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Firefox.exe process does not end even after I close the browser.

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lp027
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I have seen the below thread which does not solve my problem. I also tried starting firefox in safemode and setting Uncheck Use hardware

acceleration when available = false but still the problem exist. Please help. Everytime I close the browser Firefox.exe process still exist in

task manager....

'When I close Firefox, the windows closes normally, but firefox.exe still appears in Processes in Task Manager. I have to End Process to open

Firefox again, and it goes to Restore Last Session page.'

I have seen the below thread which does not solve my problem. I also tried starting firefox in safemode and setting Uncheck Use hardware acceleration when available = false but still the problem exist. Please help. Everytime I close the browser Firefox.exe process still exist in task manager.... 'When I close Firefox, the windows closes normally, but firefox.exe still appears in Processes in Task Manager. I have to End Process to open Firefox again, and it goes to Restore Last Session page.'

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cor-el
cor-el
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Use one of these to close Firefox if you are currently doing that by clicking the close X on the Firefox title bar.

  • "3-bar" menu button -> Exit (Power button)
  • Windows: File -> Exit
  • Mac: Firefox -> Quit Firefox
  • Linux: File -> Quit
FredMcD
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Sometimes when FF is closing, not all of it shuts down properly. On Windows, start the Task Manager. (Other systems may have different names and / or commands). Select Processes. Look down the list for Firefox. Right click and select End Task. If this problem keeps coming up, ask for more help.