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Firefox is already running, but not responding.

Firefox Troubleshooting
FredMcD replied
SuMo Bot
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Please help! I continue to get the ‘Firefox is already running, but not responding. The old Firefox process must be closed to open a new window.’ error.

I have tried everything suggested I’ve come across and I have still not been able to resolve the problem.

I have tried the following: -End Process from the Windows Task Manager Processes tab (firefox.exe will not close) -Kill task from Command Prompt -created a new profile -tried deleting the parent.lock from profile -restarted computer

None of these solutions are working! What am I missing?!

Please help! I continue to get the ‘Firefox is already running, but not responding. The old Firefox process must be closed to open a new window.’ error. I have tried everything suggested I’ve come across and I have still not been able to resolve the problem. I have tried the following: -End Process from the Windows Task Manager Processes tab (firefox.exe will not close) -Kill task from Command Prompt -created a new profile -tried deleting the parent.lock from profile -restarted computer None of these solutions are working! What am I missing?!

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FredMcD
FredMcD

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-already-running-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

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Thanks Fred. I previously tried all the options in link #1 you sent.

I don’t have a Mac, I’m not sure how to translate the info from links #2 & #3 to my PC.

Link #4 didn’t open for me.

FredMcD
FredMcD

kate.chambers said
Link #4 didn’t open for me.

I informed the admin.

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