I used to be able to 'right click' and launch the Dictionary. Not any more

My dictionary works fine, I just can't right click on a word to get the definition / thesauraus to launch anymore.

I followed your instructions exactly. You said do TWO 'library contextual menu item' file moves. One for the system, one for the user. Its the user one was in your first sentence. Of course I couldn't find the user files, as I wrote....
Regardless I did the system library move correctly and there is still no response from the dictionary after restart.
I did find several japanese translation dictionaries (can't remember exactly where) and moved them. Still no good.

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* click this link to test --> http://plugindoc.mozdev.org/testpages/pdf.html

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== version update

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Arch Blr wrote:
Im unable to import an mp3 into garageband
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#filewontimport
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* https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode
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*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes
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lamptramp wrote:
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lamptramp wrote:
... am used to windows ...
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If you are New to Mac... you may also find these links of Value
Mac 101
http://www.apple.com/support/mac101/
http://www.apple.com/support/switch101/ Switching from PC
MBP Support
http://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro
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