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add on manager won't load adblock plus download corrupt

finisher1111
finisher1111
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I just did a restore point and now add on manager won't load and trying to download ad block plus gives me a message that it is a corrupt file. I looked at the FAQs but they didn't help. I have scrn shots, but don't know how to attach them here. I pasted troubleshooting manually. I did have ad block plus before the restore.

I just did a restore point and now add on manager won't load and trying to download ad block plus gives me a message that it is a corrupt file. I looked at the FAQs but they didn't help. I have scrn shots, but don't know how to attach them here. I pasted troubleshooting manually. I did have ad block plus before the restore.

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The Reset Firefox feature can fix many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information. Note: This will cause you to lose any Extensions, Open websites, and some Preferences.

To Reset Firefox do the following:

  1. Go to Firefox > Help > Troubleshooting Information.
  2. Click the "Reset Firefox" button.
  3. Firefox will close and reset. After Firefox is done, it will show a window with the information that is imported. Click Finish.
  4. Firefox will open with all factory defaults applied.


Further information can be found in the Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings article.

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user633449
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Chosen Solution

The Reset Firefox feature can fix many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information. Note: This will cause you to lose any Extensions, Open websites, and some Preferences.

To Reset Firefox do the following:

  1. Go to Firefox > Help > Troubleshooting Information.
  2. Click the "Reset Firefox" button.
  3. Firefox will close and reset. After Firefox is done, it will show a window with the information that is imported. Click Finish.
  4. Firefox will open with all factory defaults applied.


Further information can be found in the Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings article.

Did this fix your problems? Please report back to us!

finisher1111
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Thanks for the help. All seems to be fine now