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message " restart firefox to complete changes "

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mazaia2010
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thx for Mozilla , I prefer mozilla firefox more than all another browser . but I have problem when I install an extension or plugin. I try to install easy youtube downloder but after loading it the browser appeared to me button to restart the firefox I click on it, and firefox restart, but I didn't find any chang or no thing added. note: I clicked on tools->add-ons->extension and I saw the same meesage (button) every time , restart firefox , I sure you can help me, thx for your supporting.

thx for Mozilla , I prefer mozilla firefox more than all another browser . but I have problem when I install an extension or plugin. I try to install easy youtube downloder but after loading it the browser appeared to me button to restart the firefox I click on it, and firefox restart, but I didn't find any chang or no thing added. '''note''': I clicked on tools->add-ons->extension and I saw the same meesage (button) every time , restart firefox , I sure you can help me, thx for your supporting.

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the-edmeister
the-edmeister
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Try resetting the Extension Manager. With Firefox closed, delete the following files in your Profile folder':
extensions.cache
extensions.ini
extensions.rdf
and
compatibility.ini
They'll be re-created when you open Firefox.

Making sure Firefox closed:
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Kill_application

Profile location:
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder

You may need to show hidden files to locate your profile:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/us.../hiddenfiles.mspx

cor-el
cor-el
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You may also need to check http://kb.mozillazine.org/Preferences_not_saved

mazaia2010
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thx for good responses , it's very clear , and problem solved :) but, I am so sory, I have a new problem :( when I tried to save any video including in youtube I can't , and the size of video file was zero byte . note: this problem with any type video " 3GP , MP4 , FLV , HD " pleas I need your supporting I am sory if there is bad writing . thx :)