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Ubuntu 11.04: I have been getting this message whenever I install Firefox from the repositories and downloading the tar file. I cannot use Firefox! " There is no Profile folder Could not initialize the application's security component. The most likely cause is problems with files in your application's profile directory. Please check that this directory has no read/write restrictions and your hard disk is not full or close to full. It is recommended that you exit the application and fix the problem. If you continue to use this session, you might see incorrect application behaviour when accessing security features."Firefox does not respond to any addresses or a google search. Indeed it responds to nothing. There is no Profile folder!

Uninstalling Firefox on Linux
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Uninstalling_Firefox#On_Linux
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Installation_directory#Linux
* Removing user profile data - http://kb.mozillazine.org/Uninstalling_Firefox#Removing_user_profile_data
After all is done, Restart your system.
Installing Firefox on Linux
* https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Installing%20Firefox%20on%20Linux
Check and tell if its working.

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When I open Firefox the following alert appears: "Could not initialize the application's security component. The most likely cause is problems with files in your application's profile directory." There is a solution in the forum but only for Windows based

When I open the application the following alert appears: "Could not initialize the application's security component. The most likely cause is problems with files in your application's profile directory." There is a solution on the support site but only for Windows-based Firefox, and I'm a Mac user. I have plenty of room on my hard disk.
== This happened ==
Every time Firefox opened
== Two days ago, for no apparent reason.

In Mac OS X v10.7, the $HOME/Library folder is a hidden folder.
Open Finder and use one of these:
* Go > Go To Folder (Shift-Command-G) and in the dialog type: ~/Library
* Open the "Go" menu and hold down the Option key to make the Library appear
You can also use this command in a Terminal window to remove the hidden flag.
* Mac HD > Applications > Utilities > Terminal
* chflags nohidden ~/Library

I suddenly have this error message on FireFoxthis message pops up: "Could not initialize the application's security component. The most likely cause is problems with files in your application's profile directory. Please check that this directory has no re

I suddenly encounter this error message from Fire Fox.
Could not initialize the application's security component. The most likely cause is problems with files in your application's profile directory. Please check that this directory has no read/write restrictions and your hard disk is not full or close to full. It is recommended that you exit the application and fix the problem. If you continue to use this session, you might see incorrect application behaviour when accessing security features.
I uninstalled the browser and download a new version but it does not resolve the issue.
I know my hard disc has ample space. I do NOT know where to find the Profile directory to fix the read restriction box.
== This happened ==
Every time Firefox opened
== After something about security add-on of Norton pop up by itself. ==
== User Agent ==
Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; MSN Optimized;US)

This link shows things to check - https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Could+not+initialize+the+browser+security+component

New WIN7 System, FFox gives error "Could not initialize the application's security component. The most likely cause is problems with files in your application's profile directory" - will not go to any site.

New Windows 7 computer. After installing Firefox, every time I bring it up I get the following message:
"Could not initialize the application's security component. The most likely cause is problems with files in your application's profile directory. Please check that this directory has no read/write restrictions and your hard disk is not full or close to full. It is recommended that you exit the application and fix the problem. If you continue to use this session, you might see incorrect application behaviour when accessing security features."
Then Firefox comes up, but will not function at all - can enter url address, but will not respond to ANY clicks, so can not go to any site.

This link shows how to fix this - https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Could+not+initialize+the+browser+security+component

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This morning it was working fine, but I tried to put 2 addons, "adblock" and "Forcastfox Weather" .
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This link shows things to check - https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Could+not+initialize+the+browser+security+component

Could not initialize the application's security component. The most likely cause is problems with files in your application's profile directory. Please ck that this directory has no read/write restrictions and your hard disk is not full or close to full.

This is an Alert when I open the browser. It isn't functioning at all. I've cleared ample space on my C drive, but I cannot find the application's profile directory to check the read/write restrictions.

See https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Could+not+initialize+the+browser+security+component

Could not initialize the application's security component. The most likely cause is problems with files in your application's profile directory.

This problem above comes on screen when I downloaded
version 5 of Firefox

This link shows how to resolve it - https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Could+not+initialize+the+browser+security+component

I keep getting this diologue box as I start up Firefox "Could not initialise the application's security component. The most probable cause is problems with files in your browser's profile directory. ... what should I do exactly?

I keep getting the following dialogue box when I start Firefox " Could not initialise the application's security component. The most probable cause is problems with files in your browser's profile directory. Please check that this directory has no read/write restrictions." I am not sure how to find or change the profile directory. I have gone to the Options: General: Save files to ...box but it wont allow me to browse to another file and the box remains blank. ideas please!

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Why do I get an alert saying "Could not initialise the application's security component. The most probable cause is problems with files in your browser's profile directory. How can I solve it??

The full alert is " Could not initialise the application's security component. The most probable cause is problems with files in your browser's profile directory. Please check that this directory has no read/write restrictions and your hard drive is not full or close to full. It is recommended that you exit the browser and fix the problem. If you continue to use this browser session, you might see incorrect browser behaviour when accessing security features."
This is just started three/four days ago. I need assistance quickly as I can't access any secure sites e.g bank accounts/homepage etc.

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I keep getting this message when trying to sign into itunes... "We could not complete your iTunes Store request. The iTunes Store is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later."

I have tried everything I can find online.
Update iTunes to the latest version.
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If you're receiving a specific error message, follow these steps.
If the issue still persists, contact your Internet service provider and confirm that these ports and servers are enabled over your network.
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Hewlett-Packard SG3-320UK
iTunes 11.1.2.32
QuickTime 6.3
FairPlay 2.5.16
Apple Application Support 2.3.6
iPod Updater Library 11.1f5
CD Driver 2.2.3.0
CD Driver DLL 2.1.3.1
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Gracenote SDK 1.9.6.502
Gracenote MusicID 1.9.6.115
Gracenote Submit 1.9.6.143
Gracenote DSP 1.9.6.45
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Adapter Name:    {29F59A15-D9E9-49E7-92D5-D80B98E8742A}
Description:    Anchorfree HSS Adapter
IP Address:    0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask:    0.0.0.0
Default Gateway:    0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled:    Yes
DHCP Server:
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Lease Expires:    Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 1970
DNS Servers:
Adapter Name:    {8B9D0C75-60FF-4AF7-9BEF-32BE5FFF1682}
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Subnet Mask:    255.255.255.0
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DHCP Server:    192.168.1.1
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I am trying to install after effects, but no matter what version I try to download, there is always a different error not allowing me to open or use the program after I have already installed it.

I have recently repurposed an iMac from late 2009 as an editing machine, and have been trying to install preferably After Effects CS6. When I install and try to open it for the first time, the program quits unexpectedly and continues to do the same every time I try to reopen the program. After no luck experimenting trying to fix the problem, I attempted to download the trial of After Effects CC 2014 to see if the problem was with the computer or with the application. After installing CC, there was another error when I attempted to open it. My final attempt was taking After Effects CS5 from an old hard-drive and attempting to open it on the iMac. When I open CS5 I am greeted with another error message telling me to reinstall After Effects. After reinstalling I get the same message.
I am confused to whether my computer can handle After Effects, or there is another error occurring.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
-Eli
(Mac OSX 10.10
3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo,
4 GB 1067 MHz DDR3
NVIDIA GeForce 9400 256 MB)

I don't know if these are important or not, but I thought I would include them anyways.
Thanks again
Eli

When I open it, I get this message: Could not initialize the application's security component [remainder deleted for space - see "details"]

Full error message:
"The most likely cause is problems with files in your application's profile directory. Please check that this directory has no read/write restrictions and your hard disk is not full or close to full. It is recommended that you exit the application and fix the problem. If you continue to use this session, you might see incorrect application behaviour when accessing security features."

This link shows how to deal with this issue - https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Could+not+initialize+the+browser+security+component

Could not initialize the application's security ... Tried renaming cert8.db and secmod.db. Profile has r/w access. Still get message. Can only run as admin

Could not initialize the application's security component. The most likely cause is problems with files in your application's profile directory. Please check that this directory has no read/write restrictions and your hard disk is not full or close to full. It is recommended that you exit the application and fix the problem. If you continue to use this session, you might see incorrect application behaviour when accessing security features.
Above error messa4bite occurs whenever I star Firefox without admin priv. Checked the profile directory listed in troubleshoot info -- has r/w access for system, admin and self Tried renaming cert8 and secmod as suggested in one forum response. Problem persists.\
My computer runs Win 7 Home Premium 64bit

If deleting or otherwise removing the cert8.db and secmod.db file doesn't help then try a new profile.
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Could+not+initialize+the+browser+security+component
Create a new profile as a test to check if your current profile is causing the problems.
See "Creating a profile":
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/profile-manager-create-and-remove-firefox-profiles
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Standard_diagnostic_-_Firefox#Profile_issues
If the new profile works then you can transfer some files from an existing profile to the new profile, but be careful not to copy corrupted files.
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Transferring_data_to_a_new_profile_-_Firefox

Getting this error message, what do I do? 'Could not initialize the application's security component.'

Rest of the error message: The most likely cause is problems with files in your application's profile directory. Please check that this directory has no read/write restrictions and your hard disk is not full or close to full.
I just downloaded the latest version, and tried to open the browser. Where do I find the profile directory and how do I know what a read/write restriction looks like?

Did you try to rename the file cert8.db (cert8.db.sav) in the profile folder and maybe secmode.db as well?
*Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Open Containing Folder
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox

I am getting this message when I start Firefox ' files in your application's profile directory'. How do I resolve it?

I am getting this message when I start Firefox 'Could not initialize the application's security component. The most likely cause is problems with files in your application's profile directory. Please check that this directory has no read/write restrictions and your hard disk is not full or close to full. It is recommended that you exit the application and fix the problem. If you continue to use this session, you might see incorrect application behaviour when accessing security features.'
How do i resolve it and get firefox started?

Please see this article: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Error_loading_secure_sites

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