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Firefox only shows in the task bar

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martgs12
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since yesterdays update Firefox only shows on the task bar and not in a window, I have run a refresh it now work but has deleted all my passwords and book marks with out warning me dis it back them up or shall I just stop using Firefox

since yesterdays update Firefox only shows on the task bar and not in a window, I have run a refresh it now work but has deleted all my passwords and book marks with out warning me dis it back them up or shall I just stop using Firefox

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FredMcD
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If the browser is running, but not showing on the screen, it could be the window is open outside where you can see it.

Let's try the easy way first.

Do you have the Firefox icon on your quick launch? Right-click on it and select Open New Window. Sometimes this works.

Close the first window. Wait a few moments, then close the browser by Menu > File > Exit.

FredMcD
FredMcD
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If the above does not work,

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/changes-toolbars-and-window-sizes-are-not-saved You may have corrupt xulstore.json file.

Close Firefox. Open your file browser to this hidden location:

  • Mac: *~/Library/Application Support/Firefox/Profiles
  • Linux: *~/.mozilla/firefox/Profiles
  • Windows: %AppData%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles
  • *C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles
  • Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\<user>\Application Data

\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\

Search for the above file. Then rename or delete it. Restart Firefox.