I updated firefox to version 8. When I click on the shortcut to open the browser nothing happens. It doesn't open. I checked the process in my task manager and it says it is running. Any idea what's up?

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Running Windows Vista 32 bit

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I just clicked up there on "I have this problem too" and then began tinkering with Windows. What I've found out: if I go to firefox.exe properties and run as administrator, it works -- Firefox opens. The only hitch is that for every instance of FF I open, I get that annoying box asking me if I will allow FF to make changes to my computer, as if it were a new install. I also lose the capacity to open instances in tabs... This is not a workable solution to the problem, but perhaps it will provide someone with useful insight to help fix this issue.
BTW, I run Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bits.
After an hour or so of research, I've found a runaround for the UAC issue (basically changing permissions specifically for Firefox, without changing my global settings), and now I have a nice Firefox icon on my desktop, with no irritating boxes popping up every time I click on it. And Firefox works! Here's the runaround:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/11949-elevated-program-shortcut-without-uac-prompt-create.html
Hope this helps.