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The quit commands (menu selection AND key combination) don't work in Firefox 38

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ender21
ender21

When I updated to Firefox 38 the quit commands ceased working. ALT+F4 closes the application as does clicking the X on the title bar but without providing the options to cancel or save the session.

If I disable all add-ons, CTRL+Q closes the application but without providing the options mentioned.

My add-ons include Tab Mix Plus which has a session manager I am using.

I have reinstalled version 37 on my main system but still have version 38 on another system.

When I updated to Firefox 38 the quit commands ceased working. ALT+F4 closes the application as does clicking the X on the title bar but without providing the options to cancel or save the session. If I disable all add-ons, CTRL+Q closes the application but without providing the options mentioned. My add-ons include Tab Mix Plus which has a session manager I am using. I have reinstalled version 37 on my main system but still have version 38 on another system.

Chosen solution

For the record, the problem was caused by interaction with an add-on which has since been updated to fix the problem.

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the-edmeister
the-edmeister
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See what happens in the Firefox SafeMode.

cor-el
cor-el
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What is the current startup setting?

  • Edit > Preferences > General > Startup: "When Firefox Starts":
    "Show my windows and tabs from last time"
    "Show my home page"
    "Show a blank page"
ender21
ender21 Question owner

Thank you for the replies.

1. After starting in safe mode CTRL+Q causes Firefox to close without offering the options of cancelling or saving the session.

2. I attach a snapshot of the Start preferences in Firefox, a snapshot of the Tab Mix Plus options for start up and a snapshot of the options I have always had after the quit command.

ender21
ender21 Question owner

Chosen Solution

For the record, the problem was caused by interaction with an add-on which has since been updated to fix the problem.