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Firefox does not close down properly since update

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bmd6486
bmd6486
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Ever since Firefox updated to version 29, when I close the browser there are times when I try to open the browser and get this message: Firefox is already running but is not responding. Why is this now happening?

Ever since Firefox updated to version 29, when I close the browser there are times when I try to open the browser and get this message: Firefox is already running but is not responding. Why is this now happening?

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jisstom
jisstom
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Hello bmd6486,

The Reset Firefox feature can fix many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information.
Note: This will cause you to lose any Extensions and some Preferences.

  • Open websites will not be saved in Firefox versions lower than 25.

To Reset Firefox do the following:

  1. Go to Firefox > Help > Troubleshooting Information.
  2. Click the "Reset Firefox" button.
  3. Firefox will close and reset. After Firefox is done, it will show a window with the information that is imported. Click Finish.
  4. Firefox will open with all factory defaults applied.

Further information can be found in the Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings article.

Did this fix your problems? Please report back to us!

Thank you.

HPWC
HPWC
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Reset Firefox did not help.

I am sure many users will find out about this problem in the next few days.

Believe it requires fixing the browser.

I have reinstalled v 28.0. Will wait for the next release.

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cor-el
cor-el
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See:

Use "Firefox > Exit" (Windows: Firefox/File > Exit; Mac: Firefox > Quit Firefox; Linux: Firefox/File > Quit) to close Firefox if you are currently doing that by clicking the close X on the Firefox title bar.

You can also check for issues with plugins.