Since updating firefox to 5.0 my computer is having numerous problems and i'm asked what program i want to use to open firefox when i click on the desktop icon. What's the problem?
When i click on control panel to remove the program i get the file not found box. if i try to use verizon or internet explorer, i get the file not found box. I tried to download a program i need to view netflix movies and after the program downloads i'm told file not found.
'''''XP internet Security 2012''''' is malware masquerading as anti-malware. You may need to go to an un-infected computer to read the following article, to download the tools needed to remove it (then transport them to your infected system on a CD or DVD; avoid using a pin/jump/thumb/USB drive to transport the files as it can become infected).
*http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-xp-internet-security-2012
'''If this reply solves your problem, please click "Solved It" next to this reply when <u>signed-in</u> to the forum.'''
Not related to your question, but...
You may need to update some plug-ins <u>after you get the infection cleared</u>. Check your plug-ins and update as necessary:
*Plug-in check --> http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/plugincheck/
*'''''Adobe Shockwave for Director Netscape plug-in''''': [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20Shockwave%20plugin%20with%20Firefox#w_installing-shockwave Installing ('''''or Updating''''') the Shockwave plugin with Firefox]
*'''''Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape''''': [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20Adobe%20Reader%20plugin%20with%20Firefox#w_installing-and-updating-adobe-reader Installing/Updating Adobe Reader in Firefox]
*'''''Shockwave Flash''''' (Adobe Flash or Flash): [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Managing%20the%20Flash%20plugin#w_updating-flash Updating Flash in Firefox]
*'''Next Generation Java Plug-in for Mozilla browsers''': [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20Java%20plugin%20with%20Firefox#w_installing-or-updating-java Installing or Updating Java in Firefox]
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When i open firefox, i get asked what program i want to use to open this file.
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jeffStart Firefox in [[Safe Mode]] to check if one of the add-ons is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Tools > Add-ons > Themes).
* Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
See:
* [[Troubleshooting extensions and themes]]
* [[Troubleshooting plugins]]
If it does work in Safe-mode then disable all extensions and then try to find which is causing it by enabling one at a time until the problem reappears.
* Use "Disable all add-ons" on the [[Safe mode]] start window to disable all extensions.
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Hi, I was importing pictures into iPhoto from my sd card and suddenly iPhoto quit. Now it just won't open. When I click on the iphoto icon in the dock, nothing happens! Does anyone have a solution to this problem please?
As a test launch iPhoto with the Option key held down and create a new, test library. Import some photos and test to see if the same problem persists. Does it?
If it does then your current library has been damaged and should be repaired: apply the two fixes below in order as needed:
Fix #1
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Fix #2
Using iPhoto Library Manager to Rebuild Your iPhoto Library
1 - download iPhoto Library Manager and launch.
2 - click on the Add Library button, navigate to your Home/Pictures folder and select your iPhoto Library folder.
3 - Now that the library is listed in the left hand pane of iPLM, click on your library and go to the File ➙ Rebuild Library menu option.
4 - In the next window name the new library and select the location you want it to be placed.
5 - Click on the Create button.
Note: This creates a new library based on the LIbraryData.xml file in the library and will recover Events, Albums, keywords, titles and comments. However, books, calendars, cards and slideshows will be lost. The original library will be left untouched for further attempts at fixing the problem or in case the rebuilt library is not satisfactory.
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I think you have downloaded .img file. If you want to install that program follow the given instruction.
download open source magic disc viewer software.
http://www.magiciso.com/tutorials/miso-magicdisc-overview.htm
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http://windowsxp.mvps.org/exefile.htm
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The exact same things happend to me!! how frustrating! ive reinstalld it soooo many times and quicktime seperatly too as i have had so many different error messages including something to do with quicktime, i dont know what to do but as you said my ipod is useless with out itunes! if anyone works this out let us know! thanks alot x
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I cannot open FF when I click on the desk top icon.
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It's possible that the desktop shortcut is corrupt. To create a new one, please follow these steps.
#Right click the existing shortcut and go to Properties.
#Then click the button called ''Find Target'' which will take you to '''firefox.exe'''.
#Delete the existing desktop shortcut.
#Right click and hold down the right mouse button while you drag firefox.exe out of its folder and onto the desktop. When you let go of the right mouse button, you'll get a menu. Choose '''Create Shortcut Here'''.
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My iTunes won't open. When I click on the icon nothing happens. It doesn't bounce or anything. When i plug my iPhone into my macbook nothing happens either. I recently updated my operating system to the Yosemite. Everything worked fine until i updated it. Has anyone else experienced this? Any suggestions?
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Does your question involve iPhoto in some way?
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Firefox is asking me what program I want to use to open firefox. It has never done this before.
Several days ago an XP internet Security 2012 invaded my computer. It would not let me do anything except sign up for a $60 program. It did allow me to send a message to its support stall. But of course I could not get to my email to read their answer. Yesterday I went to safe mode Firefox and that allowed me to get to my email. The message from XP internet security apologized and suggested that I set the date on my computer 6 days ahead and that would remove their program. So I did and their program is gone. But now whenever I want to use firefox it asks me what program I want to use, I select Firefox and the site opens. Also I can not change to date back to normal. When I go to the control panel and click on date and time, it says application not found and does the same thing for most everything else in the control panel.
'''''XP internet Security 2012''''' is malware masquerading as anti-malware. You may need to go to an un-infected computer to read the following article, to download the tools needed to remove it (then transport them to your infected system on a CD or DVD; avoid using a pin/jump/thumb/USB drive to transport the files as it can become infected).
*http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-xp-internet-security-2012
'''If this reply solves your problem, please click "Solved It" next to this reply when <u>signed-in</u> to the forum.'''
Not related to your question, but...
You may need to update some plug-ins <u>after you get the infection cleared</u>. Check your plug-ins and update as necessary:
*Plug-in check --> http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/plugincheck/
*'''''Adobe Shockwave for Director Netscape plug-in''''': [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20Shockwave%20plugin%20with%20Firefox#w_installing-shockwave Installing ('''''or Updating''''') the Shockwave plugin with Firefox]
*'''''Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape''''': [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20Adobe%20Reader%20plugin%20with%20Firefox#w_installing-and-updating-adobe-reader Installing/Updating Adobe Reader in Firefox]
*'''''Shockwave Flash''''' (Adobe Flash or Flash): [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Managing%20the%20Flash%20plugin#w_updating-flash Updating Flash in Firefox]
*'''Next Generation Java Plug-in for Mozilla browsers''': [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20Java%20plugin%20with%20Firefox#w_installing-or-updating-java Installing or Updating Java in Firefox] -
I recently updated my iTunes and now when I click on the iTunes icon the page does not pop up. What do I do??
See this thread: iTunes 12.1 Not Finding iPhone
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When I click on the Adobe Updater in the MAC toolbar all I get is a gear spin.
Mac Spinning Wheel https://forums.adobe.com/message/5470608
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Why does a firefox properties box appear when I click on a desktop icon?
I click on a desktop icon, and instead of going to that application, I get a box that says firefox properties, asking what my target is. If I restart the computer, the desktop works for a short time, and then starts the firefox properties box again.
Hello Helena.
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Firefox won't open up when i click on the icon.
when I click on the firefox icon, the little blue thing spins for a couple of seconds and then stops and nothing else happens.
Mozilla Crash Reporter
If you get the "Mozilla Crash Reporter" window when you start Firefox, see Firefox crashes - Troubleshoot, prevent and get help fixing crashes for solutions.
Firefox is already running but is not responding
See "Firefox is already running but is not responding" error message - How to fix it for solutions.
Your Firefox profile cannot be loaded. It may be missing or inaccessible
See How to run Firefox when your profile is missing or inaccessible for solutions.
XULRunner - Error
If you see the message, "XULRunner - Error: Platform version <x.x.x.x> is not compatible with minVersion <x.x.x.x>"" ("<x.x.x.x>" depends on version number), after a software update, use another browser to download the Firefox installer from mozilla.org/firefox, save it to the desktop or other location, delete the Firefox installation directory and then reinstall Firefox.
If Firefox still does not start, see the Firefox will not start after updating section below.
Error opening file for writing…
If you receive the above error when launching Firefox on a Windows system, you may be required by Firefox to log in as an administrator. You can either reboot the computer or, if you have an administrator account, you can execute the program as an administrator.
Find the firefox.exe program file in the Firefox application folder on your system.
Right-click the icon.
Select Run As Administrator…. Select The following user:. From the User name drop-down, select Administrator or another user that has administrator privileges. Enter the password required to log in to this account. Click OK.
The Firefox application is started using the administrator Windows account. The user that was used to log in to Windows at startup is still the active one.
Other error messages
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I can't open itunes when I click onn the icon the message I get is "error new itunes library"
I can't open itunes..when I click on the icon on my desk top I get the message" error new itunes library". I have windows 7.
Hi beachy85!
When you remove iTunes, your music on your computer (and your iPod, too) will be saved.
Let's try this:
Go to "Add or remove programs" in Control Panel.
Find iTunes and QuickTime from this list, and remove them both.
Then, download the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility to remove the remainging installation files.
For information on the WICU, see this:
Description of the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
Then, go to this page, and QuickTime (get the Standalone version, not the one that includes iTunes in the pack):
QuickTime download
Then, install iTunes from this page here:
Download iTunes - 7.1.1.5
After you've done that, restart your computer.
Now, try opening iTunes again. Do you still get that error message, or not?
-Kylene
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