I cannot close firefox without closing the process via the windows task manager.

The X in the top right corner, the 'Exit' command under 'File', nor right-click+close on the taskbar will close Firefox. I have to press ctrl+alt+del, and close the process manually.

https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Firefox%20hangs <br />See '''hang-at-exit'''

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