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Firefox will not open

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I received an error message warning of suspected malware when attempting to update a Firefox password using Dashlane and chose the block option. Now whenever I try to open Firefox I get this message:

The application “Firefox” can’t be opened.

I have tried reinstalling Firefox but it doesn't work. I do not know which app sent the original message, since I did not have Norton app blocking activated.

I received an error message warning of suspected malware when attempting to update a Firefox password using Dashlane and chose the block option. Now whenever I try to open Firefox I get this message: The application “Firefox” can’t be opened. I have tried reinstalling Firefox but it doesn't work. I do not know which app sent the original message, since I did not have Norton app blocking activated.

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You may have ad/mal-ware. Further information can be found in this article;
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-caused-malware?cache=no

Run most or all of the listed malware scanners. Each works differently.
If one program misses something, another may pick it up.

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hello

becket.mcgrath..........

STEP:1

Clear all cookies, site data and cache

  • Click the ≡ menu button. and select Options.
  • Select the Privacy & Security panel and go to the Cookies and Site Data section.
  • Click the Clear Data… button. The Clear Data dialog will appear.
  • Click Clear.

STEP:2

  1. In the address bar, type about:config > click 'Enter'.
  2. You'll get a warning message, This might void your warranty!, click I'll be careful, I promise!
  3. Double-click browser. ssl_override_behavior and change the value from '1' to '2'.
  4. Restart Firefox

tell me its help

thank you!

Hi becket.mcgrath, I think it might be a system-level block. Could you check whether the "Security & Privacy" settings panel mentions anything about this:

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/change-security-privacy-general-preferences-mh11784/mac

Neither of these worked. For Arman: Are those menu commands for Firefox? If so, that won't work, as I can't open Firefox...

தீர்வு தேர்ந்தெடுக்கப்பட்டது

You may have ad/mal-ware. Further information can be found in this article;
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-caused-malware?cache=no

Run most or all of the listed malware scanners. Each works differently.
If one program misses something, another may pick it up.

Thanks. Nothing came up on malware scans but deleting and creating a new profile fixed it.

That was very good work. Well Done.
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