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Firefox does not load-multiple copies prevent

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Firefox does not load it says another Firefox is open and must close - or, it does not load at all, only a tab. I have taken this to the Geek Squad and they couldnt figure it out either even after reloading the browser. nancy

Firefox does not load it says another Firefox is open and must close - or, it does not load at all, only a tab. I have taken this to the Geek Squad and they couldn''t figure it out either even after reloading the browser. nancy

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Step one would be a reboot.


Make sure you close the browser using; Windows: Menu > File > Exit Mac: Menu > Firefox > Quit Firefox Linux: Menu > File > Quit

Some users have reported issues when closing the browser using the X upper-right of the window.


https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-already-running-not-responding

https://www.basezap.com/cant-open-firefox-because-a-copy-of-firefox-is-already-open-mac/

https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/196771/cant-open-firefox-because-a-copy-of-firefox-is-already-open

http://kb.mozillazine.org/Firefox.exe_always_open