Nothing happens when I click my Firefox icon.

''locking this thread as duplicate, please continue at [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1044639 /questions/1044639]''
It used to work, and then it started not opening when I clicked on it, but it would work again after a while. Now it does nothing at all. I've tried restarting my computer already and it didn't help at all. :/

Hi TheEms2,
I guess you posted from a phone.
*Can you confirm is the problem device a desktop PC ?
**Is that running Windows ?
*Do you get any error messages ?
**If so what are they ?
Try
# Starting in Firefox's Safe Mode <br />Holding the Shift key down whilst clicking the icon to start Firefox should achieve that. <br /> See [[Troubleshoot Firefox issues using Safe Mode]]
# Checking security related software settings, and resetting the Firewall
#* [[Configure firewalls so that Firefox can access the Internet]] <br /> [[Configure Windows Firewall to allow Firefox access to the Internet]]
#Try starting in Windows Safe Mode. That is often by using the F8 key when booting (unless Windows 8) http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/start-computer-safe-mode#start-computer-safe-mode=windows-7
#This is a comprehensive listing of potential solutions http://kb.mozillazine.org/Browser_will_not_start_up

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