Something is blocking firefox loading, how can I fix this please?

I have been using Firefox OK, then today I did various virus scans and malaware sweeps and since then something is preventing it loading and so I have to use Explorer. Every time I click on Firefox it comes up for a fraction of a second then disappears again. Something is preventing it working. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling, but the same thing just keeps happening.
Any constructive ideas would be much appreciated.

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Sometimes a problem with Firefox may be a result of malware installed on your computer, that you may not be aware of.
You can try these free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software:
* [http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/default.aspx Microsoft Safety Scanner]
* [http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/ MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware]
* [http://support.kaspersky.com/faq/?qid=208283363 TDSSKiller - AntiRootkit Utility]
* [http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro/ Hitman Pro]
* [http://www.eset.com/us/online-scanner/ ESET Online Scanner]
[http://windows.microsoft.com/MSE Microsoft Security Essentials] is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP if you don't already have one.
Further information can be found in the [[Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware]] article.
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