Parent.lock is impossible to delete

When I try to set the profile folder off read-only it says I do not have permission to do that to parent.lock. I uninstalled FF and deleted all personal data but parent.lock is still there. In the properties of the parent.lock file itself it just says I do not have permission to view or edit this object's permission settings.
I am running Windows Vista.
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Parent Lock does not remove on exit version 25

With the newest update, Version 25, the Parent.Lock file does not delete during Firefox exit. This problem has never happened before. I am using Windows 7 Home 64 bit on a Gateway SX2800. When Parent.Lock is removed, Firefox will open normally but if closed, it will error that it is still running if you try to open another session (and no, it is not running in Task Manager) . Log out, log back in, remove Parent.Lock. Firefox works again. Seems we need a fix to Version 25 already.

The presence of a parent.lock file shouldn't prevent Firefox from starting. 
Firefox uses the time stamp of this file and compare it with the toolkit.startup.last_success pref to check for startup issues (Bug 294260).
You can check for problems with preferences. 
Rename or delete the prefs.js file and possible numbered prefs-##.js and user.js files to reset all prefs to the default value.
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Preferences_not_saved
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Resetting_preferences

Firefox is already running but isn't responding....done suggested fixes but still happening. NOT ABLE to delete Parent Lock as it ISN'T THERE unless I Firefox?!

The parent lock file that the support page tells me to delete isn't there TO delete unless I actually open the Firefox Browser....then of course it won't actually let me delete the parent lock file as it's "running in another window" EVEN AFTER I close down Firefox.
Please help as this bug is annoying me so much I'm thinking of switching to another browser.
Thank you in advance!

When do you get that error message? 
After you have run and closed Firefox or already the first time after you have booted Windows?
See also:
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Firefox+is+already+running+but+is+not+responding
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_in_use
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Recovering_a_missing_profile

Using firefox on a computer with both winXP and Ubuntu, having the Firefox profile-map in a separate partition, I would like not to have to delete the "parent lock" each time I want to use Firefox.

I have Firefox in the Windowspartition of my computer and in the Linuxpartition of my computer, I have a third partition where I store my personal data, such as my Firefox-profile-map and my download-map.
If I don't manually delete "Parent Lock" Firefox won't start saying that there is already a session open.
It would be better not to have this parentlock-system.

It would be better to use two separate profiles for each Operating System and sync the data between the two as there may be other problems as well with the caches that current Firefox versions use and other files that store OS dependent file paths.
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Using_multiple_profiles_-_Firefox

Firefox loads with "parent.lock" in profile folder. Can't get beyond start-up page on the internet. Creating a new profile & deleting old profile in ProfileManager did not solve prblm. When I start Firefox the file is back. scan disc found nothing

Every time I open Firefox I can't get beyond the first page. No connection to internet. It just says "connecting" and hangs. I create a new profile and delete the old one and I can start firefox and get to the internet, but when I shut the system down, the next time it will not go beyond the first opening page and the "parent.lock" file is present in my profile folder.

Every time I open Firefox I can't get beyond the first page. No connection to internet. It just says "connecting" and hangs. I create a new profile and delete the old one and I can start firefox and get to the internet, but when I shut the system down, the next time it will not go beyond the first opening page and the "parent.lock" file is present in my profile folder.

Close Firefox, restart it says firefox can not start - already running, tried deleting the parent.lock it doesn't exist. I try to turn off my computer it says WidgiBho needs to close, I tell it to close but computer never shuts down

close Firefox, restart it says firefox can not start - already running, tried deleting the parent.lock it doesn't exist. I try to turn off my computer it says WidgiBho needs to close, I tell it to close but computer never shuts down

Did you try to wait a bit longer before restarting Firefox to give Firefox more time to close down completely?
See "Hang at exit":
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Firefox_hangs
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Firefox+hangs

All url's stuck connecting. uninstalled and reinstalled no help. deleted parental lock file, no help

I have been using FF for over 2 years. Suddenly 2 days ago it will not load any web sites. Just get stuck in connecting. no error messages. Tried to upgrade. No help. Uninstalled (keeping user info). Re-installed. Still have same problem. Read through your help. Deleted parental lock file, no help

Hello,
The Reset Firefox feature can fix many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information. 
'''Note''': ''This will cause you to lose any Extensions and some Preferences.''
*Open websites will not be saved in Firefox versions lower than 25.
To Reset Firefox do the following:
#Go to Firefox > Help > Troubleshooting Information.
#Click the "Reset Firefox" button.
#Firefox will close and reset. After Firefox is done, it will show a window with the information that is imported. Click Finish.
#Firefox will open with all factory defaults applied.
Further information can be found in the [[Reset Firefox – easily fix most problems]] article.
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Firefox is already running but is not responding - Cannot run Firefox on multiple machines with in a network (parent.lock)

Environment - Single File Server & 6 workstations.
I have a single generic user account/profile and log on to all 6 workstations at the same time (1 user, 1 password, 6 workstations).
I need to run firefox on all the workstations with the same user and user profile.
However, as soon as one user opens firefox all the others get the message "Firefox is already running but is not responding" and can not open the browser. No other workstations can open Firefox. I can only run 1 instance of Firefox in this scenario. How can I run it on all 6 with a single user account?
I have been back to the server and deleted the parent.lock file but it is recreated again as soon as someone open a firefox browser and the problem starts al over again.
Please - How can I get a single user with a single profile to run firefox on 6 workstations simultaneously?
Thank You

hello timfarr, you cannot do that - many essential databases (like bookamrks, passwords etc.) in your profile are not designed to be accessed by different processes at the same time...

FF 30.0: Firefox do not stop, parent.lock and process is still there.

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ID: [email protected]
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I tried so far:
-reinstall with all information deleted
- deactivate all Plugins and Extensions
- shut it down via the menu.
I usualy love this browser and i use it for years.
Any Help?
Thanks in advance
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'''''[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-using-safe-mode Start Firefox in Safe Mode]''''' {web link}
While you are in safe mode;
Press the '''<Alt>''' or '''<F10>''' key to bring up the tool bar.
Followed by;
Windows; '''Tools > Options'''
Linux; '''Edit > Preferences'''
Mac; ''application name'' '''> Preferences'''
Then '''Advanced > General.'''
Look for and turn off '''Use Hardware Acceleration'''.
Poke around safe web sites and see if there is still a problem. Then restart.

IMessage is not working when camera is deactivated with parental lock, this makes no sense, does it?

Hello, when you deactivate the camera with the parental lock, it will deactivate iMessage imediately.
It seems that the deactivation of Facetime, witch is deactivated automaticly after the deactivation of the camera, leeds to the problem.
Because I have to turn off the camera due security restrictions of my working place, my camera is always deactivated.
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Greetings A.T.Schmidt

I would definitely recommend you contact eBay about the issue and let them know! As an eBay seller myself, I attempt to make sure all the products I'm selling are in good condition and will be able to be used by someone else. It is awful and rude to sell a product such as a smartphone that is gravely important and have it not work. The reason it's not working with your account is because the phone was previously activated on the seller's account. (One phone at a time rule*). In order for you to start fresh and new you need to get in touch with someone from eBay and have this seller reprimanded for causing you so much trouble. I myself have considered purchasing tech items from eBay and Amazon and as good as the seller's ratings may be, that does not qualify them to be able to sell to just anybody. Unfortunately you received a "lemon" phone - AKA it doesn't work like they promised. Once the seller has been contacted by eBay customer support, your next step will be to go to Verizon and tell them exactly what happened.
I bought the phone I have now from Wal-Mart and I promise you I will never do that again. Within 3 months, the phone was completely dead. It may be cheaper and it may sound great but 3rd party sellers are NOT recommended by me personally. It's nothing personal against you I'm not trying to discourage your spending choices but trust me, you do get your money's worth if you buy direct. Plus, if something is wrong with the phone Verizon can't really help you out because they have no clue what software you're running on or how up to date it is. Just some friendly advice from someone who has done it before. Hopefully this will not happen to you again. I know first hand it can be quite frustrating and I empathize with you. Hope this works out for you! ;D

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Hi Sukrit,
Thanks for answering
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Same if I try to rename or move: conclusion: the handle take a good while before closing.
Now I find that it takes about 20 to 30 second to close the handle, then "DEL" or "RENAME" work
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But 20 secs is too much and makexs it difficult to concentrate on the job.
What I do now: remember (paper, immortal paper, paper everywhere!) what I want to del and do that at the end of my session
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Thanks & Bye
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THe Browser crashed when attempted to open a new tab at Verizon site. Now Both my Beta and reg Firefox are showing the infamous pop-up message already running ..need to close it first etc. .But no apps running no processes running, no parent lock found just found in properties unable to permanently remove/change from read only but nothing indicating corrupted files!!
Included the last crash file folder marked 'pending' , Please tell me why this great browser has this recurring problem - I already had to create a new profile twice now and this time haven't migrated old files yet as the old profiles were supposed to work again after I changed their properties from read only !
this is very frustrating and stressful while doing online job searches . . and I now don't trust browser enough to utilize different browser profiles as a tool for college, or other !!

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See also:
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Firefox+is+already+running+but+is+not+responding
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_in_use
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Recovering_a_missing_profile

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