Firefox always prompts to start in safe mode.
Whenever I start Firefox, it shows a prompt that asks me if I want to continue in safe mode or to quit. It also shows me options like "Reset all user preferences" or "Disable all add-ons" that once checked, will allow me to press the "Make changes and continue" button.
My Firefox version and all my plugins/addons are up-to-date.
Here's what I've done so far:
1. I've already disabled all my plugins and add ons, then quit Firefox. When I open Firefox again, it still shows me the safe mode prompt.
2. I restarted my computer and ran Firefox, same deal.
3. I tried resetting my user preferences as a checkbox option in the prompt, then quit and reopen Firefox, same result.
4. I reinstalled Firefox by downloading the latest version (which I already have). The safe mode prompt still persists.
Mac OS X 10.7.3 (Lion), Firefox 10.0.2
I solved it. I've previously set my Quicksilver app to open Firefox with a trigger Option + Command + F. Holding the option key while opening Firefox will always show the Safe Mode prompt. I changed my trigger to Command + Shift + F, and now the safe mode prompt is gone :)
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== This happened ==
Every time Firefox opened
== I updated FirefoxSee: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Firefox+is+stuck+in+Safe+Mode
Your Firefox 3.5.9 is 2 versions behind. The current version is Firefox 3.5.11 which includes several security updates. In addition, support and updates for the Firefox 3.5.x series is planned to end in August 2010. Consider upgrading to the latest version Firefox 3.6.8:
Download Firefox 3.6.8 here: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all.html
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First, download the full installer and save it somewhere.
'''[http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all/ Download Firefox Full Installer For All languages And Systems]''' {web link}
Now, totally remove Firefox from your system. Your user profile is
stored in your user folder on the computer. Leave it alone for now.
'''[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/uninstall-firefox-from-your-computer Uninstall Firefox from your computer]''' {web link}
After Firefox has been removed, reboot the computer.
Then try installing Firefox. -
When I make my selection it can then proceed to use Firefox. However the next time I open Firefox I get the same problem.
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"Reset all user preferences to Firefox defaults" on the [[Safe mode]] start window.
Delete the files extensions.* (extensions.rdf, extensions.cache, extensions.ini, extensions.sqlite) and compatibility.ini in the Firefox [[Profiles|profile folder]] to reset the extensions registry. New files will be created when required.
See "Corrupt extension files": http://kb.mozillazine.org/Unable_to_install_themes_or_extensions
If you see disabled, not compatible, extensions in "Tools > Add-ons > Extensions" then click the "Find Updates" button (in Firefox 4: right-click the extension -> "Find Updates") to do a compatibility check. -
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reinstalled 3.6 and stoped the auto updating for now.'''bold text'''If it does work in Safe-mode then disable all extensions and then try to find which is causing it by enabling one at a time until the problem reappears.
* Use "Disable all add-ons" on the [[Safe mode]] start window to disable all extensions.
* Close and restart Firefox after each change via "File > Exit" (Mac: "Firefox > Quit"; Linux: "File > Quit")
* [[Troubleshooting extensions and themes]]
Your above posted system details show outdated plugin(s) with known security and stability risks that you should update.
# Shockwave Flash 9.0 r280
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* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Issues_related_to_plugins#Identifying_installed_plugins
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*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Flash
*http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/
Update the [[Adobe Reader]] plugin to the latest version.
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so here ya go.
Crash ID: bp-fa9da320-92dc-47f7-afff-33e702120718
AdapterDeviceID: 0x2a02
AdapterVendorID: 0x8086
Add-ons: {972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd}:14.0.1
BuildID: 20120713134347
CrashTime: 1342655269
EMCheckCompatibility: true
Email: [email protected]
FramePoisonBase: 7ffffffff0dea000
FramePoisonSize: 4096
InstallTime: 1342655256
Notes: AdapterVendorID: 0x8086, AdapterDeviceID: 0x2a02GL Context? GL Context+ GL Layers? GL Layers+
ProductID: {ec8030f7-c20a-464f-9b0e-13a3a9e97384}
ProductName: Firefox
ReleaseChannel: release
StartupTime: 1342655256
Theme: classic/1.0
Throttleable: 1
URL: http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/14.0.1/whatsnew/?oldversion=rv:1.9.2.13
Vendor: Mozilla
Version: 14.0.1
This report also contains technical information about the state of the application when it crashed. -
Firefox crashes at start in Safe mode - On ONE user account ONLY
Firefox crashes at start in Safe mode - On one user account on PC only
I have done everything on Firefox crash checklist
No '''Report ID''' since no start.
So no nothing in further support? See below
https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Firefox%20crashes#w_check-to-see-if-the-crash-happens-in-safe-mode
'''Get help fixing this crash'''
Figuring out the cause of a crash can be difficult. If you've tried the steps above and can't get Firefox to stop crashing, the steps below will show you how to collect information about your crash so our volunteers can help you.
1. In the Firefox Location bar, type about:crashes and hit Enter. A page listing submitted crash reports will appear. '''NO START so no Firefox Location bar'''
2. Right-click on the latest crash under Report ID and choose Open Link in New Tab. '''NO START so NO Firefox Report ID and not possible to choose Open Link in New Tab'''.
A tab will open to a page on crash-stats.mozilla.com, saying that "Your report is being processed". When it is finished processing, your report will load. '''NO START so NO Firefox Report ID and NO report will load so dead end and no help or support possible'''
3. Click this special link to ask for help with your crash.
Note: This link is only valid for help with crashes.
'''I have done this but can not find my question nor any answer neither. So what is next step to find support help?'''Hi Max,
Congratulations, at least you made a stab at solving the problem. I think a lot of users used to glance at that KB article ([[firefox crashes]]) and give up trying!
Hopefully the crash instructions will be further modified soon, (some of us consider the following is an [/kb/Firefox%20crashes/discuss/1855 omission] that needs correcting) have a look at this article for an explanation of how to get the crash ID from your OS even without using firefox:
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Breakpad#Location_of_crash_reports
The XP OS is likely to use smoke and mirrors to make it look like you have a totally
separate installation of firefox for each account, but normally you have the one set of (most) program files, and then for firefox separate [[profiles]]. So this indicates the problem is likely to be in the profile of the problem account, or down to a plugin, malware or other issue relating to that account. <br/>(I note you have already scanned for malware with MSE, that should detect a particular trojan that is a top cause of firefox 6 crashes)
If you create a new clean profile in that account hopefully it will solve the crash problem, you can then address the issue of copying settings, bookmarks. passwords etc back. BUT before attempting that ensure that you disable all plugins, ([[safe mode]] does not disable plugins) if you have not already done so. Some plugins may not show up in Firefox's list, you may need to look at the OS program lists.
I note you mention banking, a particular utility ''IDvault'' (I think Comcast supply it) has been causing crashes. Are you using IDvault ? <br/> (IDvault should be fixed soon bug684748; version 1.0.627 may have been fixed, but standalone version 5.9.627 has not yet been fixed )
See also
* [[troubleshooting plugins]]
* [[firefox crashes when you open it]] -
Upgraded to Firefox 24 and now nothing at all works despite uninstalling and reinstalling it several times and losing all my bookmarks etc. However it does start in safe mode. At first I thought it was my security Norton 360 but after 2 hours in contact with them I'm still in the same position. When I double click on the Firefox icon I can see the cursor timing out and then it just disappears and nothing loads.
My OS is Windows Vista Premium and I am using Windows internet explorer at the moment.
HELP please!!!Sometimes a problem with Firefox may be a result of malware installed on your computer, that you may not be aware of.
You can try these free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software:
* [http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/default.aspx Microsoft Safety Scanner]
* [http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/ MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware]
* [http://support.kaspersky.com/faq/?qid=208283363 TDSSKiller - AntiRootkit Utility]
* [http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro/ Hitman Pro]
* [http://www.eset.com/us/online-scanner/ ESET Online Scanner]
[http://windows.microsoft.com/MSE Microsoft Security Essentials] is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP if you don't already have one.
Further information can be found in the [[Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware]] article.
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I've been having a memory leak/hanging problem for weeks -- FF slowly increases memory usage until it's at almost 100% and then freezes and I have to shut it down via Task Manager/end process.
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I've uninstalled Firefox and reinstalled, and it still goes right back to the Web Developer page when I open the freshly installed copy.
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* [[how to clear the cache]]
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* see [[safe mode]]
* [[firefox hangs]]
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* [[Basic Troubleshooting#w_8-make-a-new-profile]]_8-make-a-new-profile
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* [[Basic Troubleshooting#w_7-reinstall-firefox]]_7-reinstall-firefox -
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if I try to start in safe mode using the shift key, the same thing occurs. The same thing occurred after I uninstalled and reinstalled.Do a clean reinstall and delete the Firefox program before (re)installing a fresh copy of the current Firefox release.
*Download the full Firefox installer and save the file to the desktop<br>http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all.html
If possible uninstall your current Firefox version to cleanup the Windows registry and settings in security software.
*Do NOT remove "personal data" when you uninstall your current Firefox version, because this will remove all profile folders and you lose personal data like bookmarks and passwords including data in profiles created by other Firefox versions.
Remove the Firefox program before installing that newly downloaded copy of the Firefox installer.
*(32 bit Windows) "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\"
*(64 bit Windows) "C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\"
*It is important to delete the Firefox program to remove all the files and make sure that there are no problems with files that were leftover after uninstalling.
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Uninstalling_Firefox
Your bookmarks and other personal data are stored in the Firefox profile folder and won't be affected by an uninstall and (re)install, but make sure that "remove personal data" is NOT selected when you uninstall Firefox.
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*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_backup
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Standard_diagnostic_-_Firefox#Clean_reinstall -
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