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Firefox still running when i exit and i can't re-open it.

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Gregory
Gregory
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https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-already-running-not-responding

I try all the above with no results.

Many - many times when i exit from the mozilla firefox 29.0.1 and try to re-open it it bring me the window that the program stil runs and i must MANUALLY terminate the firefox service so i can run the firefox again.

WHY THIS HAPPENING AND HOW WE CAN SOLVE THIS ISSUE?

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-already-running-not-responding I try all the above with no results. Many - many times when i exit from the mozilla firefox 29.0.1 and try to re-open it it bring me the window that the program stil runs and i must MANUALLY terminate the firefox service so i can run the firefox again. WHY THIS HAPPENING AND HOW WE CAN SOLVE THIS ISSUE?

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Mosty
Mosty
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It rarely happens with me.. If it took a long time, try terminating it manually from Task manager and it would work again.

FredMcD
FredMcD
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From what I have been reading from other posts on this forum, the issue may be caused by the clear history settings.

Press the <Alt> or <F10> key to bring up the tool bar. Then Tools > Options > Privacy. The button next to History, select Use Custom Settings.

At the bottom of the page, turn on Clear History When Firefox Closes. At the far right, press the Settings button. Turn on ONLY Cache and Form And Search History leaving the others off.

This is not a cure but will make it easier if Firefox locks up. https://support.mozilla.org/questions/997866?esab=a&s=&r=1&as=s {web link}