Suddenly won't load. did clean reinstall. shows in processes not in applications.

tried it in safe mode. removed it in safe mode. reinstalled it. even removed the folder as some help suggested. still it seems to load but nothing comes up. I can find it in processes but it never shows up in applications. was unsuccessful at a restore and then saw a 'xpcom' note. Don't understand. no updates or changes in config. just stopped working.

Do a clean reinstall and delete the Firefox program folder before (re)installing a fresh copy of the current Firefox release.
Download a fresh Firefox copy and save the file to the desktop.
*Firefox 26: http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all.html
if possible uninstall your current Firefox version to cleanup the Windows registry and settings in security software.
*Do NOT remove personal data when you uninstall your current Firefox version, because all profile folders will be removed and you lose personal data like bookmarks and passwords from profiles of other Firefox versions.
Remove the Firefox program folder before installing that newly downloaded copy of the Firefox installer.
*(32 bit Windows) "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\"
*(64 bit Windows) "C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\"
*It is important to delete the Firefox program folder to remove all the files and make sure that there are no problems with files that were leftover after uninstalling.
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Uninstalling_Firefox
Your bookmarks and other personal data are stored in the Firefox profile folder and won't be affected by an uninstall and (re)install, but make sure that "remove personal data" is NOT selected when you uninstall Firefox.
If you keep having problems then also create a new profile.
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_backup
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Standard_diagnostic_-_Firefox#Clean_reinstall

Similar Messages

  • Firefox will not open, Shows in processing not in applications in task Mngr

    Fire fox won't open, but In HP task mngr, Showing as Processing but not in the Applications. Problem started when prompted to upgrade to 5.0 version

    First check to see if an add-on is causing this problem, for details on how to do that see the [[troubleshooting extensions and themes]] article.
    If that does not help, try creating a new profile. Firefox stores user data in the profile folder, creating a new profile will show if the problem is with the old profile. For how to do that see [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Creating_a_new_Firefox_profile_on_Windows Creating a new Firefox profile on Windows]. If the new profile works, you can transfer select data such as bookmarks and passwords to the new profile. DO not copy the preferences file, and it is best to re-install add-ons. For details of how to do that see [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Transferring_data_to_a_new_profile_-_Firefox transferring data to a new profile].

  • New iTunes update won't open.  First it said Apple Mobil Device failed to start.  So I Stopped then Started Apple Mobil Device.  Now iTunes still won't load.  Tells me MSVCR80.dll was not found.  Wants me to reinstall app.  Will I lose all my music?

    Current iTunes update won't load.  Tells me MSVCR80.dll was not found.  Wants me to reboot.  If I reboot, will I lose my music?

    Hi DDay@55,
    Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
    To resolve this error, I recommend completely removing and reinstalling iTunes and all of its related components using these steps:
    Check for .dll files
    Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes and C:\Program Files\iTunes and look for .dll files.
    If you find QTMovie.DLL, or any other .dll files, move them to the desktop.
    Reboot your computer.
    Note: Depending on your operating system, you may only have one of the listed paths.
    Uninstall and reinstall iTunes
    Uninstall iTunes and all of its related components.
    Reboot your computer. If you can't uninstall a piece of Apple software, try using the Microsoft Program Install and Uninstall Utility.
    Re-download and reinstall iTunes 11.1.4.
    You can find the article with these steps and more information here:
    iTunes 11.1.4 for Windows: Unable to install or open
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5376
    This process should not affect any music or content on your computer, but you may want to
    back up your iTunes library by copying to an external hard drive.
    Best,
    Jeremy

  • OSX 10.6.8 Safari: Flash not working, did clean reinstall & but still not working

    OSX 10.6.8 Safari: Flash stopped working (couldn't access Spotify or videos), did clean reinstall & installed newest Flash Player, but still not working and still getting messages to "get flash"

    Right click or Ctrl+Click
    and it's right there
    IF   (BIG if...)
    You're using the FULL installer and NOT the "stub installer".
    Flash Player 12.0.0.44 (MAc OS X)

  • Adobe Photoshop CS6 won't load on my macbook pro, says "Could not initialize Photoshop because the file was invalid (it has been deleted).

    Adobe Photoshop CS6 won't load on my macbook pro, says "Could not initialize Photoshop because the file was invalid (it has been deleted).

    Tried the preferences, they are not there, tried uninstalling and reinstalling, no love! Any help?

  • When trying to download apps on my new iPad I keep getting prompted to update my security questions for my safety. When I choose this option it freezes and won't load the questions, however, when I hit not now it won't let me download. What do I do?

    When trying to download apps on my new iPad I keep getting prompted to update my security questions for my safety. When I choose this option it freezes and won't load the questions, however, when I hit not now it won't let me download. What do I do?

    Reboot your iPad and then see if you can set the security questions.
    Reboot the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons.

  • I want to install the latest version of i tunes. I recieve an error that the MSI file is missing. It won't load the new version and I can not delete the software either. HELP!

    I have a windows computer running xp. I can not load the latest version of I tunes. I receive an error message that the 'msi" file can not be found. I can not delete I tunes for the same reason.
    HELP

    ItIt is the the ituens msi file
    From: Apple Support Communities Updates
    [email protected]
    Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 3:40 PM
    To: escow 39
    Subject: - Re: I want to install the latest version of
    i tunes. I recieve an error that the MSI file is missing. It won't load the
    new version and I can not delete the software either. HELP!
      <http://images.apple.com/support/images/emails/apple_logo_gray.gif>
    <https://discussions.apple.com/index.jspa> Apple Support Communities
    Re: I want to install the latest version of i tunes. I recieve an error that
    the MSI file is missing. It won't load the new version and I can not delete
    the software either. HELP!
    created by b noir <https://discussions.apple.com/people/b+noir>  in iTunes
    for Windows - View the full discussion
    <https://discussions.apple.com/message/17708214?ac_cid=142432#17708214

  • Firefox just won't start, but IE starts ok ~ I have uninstalled Firefox and downloaded Firefox and reinstalled, but still won't load ~ no error messages show

    I have run Firefox with no problems for years, but all of a sudden the last 2 days it just won't load. IE and email works okay. I was able to download Firefox by using IE to get on the internet, but I just can't get Firefix to work. Have rebooted a number of times.

    I am running XP/Pro SP3. Last Patch Tuesday I installed the latest Microsoft updates. Yesterday I updated Firefox from 3.6.11 to 3.6.12. Since then I have been unable to start Firefox.
    Using the desktop icon, using the start menu icon, double clicking firefox.exe all do nothing - a slight flurry of activity and then nothing.
    There are no reports in Event Viewer relating to Firefox.
    As reported by another, Internet Explorer works.
    I just installed 3.6.11 over top of 3.6.12 and Firefox works again.
    Since I would rather have the security updates of 3.6.12, I hope you can get to the bottom of this soon.
    Thanks
    Lloyd

  • Recovery manager won't start for clean reinstall of Windows 7

    I have an HP Pavilion Elite HPE-110f that is 4 years old.  Everything was fine until a couple of weeks ago started getting RAID messages on startup and other little qwerky things.  Then last week the dreaded BSOD showed up.  I shut down the computer and tried to restart, but got error messages that the computer couldn't start.  I then tried everything I could think of - startup repair, tried to boot in safe mode, recovery from partitioned drive, system restore - nothing worked.  I have the recovery media from HP but was saving that as my final option.  I tried to do a clean reinstall today from the discs, but now the recovery manager won't even come up.  Can somebody PLEASE help me get my OS back?

    No, it wasn't an error message.  It was just notifications about different things being accessed on port1.  I just assumed it was startup items loading, but I had never gotten notifications about them before.  I just tried again to reinstall from recovery discs.  Pressed esc and got the boot menu, selected the dvd drive and you can hear it running, then it slows down to nothing and I get no recovery manager opening.  I turned off the computer again and pressed f9 when I turned it on.  Diagnostic show processor and memory are fine, but I get an error code of "BIOHD-8" on the hard drive.  Any suggestions?

  • QuickTime suddenly won't load trailers embedded in webpages via safari

    Hi all,
    Suddenly, QuickTime won't load trailers or movies embedded in webpages via safari. Can someone help?
    Thanks,
    Elissa

    Vanessa, did you try the suggestions already mentioned in this thread?
    Never post your email address in a public forum. Spam bots roam public forums looking for "spam victims".
    If you insist on using your email address in a public forum & you want to "trick" the spam bots, then suggest that instead of using "@ "in the email address, use instead the actual word AT.
    Regarding responding to your emal addy, we ask that you post all questions to the appropriate discussion forum. This allows other users and other helpers to have a chance to view and respond to your post. That way, everyone benefits from the exchange.
    Thank you

  • HT4314 mac 10.8.2 and safari 6.0.2 and pogo suddenly won't load?

    I was having trouble playing pogo minigolf, so I updated to Mac 10.8.2. I installed new java, etc. I played for about a month or two and all has been good. Now all of a sudden, pogo games won't load. It says I need Java...but that's not it. Any suggestions?

    It is because Java has another gaping hole. It was blocked. I think they have a patch, now.

  • Acrobat Pro won't load since I reinstalled Photoshop

    Had to reinstall Photoshop CS5 today. Acrobat Pro 9 now won't load. Says Suite Product Activation Needed. It asked that I start another component of the suite. I had Photoshop open and it would not load. Any suggestions are welcome. See attched alert image.

    I hope this gets through, since I am now not able to even log in to my adobe account (even though I've been an Adobe customer for over 20 years). My user ID and password stopped working at 4:00 today. Was on the phone with adobe for hours, and they are not able to even get me access to my account or products that I bought from them.
    Yes Adobe CS5. Tried restarting. Thanks, but didn't work. Adobe said I need to do a complete reinstall of CS5 to get Acrobat to work. I asked "Then why do you give the option of reinstalling apps individually?" No answer. That's when we discovered that I could no longer even access my account or download my purchased products. They said they are "elevating the matter" and I will here from someone in 24-48 hours. So apparently "elevating" means "We are hanging up now. Talk to you in a few days." Try explaining that to my clients.

  • A favorite program suddenly won't load and I get the following message: Error reading crossword file. Check/daily-crossword/puzzles/2011-06/dc1-2011.bin is up

    The program was loading ok until a power outage 2 days ago. Since restarting the pc the crossword puzzle won't load and I get the message provided.

    I've had this problem since June 1 and no reply was received from Thinks when I wrote to them about it. In my case, it applies to the crossword puzzle and also to the codebreaker.

  • Favorite website suddenly won't load

    Up until now, I've had no problems accessing one of my favorite sites. But just the other day, when I go there I get the message:
    "Safari can’t open the page because the server where this page is located isn’t responding."
    I've tried Safari, Opera, and Firefox, and the page just won't load. However, when I try it on my Mac at the office (a different computer in a different location) it loads just fine.
    Any ideas?

    Apparently the way Snow Leopard deals with DNS queries has changed. In the Network settings in Systems Preference you can specify DNS hosts. If you have a home router, it also has a list of DNS entries (possibly set by your ISP). I can't find the Apple article about this, but it's discussed in this thread: http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=10134449
    I think the problem is that Snow Leopard gives up finding an address too easily, and doesn't try all the DNS hosts you have listed.

  • Firefox won't start, profile manager won't start, but firefox.exe shows in processes list (task manager)

    Firefox will not start, even though it is listed in my processes in task manager. Can't get profile manager to start either.
    I have tried the following to no avail:
    - try to start FF in Safe Mode, doesn't load
    - started Windows Vista in Safe Mode, FF still does not load
    - turned off Kaspersky AV, FF still does not load
    - uninstalled FF, cleaned out user/####/AppData/Mozilla/Firefox folder, as well as ProgramFiles/Mozilla/Firefox folder, and cleaned our Registry manually from all references to Firefox. Downloaded FF 3.6.3, installed. still does not load
    - whatever i seem to do, does not fix the problem. When I try to start Firefox, no window appears. I can see the process starting in my task manager. I can "end process" and try to start the program again by double-clicking program icon. Process starts in task manager, but no app window appears.
    I am frustrated and have just wasted 2+hours of my night trying to get this to work. Downloaded Google Chrome, unless there is a fix for FF (which I would prefer to use), i will have to switch to Chrome.
    I can't pinpoint when this trouble started, but may have been after a recent Windows Update. I already did a System Restore to a restore point about 5 days ago (the oldest one available to me, and I believe that was before the FF trouble started). This has not helped either.
    I have run a full virus scan with Kaspersky and a Full scan with Windows Defender. Nothing came up.
    Anyone else been able to find a solution to this?
    == This happened ==
    Every time Firefox opened
    == Less than a week ago ==
    == User Agent ==
    Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 6.0; en-US) AppleWebKit/533.4 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/5.0.375.86 Safari/533.4

    I found a way to make it work somehow but not really fixing the error... one day when I got really pissed off because FF just won't open, I clicked the icon and killed the enter button, then multiple FF windows appeared. I tried to open it with just a single hit of the enter or double clicking but it won't work anymore, but repeatedly clicking the enter button (mine works with just 3 hits, sometimes 6) seem to open it. And until now, I have no technical explanation for this.

Maybe you are looking for

  • Transferring itunes library from a Mac to a PC

    Can I transfer all my music in iTunes from a Mac to a PC with Windows Vista using my iPod? If so, how do I do that?

  • I am using GarageBand on my iPad 3

    I am using GarageBand on all my devices (iPad 3, iMac - Lion 10.7- & iPhone 4). I produced a sond on my ipad3, saved it, renamed it and saved it again and now it won't open, share to iTunes, Facebook or iCloud. It just in "render" mode. I have plenty

  • Bad iBook G4 WiFi reception after hard-drive swap

    I just replaced the hard drive in my iBook G4 with a larger one. Everything works fine except that the WiFi only works in close proximity to our Airport Extreme Router. Our other 2 current Macs and our 2 iPhones continue to have good WiFi connections

  • How do I get word file to convert to pdf

    How do I get word to convert to pdf? It worked yesterday and not working today.

  • Lumia 800 forgot password

    Hi all, Recently upgraded to lumia 800.  Problem is i've set a password up and now forgot what it is.  Is there any way of ressetting it without my password.  I,ve had several goes and i'm now locked out for 64 minutes. Any help would be appreciated.