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After closing firefox and then reopening it, a message states that firefox is already running (in the background) and to restart computer.

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the window closes normally, then when i reopen it i receive a message that states Firefox is still running. i open task manager and it is not shown on the application tab but is shown in the process tab, where i "end process" i would appreciate any help. thank you

the window closes normally, then when i reopen it i receive a message that states Firefox is still running. i open task manager and it is not shown on the application tab but is shown in the process tab, where i "end process" i would appreciate any help. thank you

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Give some time firefox to open and closing it

  • use Firefox/File-Exit to close firefox instead of [x] button and try
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See "Hang at exit":

See "Firefox hangs when you quit it":

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the hangs at exit did the trick, i couldn't find that on my own, thank you for replying.