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Firefox won't open.

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rblundin
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Firefox won't open. Tried this: Restarted computer, uninstalled browser/reinstalled... tried "refresh"... tried to open as admin... no joy.

Firefox won't open. Tried this: Restarted computer, uninstalled browser/reinstalled... tried "refresh"... tried to open as admin... no joy.

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cor-el
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If you use Webroot security software then look at this thread for possible workarounds for now like to run Firefox in Windows 8 compatibility mode or Firefox 98 Developer Edition.

James
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https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/97.0.1/releasenotes/

Fixed Works around problems with WebRoot SecureAnywhere antivirus rendering Firefox unusable in some situations