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Can not open Firefox getting error message saying another page is open but there is not.

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bryanswf
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When I try and open my Firefox there is an error message that comes up that says Firefox is already running and I must close the other page but there is not another page open. I have shut down my computer and the message is still coming up.

When I try and open my Firefox there is an error message that comes up that says Firefox is already running and I must close the other page but there is not another page open. I have shut down my computer and the message is still coming up.

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silkphoenix
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Please read this article to see if it helps:


http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Firefox+is+already+running+but+is+not+responding

mastadizzy
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Hi,

Maybe this is just a one-off solution:

  • Open taskmanager (ctrl + shift + esc in vista)
  • Go to "processes"-tab
  • Search and select firefox.exe
  • Click on the button "end task"
  • Try to open firefox again

Kind regards, Joren

Edit: I think the link silkphoeni... posted is more complete.

Modified by mastadizzy