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Firefox updated Java plugins this morning. Since then, the Download Window does not show correct progress, and does not close. It shows the file download and 'Start' but does not show progress beyond that. Can be closed manually. Settings are correct a

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I Download a file; Download File window opens, shows name, size of file, etc., "Start" shows; Progress Bar does not move, status does not change, Download Window never indicates file status; Checking File Manager shows file has downloaded; Download Window can be closed manually; Tools/Options/Downloads is set to open Download Window and close it when file download is complete.

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Every time Firefox opened

== After booting up and having java plugins updated this morning.

I Download a file; Download File window opens, shows name, size of file, etc., "Start" shows; Progress Bar does not move, status does not change, Download Window never indicates file status; Checking File Manager shows file has downloaded; Download Window can be closed manually; Tools/Options/Downloads is set to open Download Window and close it when file download is complete. == This happened == Every time Firefox opened == After booting up and having java plugins updated this morning.

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Hello Tim.

You may be having a problem with some Firefox add-on that is hindering your Firefox's normal behavior. Have you tried disabling all add-ons (just to check), to see if Firefox goes back to normal?

Whenever you have a problem with Firefox, whatever it is, you should make sure it's not coming from one of your installed add-ons, be it an extension, a theme or a plugin. To do that easily and cleanly, run Firefox in safe mode and select Disable all add-ons. If the problem disappears, you know it's from an add-on. Disable them all in normal mode, and enable them one at a time until you find the source of the problem. See this article for information about troubleshooting extensions and theme. You can troubleshoot plugins the same way.

If you want support for one of your add-ons, you'll need to contact its author.