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when I try to reopen Firefox, it says its already running and to restart my computer or close it down. But, it isn't open. This just started when I downloaded the newest version

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I open Firefox, use it then close it. Next time I try to open it, I get a message saying its already open, but, it isnt. I have to constantly restart my computer to use Firefox. What can I do to fix this?

This happened

A few times a week

== I downloaded the newest version of Firefox

I open Firefox, use it then close it. Next time I try to open it, I get a message saying its already open, but, it isnt. I have to constantly restart my computer to use Firefox. What can I do to fix this? == This happened == A few times a week == I downloaded the newest version of Firefox

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cor-el
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See http://kb.mozillazine.org/Firefox_hangs and Firefox hangs or is not responding - How to fix (Hang at exit)