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Am installing an update to CCleaner. Need to temporarily disable firefox. How do I do that?

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cterlep
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I want to install an update to CCleaner on my computer. When I run it, it says firefox needs to close - then install update - then start firefox again. How do I stop firefox and restart it again?

I want to install an update to CCleaner on my computer. When I run it, it says firefox needs to close - then install update - then start firefox again. How do I stop firefox and restart it again?

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alan_r
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You don't need to disable Firefox just close it in the usual way -

X in top right hand corner, or

Firefox button>Exit.

If Firefox seems to be closed already, it may not have shut down properly. Use the Task Manager to close the application or finish the process.

Modified by alan_r

alan_r
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One further comment - When using CCleaner, which I do, do not check any of the boxes in the Advanced section; they come with heavy warnings.

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