I have Firefox installed but I cannot run it. When I click on the icon nothing happens. I also have IE and it loads and runs fine. Is there something that could be stopping Firefox from running? Thanks.

I am using XP Pro at the latest level. I did have a problem with the Op Sys that was released by Microsoft but I have fixed that. I now am not able to run Firefox as I once did. What can I check in system .

Try the procedures in the [[Firefox will not start]] article.

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I have installed Firefox but when I click on the icon, nothing happens.

I have just downloaded and installed firefox, but when I click on the icon nothing happens.

In case you haven't solved this by now...
Sometimes your security software will block new programs from accessing the internet. Are you getting any alerts along those lines?
Sometimes Firefox will stall during startup and never display its window. In that case, you may need to manually "kill" the firefox.exe process using the Windows Task Manager before trying to start Firefox again.
You can display the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Esc. Windows 8.1 has a different display than Windows 7, so I have to go by memory. If you see a tab named Applications, check that one first. Then check Processes, and finally check Details. If you find Firefox or firefox.exe on any of those tabs, select it and End Process (or other action to shut it down).
After you are done with the Task Manager, try starting Firefox up again.
See also: [[Firefox won't start - find solutions]]

I have downloaded some ibooks but when I click on the icon nothing happens - it won't open

I have downloaded some ibooks from iTunes but icons will not open when I click on them. This issue applies to my Windows 7 computers and iPad (3rd Gen) and iPhone 4s.
I can't find any help/support with this issue.

iBooks only open in the iBooks app on an iOS device. It is possible that your download was corrupt, in which delete and download again from your purchased history.
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My firefox does not open, when I click on the icon nothing happens

My firefox does nothing at all.

Also having the same problem.
I have tried the following with no luck.
*Uninstalling and deleting profile + profile.ini then reinstalling
*deleting the .parentlock file
*deleting and reinstalling version 3.6.8.dmg
*Checked the activity monitor that the application isn't listed as running
*Downloaded addtrap and uninstalled again
all with no luck.
Try some of these first as they might fix your problem but not mine! ;)
If anyone knows of something I may be missing I would appreciate any help.
Thanks

After updating to the newest version of fire fox (my old version was working just fine) won't start now and I have no idea what to do I have unistalled and reinstalled but still when I click on the icon nothing happens please help

firefox won't start at all

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try another cable
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order. The hotness suggests a hardware problem
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

HT4623 I updated, now I cannot close my apps or safari....when I hold down the icon, nothing happens..how do I close ?

I updated to 7.0.1.... Now I cannot close my apps or browser...when I hold down the icon nothing happens.

Close inactive apps
1. Double tap the home button to bring up the multi-tasking view
2. Swipe the app's windows upwards to close
3. The app will fly off the screen

In finder, I have periodically a "shared" PC showing up. I have Java, I think someone is trying to access my computer but i cannot find anything when I click on the shared item, just a PC with numbers.

In Finder, I have periodically a "shared" PC showing up, I have Java. When i click on the shared PC, no information is avaiable, just
hp3cd92ba6f70c. I have tried removing it from finder from the previuos discussions instuctions but cannot. I have two mac laptops, Ipad and two iphones that connect wifi. Not a PC in the house., Ideas? do they have access to my computer? Has someone broken through to my wifi?

When you turn on your Mac is will search for any computers that it's possible to connect to. You can't connect with any of them unless you and other computer user set up a sharing network.
It's like looking through a window. You can see someone on the other side but can't communicate with them unless you open the window and shout at them.

When I download itunes 10.4 and quicktime the icons appear on my desktop but once I double click on the icon nothing happens, When I download itunes 10.4 and quicktime the icons appear on my desktop but once I double click on the icon nothing happens

When I install itunes on my home pc everything goes thru fine I see the icons on my desk top but once I double click on the itunes icon nothing happens
I downloaded itunes 10.4 and I'm using window 7 - 64 bit as my OS.

Many thanks.
The iTunes and QuickTime symptoms are consistent with another application (other than QuickTime itself) having dropped old Quicktime componentry in your system files.
So just in case we'll go looking for older QuickTime componentry in the most common locations for it to be stashed.
First we'll need to change some view settings.
In your Start menu, open Computer.
In your Organise menu, select Folder Options.
In the View tab, make sure that "Show hidden files and folders" is selected, and Hide extensions for known file types is unchecked.
Click OK.
Now in Computer, open your C:\ drive (or whichever drive you have your operating system installed on).
Open the "Windows" folder.
Open the "SysWOW64" folder.
What files and folders can you see in there with QuickTime in the title? (In a standard installation of Quicktime you should be seeing precisely two files... QuickTime.qts and QuickTimeVR.qtx ... and no QuickTime folders whatsoever.)

Firefox was working and now ir will not Start. When I click on the Icon nothing happans.

I have been using Firefoz for several months. It will not start now. I click on the icon and nothing happens. I'm running Windows 7.

Did you reinstall from backups, or www.Mozilla.org?

Firefox fails to launch. When I click on the shortcut nothing happens. in Taskmanager processes Firefox.exe is shown but there is nothing on my desktop. Please Help?

Firefox is failing to launch. Clicking on shortcut does nothing but start Firefox.exe process in Task Manager but nothing on my desktop or taskbar. I recieved no warning of infection from Microsoft Security Essential nor did subsequent scans with MSE and Super Anti Spyware result in anything more than a couple of harmless ad tracking cookies. Have uninstalled Firefox, cleaned registry with TuneUp Utilities and downloaded and reinstalled Firefox 7.0.1. The program still fails to launch.

Check that you do not run Firefox as Administrator.
Right-click the Firefox desktop shortcut and choose "Properties".
In the Compatibility tab, make sure that Privilege Level: "Run this program as Administrator" is not selected.
You also need to check the Properties of the firefox.exe program in the Firefox program directory.

TS3642 Sorry, but when I click on the app, nothing happens and I cannot see my song. Any help?

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Hey there, just sync your iDevice with PC >> go to apps section and scroll down the page, it's hidding, haha

I have just updated my software and now I cannot open iTunes when I click on the icon in the dashboards, it doesn't open

I recently updated my iTunes and now when I click on the iTunes icon the page does not pop up. What do I do??

See this thread: iTunes 12.1 Not Finding iPhone

My Firefox browser will not load up. When I click on the icon, a small Windows Vista message appears "Couldn't load XPCOM.". How can I correct this problem?

Many thank!

Hello,
Certain Firefox problems can be solved by performing a ''Clean reinstall''. This means you remove Firefox program files and then reinstall Firefox. Please follow these steps:
'''Note:''' You might want to print these steps or view them in another browser.
#Download the latest Desktop version of Firefox from [https://www.mozilla.org mozilla.org] (or choose the download for your operating system and language from [https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/all/ this page]) and save the setup file to your computer.
#After the download finishes, close all Firefox windows (or open the Firefox menu [[Image:New Fx Menu]] and click the close button [[Image:Close 29]]).
#Delete the Firefox installation folder, which is located in one of these locations, by default:
#*'''Windows:'''
#**C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox
#**C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox
#*'''Mac:''' Delete Firefox from the Applications folder.
#*'''Linux:''' If you installed Firefox with the distro-based package manager, you should use the same way to uninstall it - see [[Installing Firefox on Linux]]. If you downloaded and installed the binary package from the [http://www.mozilla.org/firefox#desktop Firefox download page], simply remove the folder ''firefox'' in your home directory.
#Now, go ahead and reinstall Firefox:
##Double-click the downloaded installation file and go through the steps of the installation wizard.
##Once the wizard is finished, choose to directly open Firefox after clicking the Finish button.
More information about reinstalling Firefox can be found [[Troubleshoot and diagnose Firefox problems#w_5-reinstall-firefox|here]].
<b>WARNING:</b> Do not use a third party uninstaller as part of this process. Doing so could permanently delete your [[Profiles|Firefox profile]] data, including but not limited to, extensions, cache, cookies, bookmarks, personal settings and saved passwords. <u>These cannot be easily recovered unless they have been backed up to an external device!</u> See [[Back up and restore information in Firefox profiles]]. 
Please report back to say if this helped you!
Thank you.

TS1362 Just downloaded El Camino, but can only play two tracks. The others show on my ipod but when I click on the songs, nothing happens. Help!

What is causing this? I've never had problems purchasing albums from itunes before......

If your country's iTunes Store allows you to redownload purchased tracks, I'd delete your current copies of the dodgy tracks and try redownloading fresh copies. For instructions, see the following document:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
Otherwise, I'd report the problem to the iTunes Store.
Log in to the Store. Click on "Account" in your Quick Links. When you're in your Account information screen, go down to Purchase History and click "See all".
Find the items that are not playing properly. If you can't see "Report a Problem" next to the items, click the "Report a problem" button. Now click the "Report a Problem" links next to the items.

My itunes is locked for some reason. When I click on the icon, it just doesn't open anymore. Any ideas why and what I should do to unlock it? Thank you.

My itunes has been lock for a few days. When I click on the icon, nothing happens. It is like locked or something. Any ideas why this happens and what I need to do to unlock it? Thanks in advance!

Hi,
Check in Add-ons to see if you have any toolbars installed:
[[Uninstalling add-ons|Uninstalling add-ons]]
Because the Ask Toolbar (a custom version I think) is sometimes installed (or offered to be installed) with other programs, such as Foxit Reader.
Jack

I have Firefox installed but I cannot run it. When I click on the icon nothing happens. I also have IE and it loads and runs fine. Is there something that could be stopping Firefox from running? Thanks.

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