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when I try to open firefox the program opens but will stay minized and cannot be expanded

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bryan_snow
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Firefox opens but remains minimized on the task bar. I cannot expand the program to actually browse the web and do anything additional. In the picture I moused over firefox it shows to be open but cannot be expanded.

Firefox opens but remains minimized on the task bar. I cannot expand the program to actually browse the web and do anything additional. In the picture I moused over firefox it shows to be open but cannot be expanded.

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FredMcD
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You may have a corrupt xulstore.json file. https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/changes-toolbars-and-window-sizes-are-not-saved