When I open Firefox, my computer goes into safe mode. How do I fix this problem?

When I open Firefox to do some browsing, my computer goes into safe mode. When I close Firefox browser, then it goes back to normal. I know there has to be a simple fix, but I have not found it.

Check that you do not run Firefox in compatibility mode or with a reduced screen resolution.
You can check that in the "Compatibility" tab in the Properties via the right-click context menu of the Firefox desktop shortcut. 
Make sure that all items are deselected in the "Compatibility" tab of the Properties window.
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Screen_resolution_changes_when_launching_application

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When I open Firefox I get text and no graphics - how do I fix this?

Graphics are fine on web pages, but I see only text on the home page.

Can you attach a screenshot?
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screenshot
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/how-do-i-create-screenshot-my-problem
Use a compressed image type like PNG or JPG to save the screenshot.
If images are missing then check that you aren't blocking images from some domains.
*Press the F10 key or tap the Alt key to bring up the hidden "Menu Bar" temporarily.
*Check the permissions for the domain in the currently selected tab in "Tools > Page Info > Permissions"
*Check "Tools > Page Info > Media" for blocked images
*Select the first image link and use the cursor Down key to scroll through the list.
*If an image in the list is grayed and "Block Images from..." has a check-mark then remove this check-mark to unblock images from this domain.
Make sure that you do not block (third-party) images, the permissions.default.image pref on the about:config page should be 1.
Make sure that you haven't enabled a High Contrast theme in the Windows/Mac Accessibility settings.
Make sure that you allow pages to choose their own colors.
*Tools > Options > Content : Fonts & Colors > Colors : [X] "Allow pages to choose their own colors, instead of my selections above"
Note that these settings affect background images.
See also:
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Website_colors_are_wrong
There are extensions like Adblock Plus (Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) and security software (firewall, anti-virus) that can block images and other content.
See also:
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Images_or_animations_do_not_load
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Websites_look_wrong

Can not open dreamweaver due to missing menu.xml file, how do I fix this problem?

Can not open dreamweaver due to missing menu.xml file, how do I fix this problem?

@alicia - We have seen such issues before
Allow me to quote David Powers from http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1192197
The menus.xml file is normally in your personal configuration folder. Before going to the trouble of reinstalling, try deleting your configuration folder. Details of how to find it are here: http://forums.adobe.com/thread/494812.
When you launch Dreamweaver, it should build a new configuration folder.

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Most of my folders have disappeared inlcluding inbox 30+ folders return when in safe mode How do I fix this

First time situation occurred folders started to disappear as i read messages TB 31.5.0 win 7 pro 64 bit
Thunderbird user forever got into safe mode and disabled all add-ons - now all folders are visible and all content is accessible back to 2009 used mozback so I have backup restarted TB and back to 3 folders. Inbox gets created with the new emails that arrive. Filters send email to one of the visible folders 'Travel' When you open 'travel' all emails 23 unread are accessible. Go back into 'safe' mode and all folders and emails are present
Thanks

''Scotty2015 [[#question-1051017|said]]''
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First time situation occurred folders started to disappear as i read messages TB 31.5.0 win 7 pro 64 bit
Thunderbird user forever got into safe mode and disabled all add-ons - now all folders are visible and all content is accessible back to 2009 used mozback so I have backup restarted TB and back to 3 folders. Inbox gets created with the new emails that arrive. Filters send email to one of the visible folders 'Travel' When you open 'travel' all emails 23 unread are accessible. Go back into 'safe' mode and all folders and emails are present
Thanks
</blockquote>
no extensions , no addons uninstalled thunderbird, deleted all TB folders then rebooted win safe mode and ran Malwarebytes - no malware, rebooted normal windows and downloaded fresh version of TB reloaded profile using mozback. Still the same TB loads showing 3 folders no inbox and should be 2 accounts. Change to safe mode in TB and all files are present and 2 inboxes
i am not losing data just can only see emails when in TB safe mode. What TB profile files could be contaminated?

I changed Java settings and now Firefox crashes as it opens, even in safe mode; how can I fix this?

I was trying to change settings to access the comments section of Slate.com. Right or wrong, I changed a Java setting from -1 to 2. The setting was in about:config and I believe it involved some sort of max. As I cannot open anything, I am not sure.
When I made the change, firefox crashed immediately, Every time I have tried to reopen, even in safe mode, it immediately crashes again and will not reopen.

Hi pternagy,
Sorry you are having problems.
For future reference. Those of us that mess directly with about:config soon learn how to recover from mistakes and what it is sensible to backup. Occasionally backing up your entire profile for instance can be useful and would have probably given you a quick solution of copying over the file from that backup.
*[[Back up and restore information in Firefox profiles]]
Ok on to the subject of trying to get Firefox back as it was:
Find your profile and the file ''prefs.js'' and rename that. (The renamed file is a potentially useful backup.) Firefox is then forced to regenerate the file and will reset your preferences to the default. You can then re open and use Firefox. Next try to get it back to normal.
Trying to manually edit the file ''prefs.js'' is normally a bad idea. However if it is a single pref change it may be possible to directly edit the prefs.js file (whilst Firefox is closed) to get everything back to how it was before . You have the renamed file to work with. Probably best to test all this out in a new additional profile then you only break additional test profiles not working profiles essential to Firefox.
These articles should help you:
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Prefs.js_file
* [[Reset Firefox preferences to troubleshoot and fix problems#w_solution-2-delete-firefox-preference-files]]_solution-2-delete-firefox-preference-files
*[[Profiles - Where Firefox stores your bookmarks, passwords and other user data#w_finding-your-profile-without-opening-firefox]]#w_finding-your-profile-without-opening-firefox
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Using_multiple_profiles_-_Firefox
Please post back with how you get on and whether you need any extra help.
Good Luck.

When I exit Firefox, the firefox.exe process continues to run. I cannot re-launch Firefox unless I first stop the firefox.exe process using Task Manager. How do I fix this problem?

I am running WinXP Pro, SP3. I uninstalled and re-installed Firefox and the problem didn't go away. This problem started about 2 months ago. Firefox always worked fine before that. This happens very frequently -- If I have been using Firefox previously, and I closed the program, when I try to re-launch it, about 50% of the time, I need to use Task Manager to stop a persistently running firefox.exe process.

See the "hangs at exit" section of the [[Firefox hangs]] article.
A similar article on this is http://kb.mozillazine.org/Firefox_hangs#Hang_at_exit

The Trend Micro NSC extension 6.5.0.1234 I installed, shows incompatable, on Firefox 6.0.2 and disabled? How do I fix this problem? .2

The Trend Micro software runs and takes updates, but it does not pick up any viruses. I looked under troubleshooting and it shows the extension is disabled. I am concerned that my computer is open to damage from malicious software. I am looking for a patch or update to enable the Trend Micro software.
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-> Close Firefox (click '''Firefox''' button and click '''Exit''' OR File Menu -> Exit)
-> Start Firefox in Safe Mode by Holding down the '''Option''' key while starting your Mozilla Firefox application. (If the Profile Manager opens, select a profile and then hold down the '''Option''' key again while clicking the button to start Firefox.)
* As an alternate method, go to Utilities (in the Applications folder) and open Terminal, then run:
** /Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/MacOS/firefox-bin -safe-mode
-> Firefox Safe Mode window will appear -> DON'T SELECT ANY OPTIONS, just click '''Continue in Safe Mode'''
Now try to download Firefox while you are using Firefox Safe Mode. Check and tell if its working.

After an automatic update, Firefox will start but immediately terminate. How can I fix this problem? I am sick and tired of manually un-installing Firefox!!

Since Firefox version 12, after Firefox automatically applies an update, Firefox will launch and immediately terminate.
The only solution is to manually un-install Firefox, completely clean the registry of Firefox entries, and manually re-install a previous version of Fiirefox that will work -- I use version 4.0. And then manually update that version to the current version.
I DO NOT install the new automatic update option -- that is, the automatic maintenance option.
BUT never the less, EVERY TIME I check for the latest version of Firefox using HELP --> About
Firefox, the UPDATE is AUTOMATICALLY RUN and FIREFOX WILL NOT WORK AGAIN.
I have put with this none sense for 18 versions of Firefox - MAKE IT STOP!!!!!!!
Thanks, David Breed

You can use one of these to start Firefox in [[Safe Mode|Safe Mode]]:
*On Windows, hold down the Shift key while starting Firefox with a double-click on the Firefox desktop shortcut
*On Mac, hold down the Options key while starting Firefox
*Help > Restart with Add-ons Disabled
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Safe+Mode
Can you bring up the Profile Manager to create a new profile (possibly when starting in Safe Mode by holding down Shift)?
Create a new profile as a test to check if your current profile is causing the problem.
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 files from a previously used profile to the new profile, but be cautious not to copy corrupted files to avoid carrying over the problem
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Transferring_data_to_a_new_profile_-_Firefox

I updated my I-pad 1 to the new software and it wont let me open up one of the games (Dream Fish) How do i fix this problem?

I updated my I-pad 1 to the new sofware for it and now one of my apps (Dream Fish) will not open how to I fix it?

Assuming that there isn't an update for the app that you should download - and you did check correct. .... You can try closing the game in the recents tray and then reboot the iPad. I know you said it will not open, but I also assume that it crashes when you try to open it, and it should still be in the recents tray.
Tap the home button once. Then tap the home button twice and the recents tray will appear at the bottom of the screen. Tap and hold down on any app icon until it begins to wiggle. Tap the minus sign in the upper left corner of the app. Tap the home button twice.
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 if it appears on the screen - let go of the buttons. Let the iPad start up.

I hit some button that i don't know, and now when i open firefox, it automatically goes to minimized. How do i get it back?

Ok, i'm a boob, i was using firefox, hit some button inadvertantly and now when i double click to open it, it goes straight to minimized. Using 33.1.1 with windows xp.

Thank you for your advise. While your remedy does work to that end, i usually have my browser set to partial window rather than full screen, so I'd have to make an adjustment that way too. It used to come up into the partial screen, but now drops to the task bar upon opening. Or it opens full screen, if i set it to full screen before closing out my browser. I'm looking to have it open to partial screen like it used to. Any ideas?
Thank you for your time, i appreciate it.

When i open a new tab even i have set the start page in "blank" babylon home page keeps coming on.always on new tab.never when i open firefox for the first time. what can i do to fix the problem?

i tried to find any babylon programs on my computer but i didnt found something.

'' get rid of babylon toolbar and get back home page"
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When i open firefox it dumps preferences files all over- how can i keep this from happening? I tried throwing all old firefox files away and reinstalling to no avail.

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I had the same problem - I think it depends on your OS - pity that Mozilla didnt mention this on the front page before people download it! The best solution is to reinstall 3.6 from this page - there are options for PC, Mac and Linux
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html
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