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have tried everything to restore bookmarks but message says there is a conflict with another program using the file

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I have tried everything to get the Bookmarks to function but with zero success. nothing works a message came up that the bookmrks could not be displayed because the file "places.sqlite" was being used by another program. cant add delete or change and nothing appears on the bookmark toolbar.

I have tried everything to get the Bookmarks to function but with zero success. nothing works a message came up that the bookmrks could not be displayed because the file "places.sqlite" was being used by another program. cant add delete or change and nothing appears on the bookmark toolbar.

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Reboot the computer. Is the problem still there?

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Yamama_sh
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Please try this to get your lost bookmarks back: http://mzl.la/1BAQGUu Let me know if it works

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FredMcD
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Separate Security Issue: Update your Flash Player or remove it using these links; Uninstall Flash Player | Windows {web link} Uninstall Flash Player | Mac {web link}

Note: Windows users should download the ActiveX 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 ActiveX.

Flash Player Version: Version 32.0.0.114

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

FredMcD
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Reboot the computer. Is the problem still there?