links':
    #*http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/
    #*https://www-trunk.stage.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/
    #*'''Note: plugin check page does not have information on all plugin versions'''
    #*There are plugin specific testing links available from this page:
    #**http://kb.mozillazine.org/Testing_plugins
    #'''Update Shockwave for Director'''
    #*NOTE: this is not the same as Shockwave Flash; this installs the Shockwave Player.
    #*Use Firefox to download and SAVE the installer to your hard drive from the link in the article below (Desktop is a good place so you can find it).
    #*When the download is complete, exit Firefox (File > Exit)
    #*locate and double-click in the installer you just downloaded, let the install complete.
    #*Restart Firefox and check your plugins again.
    #*'''<u>Download link and more information</u>''': http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using+the+Shockwave+plugin+with+Firefox
    #'''Update the [[Managing the Flash plugin|Flash]] plugin''' to the latest version.
    #*Download and SAVE to your Desktop so you can find the installer later
    #*If you do not have the current version, click on the "Player Download Center" link on the "'''Download and information'''" or "'''Download Manual installers'''" below
    #*After download is complete, exit Firefox
    #*Click on the installer you just downloaded and install
    #**Windows 7 and Vista: may need to right-click the installer and choose "Run as Administrator"
    #*Start Firefox and check your version again or test the installation by going back to the download link below
    #*'''Download and information''': http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/
    #**Use Firefox to go to the above site to update the Firefox plugin (will also install plugin for most other browsers; except IE)
    #**Use IE to go to the above site to update the IE ActiveX
    #*'''Download Manual installers'''.
    #**http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/191/tn_19166.html#main_ManualInstaller
    #**Note separate links for:
    #***Plugin for Firefox and most other browsers
    #***ActiveX for IE

  • HT1338 tried to update 10.7.4 to 10.7.5 get un expected error at cleanup....have tried several times with no success..after failed try mail will not open because the mail is now incompatible with 10.7.4......HELP

    tried to update 10.7.4 to 10.7.5 get un expected error at cleanup....have tried several times with no success..after failed try mail will not open because the mail is now incompatible with 10.7.4......HELP

    2009 MacBook Pro eh? It looks like your hard drive has failed. Three years is pretty standard. Often, then only hint you have is catastrophic failure.
    If you put the old hard drive into an external enclosure or similar device, you may still be able to migrate your data from it. Just because it won't boot doesn't mean you can't still read from it. Still, I wouldn't keep trying it. As long as you are buying a new hard drive, may as well get sometime to use with Time Machine too.

  • After an update itunes will not open. there is a missing msvcr80.dll i tried to re install itunes and now it says check system services. I have full admin to pc

    after an update itunes will not open. there is a missing msvcr80.dll i tried to re install itunes and now it says check system services. I have full admin to pc

    turingtest2 post 01/2014: MSVCR80.dll missing, cannot install iTunes - https://discussions.apple.com/message/24618776
    iTunes for Windows: Missing MSVCR80.dll - https://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/support/advice-and-articles/itunes-wi ndows-missing-msvcr80-dll - install as administrator.

  • Firefox will not open unless I run it in compatibility mode (Windows XP SP 3), run it as an administrator, or launch it immediately after a reinstall (the reinstall thing only works once.) How do I fix this?

    This morning, Firefox crashed. After this, when I click the Firefox icon, the hourglass appears and then nothing happens. Firefox does briefly appear in the task manager when I do this.
    I tried rebooting. I tried reinstalling multiple times. (Firefox will run when I select "Launch Firefox" from the installer. Then the problem occurs again.) I tried safe mode. I have found that Firefox will work if I select Windows XP compatibility mode from the icon properties menu or if I run the program as an administrator. When I do this, Windows asks me if I want a program to be able to make changes to my computer.
    I have noticed that a Windows Error Report is being generated each time Firefox will not open.

    A possible cause is security software (firewall,anti-virus) that blocks or restricts Firefox or the plugin-container process without informing you, possibly after detecting changes (update) to the Firefox program.
    Remove all rules for Firefox and the plugin-container from the permissions list in the firewall and let your firewall ask again for permission to get full unrestricted access to internet for Firefox and the plugin-container process and the updater process.
    See:
    *https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Server+not+found
    *https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Firewalls

  • After installation CC, Photoshop will not open. Program error?

    I got a subscription on Creative Cloud. Downloaded CC and Photoshop, but Photoshop will not open. After the splash-screen, it says something about a program error, and then it stops. I deleted CC and PS and reinstalled everything, but still the same result. I work on a Mac, and all software is up to date..

    1. try resetting your preferences:  hold down shift-ctrl-cmd while starting ps.  you'll see a confirmation dialog if done correctly.
    2. if that fails, uninstall, clean and reinstall following the help here, http://www.adobe.com/support/contact/cscleanertool.html

  • I have been using firefox successfully for some time but now it will not open. I deleted firefox and re installed it but it still will not open. What happened??????

    I have been using firefox for over a year with no problems. All of a sudden it has quit opening. I thought it might be something in my computer so I uninstalled firefox and reinstalled it from your web site. It still will not open. What do I do now???????

    A possible cause is security software (firewall) that blocks or restricts Firefox or the plugin-container process without informing you, possibly after detecting changes (update) to the Firefox program.
    Remove all rules for Firefox from the permissions list in the firewall and let your firewall ask again for permission to get full unrestricted access to internet for Firefox and the plugin-container process and the updater process.
    See:
    *https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Server+not+found
    *https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Firewalls
    See also:
    *http://kb.mozillazine.org/Browser_will_not_start_up

  • Error message after install-now iPhoto will not open

    After installing iPhoto, a message asks to upgrade the library. Soon, a message says
    There is a problem in your iPhoto library folder. In the finder, select the iPhoto Library Folder. Then choose file > Get Info. Make sure you have Read & Write permissions for the folder and then apply this setting to all the enclosed items.
    All you can do is quit after this message
    Easy prompts, that I have followed, and now I do have read and write permissions selected, without any change. Iphoto sill will not open.

    Metal Ox
    Whats most likely happened is that permissions on one or more of the pics have become screwed up. Try the following:
    Download BatchMod from
    http://www.macchampion.com/arbysoft/
    and copy the settings shown here:
    http://homepage.mac.com/toad.hall/.Pictures/Forum/BatChmod.png
    inserting your acount name as needed.
    (Credit to Mr Old Toad for that one).
    Regards
    TD

  • Firefox previously worked fine but after installing new version does not open. Opens in the same day that I install it but not after restarting computer.

    I just installed the new version of firefox. My firefox worked fine with the previous version. But the new version only works on the day I install it but the next time i start my computer it does not work. It does not open after clicking the icon. I even uninstalled it and then reinstalled it but again the same thing happened. I have no idea about plug ins etc. but I did not install any new ones.

    This is a very interesting issue. Let's start with trying [[safe mode]], [[managing profiles|new profile]], and [http://firefox.com/all-older.html installing an older version] - if one of these works, please don't do the rest and reply here.

  • After updating to Firefox 8.0 (Dec. 2011 version), FF will not open on my computer

    No matter how many times I click the FF icon on my desktop, the program will not start. I've rebooted many times. I've reinstalled the program many times. I am at a loss.

    You can get Firefox 3.6 from http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html
    Firefox 4 requires at least OS X 10.5

  • Is there a Data Execution Prevention compatable version of iTunes?  I have reinstalled iTunes 10.5 at least 10 times, and after it installs, it will not open because of DEP.

    I have tried all the advice I have seen on Apple Support discussion boards for the past 2 days, and nothing works.  Disabling DEP is not possible, regardless of what the Windows Support discussions tell you.  In the meantime, I have absolutely no access to iTunes, or even the ability to update my iPhone or iPod.  The only feasable solution is the possibility of a version of iTunes that is compatable with Data Execution Prevention settings. 
    In the past 2 days, I have:  Removed iTunes and related components from the Control Panel (numerous times)  Per the instructions on Apple Service discussions pages, I did it in this order.  1. iTunes  2. QuickTime  3. Apple Software Update  4. Apple Mobile Device Support 5. Bonjour ^. Apple Application Support.  After all that, I reinstalled iTunes. 
    Everything looks fine during installation, with no error messages.  At the end, it says everything was successfully installed.  However, when the installation tool closes, iTunes will only partially open a window, but will stay blank.  Then I get the message that iTunes has stopped working and that Windows has shut it down.  Then I get notified that DEP has caused iTunes to shut down. 
    Can someone please help?  Or, is there a DEP compatible version of iTunes? 
    I would appreciate any help.  Thanks!!

    Polydorus,
    Thank you for your kind reply.  During the many times I uninstalled iTunes, and all the other Apple programs, I only used the Uninstall Programs in Windows Control Panel.  To make a long story short, I found a solution that works for me, but it is still not a complete soluton.
    Here is what I did:
    I used Uninstall Program in the Windows Control Panel to uninstall everything IN THIS ORDER
    1. iTunes
    2. QuickTime
    3. Apple Software Update
    4. Apple Mobile Device Support
    5. Bonjour
    6. Apple Application Support
    Then I went to C:\Program Files and looked for any iTunes or Apple program listed there and deleted it.
    I have 64-bit, so I then went to C:\Program files (x86) and looked for any iTunes, QuickTime, Bonjour or any other file or folder that had Apple or any Apple program in the name and deleted it.
    I went to C:\Windows|SysWOW64\Quicktime  and C:\Windows\SysWOW64\QuicktimeVR and deleted them
    Go back to START, and open the "C" drive.  Open the USERS folder.  Open the folder with your username.  Open the AppData folder.  Then double-click on the LOCAL folder to open it.  If you see any files or folders there that show any Apple program or file, delete those files or folders.  Then go to the REMOTE folder and do the same.  If there are any other users on this computer, go to each individual user and do the same thing in each LOCAL and REMOTE folder.  Restart your computer.
    Go to http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ This is the page where you will actually download iTunes.  Scroll down the page to the section under "Windows Software"  that says "64-bit editions of Windows Vista or Windows 7 require the iTunes 64-bit installer".  Click on that line to get the installer.  It will take you to another download window.
    Scroll to the bottom of the page to the message that says "Download for iTunes 10.4.1 for Windows (64-bit) here: iTunes for Windows 64-bit."  Click there to get the download.
    This is not iTunes 10.5, so you will not have access to "The Cloud", but it is at least functional until Apple actually comes out with a version that will not activate the DEP message.  There was no combination of uninstalling and reinstalling, with or without Quicktime, with 10.5 that did not cause problems with Data Execution Prevention problems that I found.
    I also used Firefox for the downloading instead of Internet Explorer.  It just seemed to function better that way.
    I hope this is helpful to someone.  It's just what worked for me.   

  • Firefox will not open unless I delete it and download again.

    Firefox is set as my default browser. Something has happened recently that caused this. I have both I.E. and Torch which both open fine. When I try to open Firefox, nothing happens. Pressing Ctrl,Alt,Del shows nothing in the "task" box. When I click "New Task" and enter Firefox, nothing happens. The only way it will open is for me to delete the program, restart and download it new. It will open after the download, but if I close it, it will not reopen.

    Hello,
    Try to create a new profile to see if it works or not.
    https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/profile-manager-create-and-remove-firefox-profiles

Maybe you are looking for