Most times firefox fails to launch when icon is single clicked on taskbar, then clicking again registers as a double click & will after a delay have firefox open 2 or 3 times.
I boot up. Click on forfox. Nothing happens. Wait. Click on firefox again. Nothing happens. Go off to MS Outlook & check my email. Then firefox might open, but twice. It might not open & I close MS Outlook & try firefox icon again. Then all clicks might be responded to.
Sometimes icon responds with no problem.
Sounds like an over-active virus scanner or firewall if you can't even start up the RH .exe (without a project)
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Why does Firefox no longer launch when I double-click the icon?
I found an article on the support site that suggested creating a new profile, but the run command did not launch profile manager. I tried uninstall/reinstall, but it does not change behavior. When I click the icon, I get the hourglass for a moment, and then nothing. I'm on WinXP. On 10-14-11, I thought I saw a pop-up menu saying Firefox was updating (I did not initiate it, nor was I presented with a confirm pop-up), but it was very brief, so I'm not sure. After that day, Firefox would no longer launch. I've not made any system changes, or installed any programs.
See:
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Browser_will_not_start_up
Start Firefox in <u>[[Safe Mode]]</u> to check if one of the extensions is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).
*Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode
A possible cause is security software (firewall) that blocks or restricts Firefox or the plugin-container process without informing you, possibly after detecting changes (update) to the Firefox program.
Remove all rules for Firefox from the permissions list in the firewall and let your firewall ask again for permission to get full unrestricted access to internet for Firefox and the plugin-container process and the updater process.
See:
* https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Server+not+found
* https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Firewalls -
Upgraded Firefox from 6.0.1 to 8.0 on iMac with OS X 10.6.8 and now Firefox fails to launch; icon appears and then disappears. Have tried uninstall then reinstall but get same result.
Upgraded Firefox from 6.0.1 to 8.0 on iMac with OS X 10.6.8 and now Firefox fails to launch; icon appears and then disappears. Have tried uninstall then reinstall but get same result.
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ITunes fails to launch when iPhone 5 is connected
With the 11.1.3 (8) upgrade, iTunes fails to launch when my iPhone 5 is connected to my MacPro. iPhoto launches automatically, as expected. When I manually launch iTunes, it will recognize the phone, but I must manually sync it and back it up. When I select the iPhone, open SUMMARY and view Options (at the bottom of the page), Options, the box that says "Automatically sync when this iPhone is connected" is grayed-out and cannot be checked or selected. I've re-downloaded and re-installed iTunes, to no avail. Any tips on how to restore this basic functionality?
Hi SC Dad,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. This article has steps to take to enable iTunes to automatically launch when your iPhone is connected that may help:
iTunes for Mac won't open automatically when connecting device
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3927
Cheers,
- Ari -
I've just installed Firefox on my laptop and keep getting the message, "Windows cannot find 'c:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again." I get this message whenever I either try to open it from the Start menu or from the desktop icon. I've never gotten it to work and even uninstalled it and then redownloaded it and still cannot get it to open. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!
Are you installing from the official site? http://www.mozilla.com/firefox
If you use Windows Explorer (My Computer) to check that path, is the Mozilla Firefox folder there? That is the normal installation location, but I think it's worth checking.
If the folder isn't there or firefox.exe is not in it, I wonder whether some other software might be interfering. You might want to run some supplemental security scans. These two tools are highly regarded:
Malwarebytes Anti-malware : http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free
SUPERAntiSpyware : http://www.superantispyware.com/ -
will not open after installation. i have tried to install several times with the same results. installation sends a list to firefox each time. need help. willard lee
Can you attach a screenshot or link to the instructions you are following?
You are on the 3.6 release and Firefox 7.0.1 is out. You can download and install the latest release from http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/ if you would like to update now. The 3.6 version will be maintained for a while longer, but you should update when you can. -
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I don't know how to set up closingFirefox to have all open tabs next time when I open it, without calling RESTORE PREVIOUS SESSIONTools > Options > General
:At the top '''When Firefox starts:''' Show my windows and tabs from last time
You can still bring up your home page later. -
send icon on touchcsreen mostly not working in facebook messenger unless I turn off iphone 5s on and off again, very annoying having to do it after every message!
YYour annoyed at Facebook right since you're using their messenger app. Ask Facebook or look at their support site.
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Hi there,
I was using MacPro with older snow leopard just now i install OS X LION,before install i backup all deta to time machines about 70GB,now when i connect i dont know how can backup the old deta to OS X LION,but it just backup the recent deta to time machine,pls guide me how i can backup my old deta to my computer??
Will be much appreciated !!
Thanks.>Step 1. Backup existing data using time machine.
Time Machine is nice, but you have very little in terms of ability to verify that your data is all backed up. I find Time Machine is better for the occasional recovery of previously written data at specific times. A good backup solution that survives an erase and install (there is no clean install in Mac OS X), is a clone, and preferably TWO clones. See my FAQ*:
http://www.macmaps.com/backup.html
Time Machine can work as good as a clone, and in fact I once had to rely on it because my hard drive died. Thankfully it did recover everything. But I had my clone just in case it didn't work. Now I feel more comfortable since clones allow you to boot themselves, and thus prove all the important system information got saved, and not just the user data.
Clones are also easier to import with the migration assistant. -
Question, When I try to open my itunes a message appears 'application has failed to start becasue MSVCR80.dll has not been found. If I delete I Tunes and reinstall will all my music have to be reinstalled too?
Your media should be safe, though you should backup routinely anyway.
See Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
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Cant get itunes to open after update. have uninstalled and reinstalled 3 times
Cannot get itunes to open after updating. Have uninstalled and reinstalled 3 times asper itunes instructions.
Okay. That's got the most common (current) possibility ruled out.
There's a lot of stuff that might be on the table still, though.
In the course of your troubleshooting to date, have you worked through the following document?
iTunes for Windows Vista or Windows 7: Troubleshooting unexpected quits, freezes, or launch issues -
Since upgrading to Yosemite on my iMac I am frequently getting "safari can't open the page (blank) because the server unexpectedly dropped the connection this sometimes occurs when the server is busy. wait and then try again". This is with both a WiFi and Ethernet connection. The server is working fine from other devices using WiFi onto it such as iPhones, iPads, MacBook (which is also on Yosemite) so don't believe its an issue with the server.
I am also noticing page load very slowly when this problem is not occurring.Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
Step 1
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account.
Enable guest logins* and log in as Guest. Don't use the Safari-only “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac.”
While logged in as Guest, you won’t have access to any of your documents or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this behavior; it’s normal. If you need any passwords or other personal data in order to complete the test, memorize, print, or write them down before you begin.
Test while logged in as Guest. Same problem?
After testing, log out of the guest account and, in your own account, disable it if you wish. Any files you created in the guest account will be deleted automatically when you log out of it.
*Note: If you’ve activated “Find My Mac” or FileVault, then you can’t enable the Guest account. The “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac” is not the same. Create a new account in which to test, and delete it, including its home folder, after testing.
Step 2
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login, by a peripheral device, by a font conflict, or by corruption of the file system or of certain system caches.
Please take this step regardless of the results of Step 1.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards, if applicable. Start up in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. You must hold down the shift key twice: once when you turn on the computer, and again when you log in.
Note: If FileVault is enabled in OS X 10.9 or earlier, or if a firmware password is set, or if the startup volume is a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
Safe mode is much slower to start up and run than normal, with limited graphics performance, and some things won’t work at all, including sound output and Wi-Fi on certain models. The next normal startup may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem?
After testing, restart as usual (not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of Steps 1 and 2. -
It seems everytime I close Firefox, I'm unable to restart it without having to logoff then on again first,
See "Hang at exit":
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Firefox_hangs
See "Firefox hangs when you quit it":
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Firefox+hangs -
So after i use my iphone and set it down, it shuts down like when my phone is out of battery when i am at like 90%. Then i gotta plug it in and it will turn on but then i have no phone signal. So then i reset it and its fine. Then it happens again. Please Help.
Hello Joecal18
Check out the Power/Battery section of the iPhone hardware troubleshooting guide below. If it continues after that you may need to restore the iPhone and test it as a new device.
iPhone: Hardware troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2802
Use iTunes to restore your iOS device to factory settings
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1414
Regards,
-Norm G. -
firefox was working. Now it is not. Won't launch when I click the icon. Don't know the version as I cannot get it to launch to check the version.
https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/questions/891374
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Browser_will_not_start_up
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