Why is my firefox continually hijacked by explorer?

My firefox is almost always hijacked to explorer.
== This happened ==
A few times a week
== about two weeks ago

That's the not so friendly competition between IE and FF.
In IE: Tools, Internet options, Programs tab, uncheck "Tell me if Internet Explorer is not the default browser"
In FF: Tools, Options, Advanced, General tab, System defaults, check "Always check to see if Firefox...", click on Check Now.
in Windows Explorer: Tools, Folder Options, File Types tab, extensions HTM and HTML should have Firefox Document as the file type

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Why does my Firefox continue to hang?

I've really had it up to here with Firefox hanging/freezing. Just like many others have posted in the help forums, after leaving my browser open for a few days, Firefox begins to hang every 10-12 seconds, for a few seconds at time. It doesn't matter how few windows/tabs I have open -- I can have a single window open with no "history" (i.e. opening a link in a new window then closing every other window) and my memory usage is still up around 800M. When it hangs, the CPU shoots up to 50%.
I'd like to make it clear I'm not an add-on fanatic, I like to run minimal. I've only installed the following extensions: AdBlock Plus, LogMeIn, Scrollbar Anywhere, 20-20 3D Viewer (with Quick Restart, Java Console and Java Quick Starter disabled). I've gone through and disabled EVERY PLUGIN to no avail. I'm running it right now with all plugins disabled and it's continuing to hang as I type this. I'm so, so sick of having to constantly restart Firefox to fix this issue. The only thing that looks suspect in my Troubleshooting Info is the amount of printer-related Modified Preferences, but I'm not sure why this would cause hanging only after being open for a few days. Thank you.

Is it possible to start Firefox in Safe Mode, I do understand that the frequent crashes are disrupting and after a crash that Firefox will not open, you need to restart the computer.
In about:config are there any changed about:config entries related to the crash report: browser.sessionstore.resume_from_crash
However in the meantime I will see what I can find.

All of a sudden it won't open any websites, but Explorer works, so why doesn't Firefox? I hate Explorer, I want my Firfox to work. I tried to re-download it but I suck at all this ......

In other words, it was working fine, then it would not launch any more sites. I tried Explorer and it works, so I know it's not the overall internet connection, just the Firefox piece. I am worried that I accidentally clicked on something to block it, but I can't find anything like that to change the settings on. I use Windows. So is there something you can get me to click on to be sure I'm not blocking it somehow by mistake? I'm famous for accidentally clicking on something that nobody else would ever have a problem with, but somehow my fingers find that one combo of buttons and then the computer is messed up. Help!

* "Clear the Cache": Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Offline Storage (Cache): "Clear Now"
* "Remove the Cookies" from sites that cause problems: Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"
Start 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]]

Why does Mozilla Firefox continue to crash?

I have an AT&T Avail (android). I can open it for a few minutes, then it crashes.
HELP!!

Hello,
Thank you for contacting Mozilla.
I understand that you are having problems with using the Firefox browser on your Android device. In order to better understand and investigate on the issue that you are encountering, please reply to this message with the following information:
* What is the model and brand of your phone?
* What is the Android version of the device?
Please be sure to include as much detail as possible, including any websites that may exhibit this issue, and any error messages that you may be receiving, exactly as they appear. This will ensure that we will have all the information needed to investigate into this. Thank you for your help and we look forward to hearing from you!

In addition to my home page, every time I start Firefox a tab opens with notifacation of an updated addon. Why does this tab continue to appear even though there is no updated version of the addon?

In addition to my home page, every time I start Firefox a tab opens with notification of an updated addon. Why does this tab continue to appear even though there is no updated version of the addon?

See these articles for some suggestions:
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Firefox+has+just+updated+tab+shows+each+time+you+start+Firefox
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/How+to+set+the+home+page - Firefox supports multiple home pages separated by '|' symbols
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Preferences_not_saved

Why does Firefox continue to crash?

Can someone please suggest why Firefox continues to crash when attempting to download a file. It happens every time, without fail.
* I have deleted the downloads.sqlite file (more than once) to no effect.
* I have disabled AVG firewall etc - to no effect.
* Firefox originally crashed on the latest version, so I downgraded to v5.0.1 - to no effect. I have checked using AVG and an online virus/spyware checker and can find no infection.
* I have submitted 17 crash reports since 29 September, but when I right click on any of them, and try to open in a new tab, I receive the following messge: “We couldn't find the OOID you're after. If you recently submitted this crash, it may still be in the queue.”
My OS is Vista Business 32 bit. Thank you for any help & advice.

(For the record, from "More system details")
Crash ID
See below please 
More Information
Here is a list of 'not received' crash reports:
Report ID --------------------------------------------- Date Submitted
bp-ff03aa8a-e680-4821-b260-864932111012 13/10/2011 12:31 a.m.
bp-44dead09-627a-449e-ac48-5a18a2111012 13/10/2011 12:30 a.m.
bp-bc42e81f-b31e-48fd-bd1b-6dad22111012 13/10/2011 12:26 a.m.
bp-5feaf006-257e-4fc3-9df5-9b8792111012 13/10/2011 12:24 a.m.
bp-84325d98-4938-4ed2-b574-ca6b12111012 13/10/2011 12:22 a.m.
bp-ef70207e-8a15-4c35-b763-7eb4b2111012 12/10/2011 11:55 p.m.
bp-20b38fa4-dbf6-4dd7-bff9-aee782111011 12/10/2011 12:03 a.m.
bp-63568c58-0826-4839-9839-b35512111010 11/10/2011 11:36 a.m.
bp-054a8e03-070b-479c-a6d0-9cd292111005 6/10/2011 5:42 p.m.
bp-32b490c5-1c99-486e-961b-6d1fa2111003 4/10/2011 6:50 p.m.
285f5b2f-121c-4303-aa7a-594af8461227 3/10/2011 12:27 p.m.
bp-beeb682a-5c13-4dbf-82f4-5cdfe2111001 2/10/2011 4:49 p.m.
bp-65965bd2-f6c1-488e-8cde-657802110929 30/09/2011 12:51 p.m.
bp-40b59c9f-5450-48c6-aec6-8f96e2110929 30/09/2011 12:37 p.m.
bp-140e8655-c044-47d9-a177-557bb2110929 30/09/2011 12:37 p.m.
092324db-f7ae-4e78-9280-801dd7a2b356 29/09/2011 12:12 p.m.
bp-e1a02380-6dbb-4bb0-9883-453d72110928 29/09/2011 12:12 p.m.
P.S. all of the available crash reports I checked show:
Signature: rapporttanzan5.dll@0x614c
More info, from http://kb.mozillazine.org/Firefox_crashes#Trusteer_Rapport
[http://www.trusteer.com/product Trusteer Rapport] (an application promoted by some banks for malware protection) may cause Firefox to crash. If you use this software, try disabling it. If that stops the crashes, try updating the software to the latest verion, uninstall the program if you don't need it, or contact [http://consumers.trusteer.com/report-problem Trusteer Support].

I already updated Adobe Flash to latest version, why can't Firefox detect it?

Through a company IT rep, he helped to update my Adobe Flash Player already along with installing Firefox 3.6
Now why does the firefox claim "You need to upgrade your Adobe Flash Player to watch this video" when the Flash Player was already updated to the latest (i.e. attempt to view youtube videos for testing).

There are two different versions of Flash, the ActiveX version which is used by Internet Explorer and the Plugin version which most other browsers use, including Firefox. If both are installed, two versions Adobe Flash should appear in Add / Remove Programs in the Windows Control Panel.
1.Download the Flash setup file from here: 
[http://fpdownload.adobe.com/get/flashplayer/current/install_flash_player.exe Adobe Flash - Plugin version]. 
Save it to your Desktop. 
2. Close Firefox using File > Exit 
then check the Task Manager > Processes tab to make sure '''firefox.exe''' is closed, 
{XP: Ctrl+Alt+Del, Vista: Shift+Ctrl+ESC = Processes tab}
3. Then run the Flash setup file from your Desktop.
* On Vista and Windows 7 you may need to run the plugin installer as Administrator by starting the installer via the right-click context menu if you do not get an UAC prompt to ask for permission to continue (i.e nothing seems to happen). 
See this: 
[http://vistasupport.mvps.org/run_as_administrator.htm]

Why don't Firefox load the updated JCPenney web page?

I've just spent nearly an hour on the phone with JCPenney, and then we got cut off. The gal is telling me where things are at on their new web site, and I'm telling her that no such thing appears on my page.
After we got cut off I opened Google Chrome just for the heck of it and used my LastPass to login to JCPenney. LO & BEHOLD!!!! All those things the gal was trying to tell me are on the page -- are actually on the page.
Now why will Google Chrome load JCPenney's new web site while Firefox continues to load the old site?

Could you provide a link to the page that has the problem?
When you have a problem with one particular site, a good "first thing to try" is clearing your Firefox cache and deleting your saved cookies for the site.
1. Clear Firefox's Cache
orange Firefox button ''or'' Tools menu > Options > Advanced
On the Network mini-tab > Cached Web Content : "Clear Now"
2. If needed, delete the site's cookies here -- note: if you are in the middle of a purchase, this might clear your cart
While viewing a page on the site, right-click and choose View Page Info > Security > "View Cookies"
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Why does my Firefox not have a Java plug-in?

My question is similar to "Java Plug-in for JRE7u21?" but all the suggestions there that worked are for Windows, and I'm on a Mac, and I don't want to hijack that thread. For the record, that thread is [/questions/958847]. aw 
I have Mac OS X 10.8.5 Mountain Lion, Firefox 24.0, which says it's up to date, and Java 7 update 45, also up to date. I only want answers for Mac OS X, not Windows, not Linux.
The online Java test works OK in Safari but not in Firefox. Firefox thinks Java is not installed. There's no "Java Applet Plug-in" in the plug-ins list.
Since Safari is OK, I assume there's a bug in Firefox. Can we narrow it down by identifying which combinations of versions (of Mac OS X, Firefox and Java) have the Java plug-in and which don't?

Security is a bad answer. Safari allows Java to run if the user allows it. Why can't Firefox do the same? If Firefox has security vulnerabilities that Safari doesn't have, how long will it take to fix them?
What's all this about the Java Deployment Toolkit? I'm talking about the JRE, the Java Runtime Environment. I'm not a developer, I'm not an administrator, I'm a user, and I want to use Firefox. Silly me.
Sorry for the irritation. I'm expletive deleted tired of people telling me what I can and can't do for my own safety.

Firefox continually crashes, on opening, whilst browsing, or when static

Firefox continually crashes to the extent that it has become unusable. I have updated to the newest version but the outcome is the same. From reading articles the problem may be due to an add on - "Any Colour". On restoring the session the "Any Colour" tab also reopens. I have tried to uninstall this add on via - Tools - Add Ons but when trying to open "add ons" nothing happens, I usually get a "script error" and Firefox usually hangs/crashes. I am at a loss what to do. Although I know my way round my PC - Windows 7 64 bit version. I am not very technically aware. I can manage basic instructions but that is about my limit.

We're sorry to hear that your Firefox seems to be crashing when you open it. Please perform the following steps to give us a crash report ID that helps us find out more about the cause of the crash.
#Press the following shortcut to get a Run window: [Windows] + [R]. This should bring up a window that contains a text field.
#In that text field, enter %APPDATA% and press Enter. An explorer window should open.
#From that explorer window, double-click on the ''Mozilla'' folder, then double-click on ''Firefox'' and then on ''Crash reports''. Double-click on ''submitted''.
#Now, you should see a list of files that contain reports. Go to ''View'' > ''Arrange Icons by'' > ''Modified'' to get the most recent files at the top of the window.
#Open the most recent 5 files with a text editor and copy the IDs.
#Paste each ID with '''bp-''' into the reply window on the forums.
Thanks in advance!
You can find more information and troubleshooting steps in the [[Firefox crashes]] article.

I keep getting a message that Firefox is open and not responding. That I have to close the Firefox application or restart my computer. A real pain. Why is the firefox application not closing in English

I keep getting a message that Firefox is open and not responding. That I have to close the Firefox application or restart my computer. A real pain. Why is the firefox application not closing.

Sounds like Firefox is "hanging at exit". That problem is frequently caused by an Extension or a Plugin. Read all of the following articles. 
NOTE: Establish a habit of exiting/closing Firefox with Firefox button > Exit or File > Exit to allow an orderly shutdown of Firefox and closing of all of the files that Firefox has open.
#Stop the Firefox process:
#*[http://kb.mozillazine.org/Kill_application Mozillazine - Kill application]
#*Windows 7 users click [http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/window-on-windows/reap-the-benefits-of-windows-7s-task-manager/2576 here]
#*Mac users: http://techheavy.com/2011/02/the-mac-task-manager/
#Why Firefox may hang:
#*[http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Firefox+hangs Firefox hangs] (see Hang at exit)
#*[http://kb.mozillazine.org/Firefox_hangs Firefox hangs (Mozillazine)] (see Hang at exit and Closing Firefox properly)
#*[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Firefox+is+already+running+but+is+not+responding Firefox is already running but is not responding]
#Use Firefox Safe Mode to find a problem with an Extension or Plugin:
#*Don't check anything when entering Safe Mode, just continue
#*If the problem does not occur in Safe Mode it is probably an Extension or Plugin causing the problem
#*See:
#**[[Safe Mode]] and [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Safe_Mode Safe Mode (Mozillazine)]
#**[http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes Troubleshooting extensions and themes]
#**[http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Troubleshooting+plugins Troubleshooting plugins]
#**[http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Basic+Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting]
'''If this reply solves your problem, please click "Solved It" next to this reply when signed-in to the forum.'''
Not related to your question, but...
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*Plug-in check --> http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/plugincheck/
*Adobe Shockwave for Director Netscape plug-in: [https://support.mozilla.org/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.org/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.org/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.org/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20Java%20plugin%20with%20Firefox#w_installing-or-updating-java Installing or Updating Java in Firefox]

Why won't Firefox 5 work with Mail Chimp?

Why doesn't Firefox 5.x work with MailChimp. Edit screens and tools in MailChimp worked fine in Firefox 4.x, but not in Firefox 5.x. In Firefox file, the "edit" screens for the MailChimp email editor display blank pages with no tool bars. Have to go back to Internet Explorer 9.x or Google Chrome in order to edit in Mail Chimp.

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Why won't Firefox won't download?

Why won't Firefox download? It completed the set up stage then stops.

If downloads hang at the last minute (just before reaching 100%), the cause might be antivirus software which tries to scan the file and during that process hangs the Firefox instance.
In order to fix the problem, try disabling the scanning as follows:
# In the [[Location bar autocomplete|Location bar]], type '''about:config''' and press '''Enter'''. The about:config "''This might void your warranty!''" warning page may appear.
# Click '''I'll be careful, I promise!''', to continue to the about:config page. A list of settings should appear
# Filter the list by typing in the search bar at the top. Type in ''scanWhenDone''. '''You should now find the "browser.download.scanWhenDone" preference'''.
#Double-click on that preference to set the value to ''false''.
#Next, try to download something and see if it still hangs.
Please reply and tell us whether this helped you!

Firefox keeps hijacking my files.

Firefox keeps hijacking my files. They can then be opened only with Firefox, and then other tools (which were written to use Internet Explorer) cannot do their job. Unfortunately, since the laptop is owned by my employer, I cannot simply remove Firefox from the laptop. How can I disable Firefox without removing it from my PC?
== As soon as I started using the laptop.

You can choose to open files with other applications by right clicking them and using the '''Open With...''' menu. From here, just choose the program you want to edit HTML files in.
When Firefox is the default browser, it becomes the default program for opening HTML files. If you want to change this, you can do this by right clicking a file and choosing Open With->Other. From here, pick the application you want to use, then check "Always use this program for files of this type".

Images Viewable in Firefox But Not In Explorer, Safari, Chrome.

I have a coldfusion page with images. The images are called up dynamically from my Mysql database. The image field with my database has the datatype "char(100)". All that is stored in that database field is the file path to the folder of which the image is stored which is: \photos\RSL\1.jpg.
On my webpage, the image placeholder looks like this:
<a href="#Unit_Info.comphoto1#"><img src="#Unit_Info.comphoto1#" alt="" name="1" width="98" height="73" /></a>
This images display just fine on Firefox, But Not In Explorer, Safari, & Chrome. These latter three just show a broken image. Could there be something wrong with either my coldfuson or Mysql file path where each of the letter three browsers are trying to access?
I'm running Coldfusion 9 on my local machine, using OS Window 7 Professional.

When I hard coded the file path it worked. I checked the source code and saw no white space. I even went to each browser's options dialog box to make sure that the show image options were checked. It may be my coding. In my image folder there are categories of other folders within folders that have images of which Coldfusion calls up whenever the browser needs it. Could that be the problem? Should I have all of my 300 images in one folder?
- Hannibal Hasan
On Sep 1, 2011, at 9:30 PM, Dan Bracuk <[email protected]> wrote:
First thing I'd try would be to hard code the expected value and see if that works. If it does, I'd look at the html source code from the problematic browsers and see if there is any unexpected white space.
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