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I cannot close firefox without closing the process via the windows task manager.

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Avyrex
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The X in the top right corner, the 'Exit' command under 'File', nor right-click+close on the taskbar will close Firefox. I have to press ctrl+alt+del, and close the process manually.

The X in the top right corner, the 'Exit' command under 'File', nor right-click+close on the taskbar will close Firefox. I have to press ctrl+alt+del, and close the process manually.

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the-edmeister
the-edmeister
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https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Firefox%20hangs
See hang-at-exit

Avyrex
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You sir, are awesome