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"Firefox already open" msg prevents launching browser

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dkalman
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Using with OS 10.12.6 Tried using Refresh Firefox, then was unable to open the browser, with a message "Close Firefox" indicating the a copy as already open. I have tried rebooting, deleting and reloading Firefox, opening in Safe mode, etc, without success.

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Using with OS 10.12.6 Tried using Refresh Firefox, then was unable to open the browser, with a message "Close Firefox" indicating the a copy as already open. I have tried rebooting, deleting and reloading Firefox, opening in Safe mode, etc, without success. Help!

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FredMcD
FredMcD
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What's your Firefox version?

https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Firefox+is+already+running+but+is+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