Firefox wont open after closing

I Have Firefox 7.0.1 when i close down firefox it will not open the next time i try to use it.the only way i can get it to work again is to restart my computer then reinstall it.i have to restart my computer because it tells me firefox is open and i have to close it before reinstalling.any help would be great as i am a firefox fan.

Use task Manger or something similar to find and kill the process ''firefox.exe'' , you should then be able to restart firefox without needing to restart the computer or to re-install firefox.
* see [[firefox is already running but is not responding]]
You will need to sort out the reason behind the problem, try reading the above article it may help. Note always to exit firefox by using
*Firefox Button -> Exit

Similar Messages

  • Firefox wont open after update

    about 2 weeks ago i updated thunderbird and after that it would not open. i just updated firefox...it had been crashing multiple times a day...and was hoping the update would help...foolish me. now neither f-fox or t-bird will open and im stuck using IE....i asked on the t-bird site and the only response was that my security software might be blocking...i attempted to load tbird with security shut down...no help....
    any advice would be 'preciated
    jeff

    I solved the problem. This happened just after an automatic Firefox update. When I clicked on the Firefox icon, nothing happened. Turned out that Firefox was "running". I downloaded a new version of Firefox and was in the process of installing it, when the installer said "You must shut down Firefox before proceeding". I typed CTRL+ALT+DEL to get the Task Manager. Firfox was not listed in Applications, but firefox.exe was listed in Processes. I selected it and clicked End Process, and then Firefox would start. I never completed installing the newly downloaded version.

  • With Windows 7 (64 bits), Firefox still open after closed

    Hello,
    I am running Firefox 3.6.8 on Windows 7 (64 bits).
    When I close Firefox, it stays open and you cannot reach it.
    If you try to start Firefox again. It refuse because another occurence is running.
    The way to solve is to close the running occurrence using the task manager.
    Rgds,
    NB

    There are a few possible causes for this, for things to check see [[Firefox hangs#Hang at exit|Firefox hangs at exit]]

  • Firefox wont open -= wont let me uninstall because I need to close Firefox!! I have Windows 7. I've been using Firefox for years.

    Firefox wont open. When I try to uninstall it says Firefox is already running. When I go to task manager there is no Firefox process or application running

    Hello,
    The Reset Firefox feature can fix many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information.
    Note: ''This will cause you to lose any Extensions, Open websites, and some Preferences.''
    To Reset Firefox do the following:
    #Go to Firefox > Help > Troubleshooting Information.
    #Click the "Reset Firefox" button.
    #Firefox will close and reset. After Firefox is done, it will show a window with the information that is imported. Click Finish.
    #Firefox will open with all factory defaults applied.
    Further information can be found in the [[Reset Firefox – easily fix most problems]] article.
    Did this fix your problems? Please report back to us!
    Thank you.

  • Firefox wont open as it cannot find the file HELP!!!

    My firefox wont open, when i click anything to get on firefox it comes up with windows cannot find firefox
    == This happened ==
    Every time Firefox opened
    == randomly after i shut down my computer once ==
    == User Agent ==
    Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; AskTbBT5/5.8.0.12304)

    1. Close Firefox completely. (File->Exit on Windows/Linux, Firefox->Quit on Mac)
    2. Rename the Firefox installation folder or move it elsewhere.
    *Windows: This is usually C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox. "Mozilla Firefox" can be renamed to "Old Firefox"
    *Mac: This is usually Macintosh HD/Applications/Firefox.app. Macintosh HD/Applications can be opened in Finder, and Firefox can be dragged to Trash.
    *Linux: The install location varies based on distribution and installation method. Linux distributions usually don't put Firefox in its own folder, so this method can't be used.
    3. Download Firefox again from www.mozilla.com and install. (Installation instructions for Windows, Mac, Linux )
    4. If this fixes the problem, you can optionally check the old install folder for global extensions, components, or corrupt/locked files.

  • Firefox wont open and i can't uninstall it from the control panel

    firefox wont open and i can't uninstall it from control panel.When i try to open it i get a message saying "windows cannot access you may not have appropiate permission to access" Have tried to download firefox hoping would clear the old one also tried to open the uninstall wizard by pressing windows key and r but no joy with anything

    Hi,
    If it was installed as a Firefox extension you can try to '''Remove''' it in Firefox '''Tools''' ('''Alt''' + '''T''') > '''Add-ons''' > '''Extensions'''.
    [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Using%20extensions%20with%20Firefox Using extensions]
    [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Uninstalling%20add-ons Uninstalling add-ons]
    [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/disable-or-remove-add-ons Disabling/removing add-ons]
    [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Customizing%20Firefox%20with%20add-ons Customizing Firefox]
    On the other hand, if it was installed as a Windows application or Internet Explorer application, you may have to uninstall it via the Windows OS Control Panel, or via the browsers concerned. The [http://answers.microsoft.com/ Windows support] would be helpful.

  • HT203175 ?itunes wont open after i installed it

    itunes wont open after i installed it?

    hi Be!
    reboot your computer. open your task manager to the processes tab. now try to launch itunes again.
    b if you see an itunes.exe appear there, and persist in your task manager, try
    Lorraine M, "NIS/i-tunes problem rectified" #2, 12:51am Oct 17, 2005 CDT
    ... or, if you
    b don't
    have Norton Internet Security 2005, try:
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302386
    b if itunes.exe appears and then disappears:
    ... then there's a good chance that you've got a malware infection on your PC. post back, and we'll work out how to proceed.
    love, b

  • Imovie wont open after mavricks update

    I movie wont open after updating to mavricks. help?

    Many people have been having the same problems this week because of he update. Someone on the forum mentioned uninstalling "Bonjour". +Bonjour locates devices such as printers, other computers, and the services that those devices offer on a local network - Wikipedia.+ If you have never needed it uninstall it. You could also try typing "MSCONFIG" in the Run selection under the accessories folder and un-checking it under the "Services" tab.
    I personally have had the same problems. What i did was i un-checked it on the MSCONFIG menu first and then uninstalled Bonjour.
    Hope all this helps

  • App wont open after update???

    My facebook wont open after latest update.. Wassup?

    Hi kryptonmusic,
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. Based on what you stated, it sounds like an app you installed will not open. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help the issue.
    If an app you installed unexpectedly quits, stops responding, or won’t open - Apple Support
    Cheers,
    Mario

  • App wont open after purchase?

    My app wont open after i have purchased it . how should i get it to open i have tried to come back to it later i have deleted it and bought it againand i have resetthe network settings and my ipod in general.

    See:
    iOS: Troubleshooting applications purchased from the App Store
    Then try
    Restore from backup
    Restore to factory settings/new iPod
    BTW, the small font with the bolding makes it very hard to read your post.

  • Apps wont open after reboot and reinstall

    apps wont open after reboot and reinstall

    yeah that was a bit open wasnt it.. sorry..
    i have 10.8.2 mountain lion, just did a reboot and pulled my original user from my back up back into the new system, opened a new user profile that is the same name as the one i had backed up.
    now i cant open up anything in Iworks 09... or anything inb microsoft office 2011, plus i can open garage band.... i used time machine retore to retrieve those apps... but they come up with errors
    any ideas other than trying to reinstall thses.?

  • Appstore wont open after update ios 6.0

    appstore wont open after update ios 6.0. my imessages undelivered too. ps help

    yes i have connection. its solved already thanks to
    watanabe_apple
    This solved my questionRe: Install apps from AppStore after update ios6 is not working 
    Sep 25, 2012 9:26 AM (in response to pkruitz)
    1) Quit App Store in multi-tasking.
    •From the Home screen, click the Home button twice.
    •Tap and hold on the app.
    •When it starts to jiggle, tap the red in the top corner to close it;
    ***Please close all open apps on your phone***
    2) Tap Settings.
    3) Tap Safari.
    4) Tap Clear History.
    5) Tap the Clear History button.
    6) Tap Clear Cookies and Data.
    7) Tap the Clear Cookies and Data button

  • Final cut pro wont open after installing universal upgrage

    my Final cut pro wont open after installing universal upgrage, I installed just the FCP 5 from the universal disc i got from apple now it wont open goes almost all the way then simply quits without explanation
    I am afraid to instal the other apps for fear I would lose everything
    whats causing this?

    Download and run FCP Rescue. It fixes a lot of things.
    Shane

  • Firefox wont open and the task manager wont open as well

    My firefox wont open and when i try to fix it by managing profiles, it wont start up. when i try to go through the task manager it also wont start up. i dont know what i can do to fix this. ive tried uninstalling and installing tons of times. i just dont know what to do

    Clint:
    Welcome to Apple Discussions.
    In terms of the Firefox issue. Boot the computer and log in. Then go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > Accounts > Login Items and see if Firefox is listed there. If it is, then select it and click the minus sign at then bottom left. The reboot the computer and try to launch Firefox.
    A couple of other things to check. Open a Finder Window (Commnand + N when in Finder) and look in the sidebar. Do you see a white disk-like icon named Firefox? If you do, click on it, drag the Firefox icon into the Applications folder, then eject the white disk icon.
    If neither of the above work, hold down Command + Option + esc. Do you see Firefox in the list of items to Force quit? If you do, select it and Force quit.
    Please let me know if any of these work.
    In terms of Dashboard, do you have the install disk for the OS you have installed?
    cornelius

  • I tunes wont open after download says improperly installed

    i tunes wont open after install

    sorry to say but if that error is in place, there is only one way to fix it. By uninstalling the itunes and re-installing it back. It will not take that long since apple has done a great job managing the installation, there must have some missing components that was not recognized as installed.
    To ensure that your installation will be flawless, its a great way to close all windows and perhaps other applications running at the back, and wait a couple of minute until the installation is complete

Maybe you are looking for

  • Lots of photos won't sync - error of no free space

    Hi There, I have an 8GB original iPhone. When syncing, it frequently fails to copy photos saying "No photos were copied to the iPhone "iPhone" because there is not enough free space on the iPhone to hold your photos and albums" Now, all my photos for

  • Duplicates in Users form (FND_USER)

    Hi, In System Admin: Security User: Define, When I queried for some user "ABC", i got the error < ORA-01422:exact fetch returns more than requested number of rows >. Refer below link for reference. https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5DraJWCbaqSMDkwZDl

  • AirPlay from iPad - won't play everything

    As an example, I'm using the New York Times app - there is an icon for AirPlay and I can select the AppleTV. However, the content plays on the iPad but not the tv, even though the selection remains AppleTV. Huh? This happens when I play similar (mean

  • Mountain lion's Time machine can't restore iphoto,

    I'd backup overall system via time machine to timecapsule, including iphoto, when I start up time machine to restore some files, as finder ,mail,calendar,they are fine without any problem, But when I launch iphoto then startup time machine, the windo

  • Why can't I see my photos after moving them to external hard drive?

    My imac hard drive ran out of available space, so I copied iPhoto and all file to an external hard drive and deleted the originals from my original hard drive. All files seemed to come over, but I can't open the photos or see the images. Is there any