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Firefox is already running, but is not responding. The old Firefox process must be closed to open a new window.

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James
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I get this message when i double click a link in an rtf file. Previously opened link in a new tab, no problem, now I get this message constantly. Have to manually open a new tab, then paste the link in, and open the site.

I get this message when i double click a link in an rtf file. Previously opened link in a new tab, no problem, now I get this message constantly. Have to manually open a new tab, then paste the link in, and open the site.

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FredMcD
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https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Firefox+is+already+running+but+is+not+responding

https://www.basezap.com/cant-open-firefox-because-a-copy-of-firefox-is-already-open-mac/

https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/196771/cant-open-firefox-because-a-copy-of-firefox-is-already-open

http://kb.mozillazine.org/Firefox.exe_always_open