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Need desktop Firefox icon

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Lost good desktop icon for Firefox (Firefox is running ok)

Lost good desktop icon for Firefox (Firefox is running ok)

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You can go to the Firefox installation folder and right-click the firefox.exe program. Use Send to: Desktop to create an new desktop shortcut.

  • C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\
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Separate Issue; Your System Details shows;

Installed Plug-ins

Shockwave Flash 29.0 r0 Shockwave Flash 18.0 r0 Shockwave Flash 15.0 r0 Shockwave Flash 22.0 r0 Shockwave Flash 20.0 r0
Having more than one version of a program may cause issues. You must remove the older programs. Then get the current full installer.

Flash: Grab the uninstaller from here:

http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-windows.html Uninstall Flash Player | Windows

http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-mac-os.html Uninstall Flash Player | Mac

Then reinstall the latest version.

Note: Windows users should download the active_x for Internet Explorer. and the plugin for Plugin-based browsers (like Firefox).

Note: Windows 8 and Windows 10 have built-in flash players and Adobe will cause a conflict. Install the plugin only. Not the active_x.

Flash Player Version 30.0.0.113

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Direct link scans current system and browser Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ Step 1: Select Operating System Step 2: Select A Version (Firefox, Win IE . . . .) Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>


See if there are updates for your graphics drivers https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/upgrade-graphics-drivers-use-hardware-acceleration

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JeemJ said

Need desktop Firefox icon

Right-click on the shortcut and select Properties. Under Shortcut, select Change Icon.

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You can go to the Firefox installation folder and right-click the firefox.exe program. Use Send to: Desktop to create an new desktop shortcut.

  • C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\