After closing firefox and then reopening it, a message states that firefox is already running (in the background) and to restart computer.

the window closes normally, then when i reopen it i receive a message that states Firefox is still running. i open task manager and it is not shown on the application tab but is shown in the process tab, where i "end process" i would appreciate any help. thank you

See "Hang at exit":
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Firefox_hangs
See "Firefox hangs when you quit it":
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Firefox+hangs

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