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Upgraded to Firefox 29.0.1. It does not close down properly.

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Pete101
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Upgraded to version 29.0.1 from Version 28 (which worked a treat).

Now I find that when I click on the "x" on the website Firefiox does not close down properply (unlike version 28).

Firefox appears to have disappeared, but still hangs about in the background.

When I click on the Firefox icon again I get a "firefox is already running error".

I've tried all the usual suggestions i.e. re-installing, using CTRL-W instead, standing in a bucket of sand, etc.

Bottom line is that the latest version sucks. Sorry guys.

Upgraded to version 29.0.1 from Version 28 (which worked a treat). Now I find that when I click on the "x" on the website Firefiox does not close down properply (unlike version 28). Firefox appears to have disappeared, but still hangs about in the background. When I click on the Firefox icon again I get a "firefox is already running error". I've tried all the usual suggestions i.e. re-installing, using CTRL-W instead, standing in a bucket of sand, etc. Bottom line is that the latest version sucks. Sorry guys.

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Moses
Moses
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Make sure Firefox isn't set to clear history automatically upon closing. Go to the new menu (3 horizontal bar icon at the very far right) → Tools → Privacy| Set it to Firefox will: [Remember History]

Pete101
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Hi Moses,

Many thanks for your response. It's much appreciated.

I can confirm that your above suggestion appears to work ok.

However, as I use a SHARED computer I don't want Firefox to remember my browsing history when I exit. That's why I ticked that box in the first place.

Therefore I don't see it as a proper solution, but thank you.

Best regards,

Pete

cor-el
cor-el
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You can run Firefox in Private Browsing mode to prevent storing data on the hard drive.