HT1338 When I click on Firefox a message comes up that is already running.  But it is not working.

Having trouble with Getting on Firefox when I click on it a message comes up that "Firefox is already running" or nothing happens at all.

HI,
It is possible to close the main window of some apps and not have it Quit.
This will mean it should show the lightened area under the app in the DOCK.
Clicking the icon in the Dock should at least bring the app name to the Menu Bar.
The Window Menu of most will tell you the Keystrokes to bring a window to the "Front"  or make it visible again.
I have come across this when one version gets installed without removing a previous version.
Sometimes caused by putting all browsers in a sub folder and not loose in Applications.
In most cases with one install using the DOCK, CMD + Tab, the Application Folder > App Icon double click brings the App to the "Front".
Please note that "Categorising" the Tread with all the options does not always get the people with the right knowledge to your Thread.
I know about the Messages App.
I know the broader strokes of how the OS works  (Not so good at explaining it)
9:06 PM      Monday; December 24, 2012
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