Running Firefox email boots Safari, FFox set as my preferred browser, I get multiple flashing tabs and both browsers flash, force quit feature is disabled, must shut down by cutting power, how do I remedy this?

after tabs bar fills up all flash in both programs.
I have no control over the computer,can't stop, cutting power.
Mac version 10.4.11
Machine Name: Power Mac G5
Machine Model: PowerMac7,3
CPU Type: PowerPC G5 (3.0)

In Preferences > Advanced > General, what happens if you click the Check Now button? It should tell you if Firefox is the default browser or not.
Also see this page:
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Default_browser

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