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Johnathonbecker
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I've been getting the following error message when launching firefox 36.0:

"The application had a problem and crashed. Unfortunately, the crash reporter is unable to submit a report for this crash.

Details: The application did not identify itself."

It's only affecting my PC version of Firefox as it still works on all my mobile devices and tablet.

I've uninstalled several times. I've installed version 35.0 with the same results.

I've been getting the following error message when launching firefox 36.0: "The application had a problem and crashed. Unfortunately, the crash reporter is unable to submit a report for this crash. Details: The application did not identify itself." It's only affecting my PC version of Firefox as it still works on all my mobile devices and tablet. I've uninstalled several times. I've installed version 35.0 with the same results.

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FredMcD
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Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web Link} by holding down the <Shift>
(Mac Options) key, and then starting Firefox. Is the problem still there?

Start your Computer in safe mode with networking. Then start Firefox. Try Safe web sites.

Starting The Computer In Safe Mode;
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Type about:preferences#advanced<enter> in the address bar.

Under Advanced, Select Data Choices. Turn on Crash Reporter.

cor-el
cor-el
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Do a clean reinstall and delete the Firefox program folder before (re)installing a fresh copy of the current Firefox release.

If possible uninstall your current Firefox version to cleanup the Windows registry and settings in security software.

  • Do NOT remove "personal data" when you uninstall your current Firefox version, because this will remove all profile folders and you lose personal data like bookmarks and passwords including data in profiles created by other Firefox versions.

Remove the Firefox program folder before installing that newly downloaded copy of the Firefox installer.

  • (32 bit Windows) "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\"
  • (64 bit Windows) "C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\"

Your bookmarks and other personal data are stored in the Firefox profile folder and won't be affected by an uninstall and (re)install, but make sure NOT to remove personal data when you uninstall Firefox as that will remove all Firefox profile folders and you lose your personal data.

If you keep having problems then also create a new profile.