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Firefox works ok until I enter passwords on any site, then stops responding. If closed will not re-open.

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I'm running windows 7 and firefox 17. I have tried uninstalling and re-loading and re-setting, but problem persists. MS IE still works ok.

I'm running windows 7 and firefox 17. I have tried uninstalling and re-loading and re-setting, but problem persists. MS IE still works ok.

தீர்வு தேர்ந்தெடுக்கப்பட்டது

Found the problem. Some kind of "security" plugin had been installed called: Rapport. It locked up the browser anytime I tried logging into a bank, eBay, etc... It subsequently disabled all other browsers (IE, Chrome). It is not only a plugin but runs as a windows service and is no picnic to remove. Had to do it in safe mode.

Good luck.

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I have already been through the self help screens. It has only started doing this in the last five days. No settings have changed. Browsing is fine, until I try entering passwords. Then stops responding and PC needs to be re-booted before Firefox can be re-opened.

Same problem here. In addition, not only will FF not restart after closing, but IE will not open either. I've shut all instances down in Task Manager but it doesn't help. Attempting to start FF it will show in the TM but won't load up.

Tried disabling AVG anti-virus. No help.

Started Windows in Safe Mode, FF works fine...no lock ups.

Help?

A possible cause is security software (firewall,anti-virus) that blocks or restricts Firefox or the plugin-container process without informing you, possibly after detecting changes (update) to the Firefox program.

Remove all rules for Firefox and the plugin-container from the permissions list in the firewall and let your firewall ask again for permission to get full unrestricted access to internet for Firefox and the plugin-container process and the updater process.

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தீர்வு தேர்ந்தெடுக்கப்பட்டது

Found the problem. Some kind of "security" plugin had been installed called: Rapport. It locked up the browser anytime I tried logging into a bank, eBay, etc... It subsequently disabled all other browsers (IE, Chrome). It is not only a plugin but runs as a windows service and is no picnic to remove. Had to do it in safe mode.

Good luck.

I have ben using Rapport since its inception and never had any trouble until recently,I also have Norton 360 installed and this has not caused any bother in the past.I am 86yrs old so any solution you have must be very specific and detailed for me, also instructions how to carry it out.It is a real pain having to re-start every time I try to get my bank details!!!!!!

Parbuster,

This link gives instructions on uninstalling Rapport:

http://www.trusteer.com/support/uninstalling-rapport-windows-vista-and-windows-7

I have already stopped Rapport not uninstalled and got through to the required page with no problem FF was working OK.However Rapport checks everything when I visit websites am I safe without it???

Trusteer Rapport sounds useful if you read their website *http://www.trusteer.com/LP/Learn-More.html

But remember Firefox itself by default gives some phishing protection.

The point with the Rapport software is that the up-to-date versions often work ok with Firefox, so as long as you keep the Rapport software updated you should not have many problems.

I suppose something you could consider is using Rapport when you are banking or making purchases, but not whilst doing ordinary browsing.

Make sure you make a note of

  1. How to stop Rapport if it causes problems again like crashing Firefox
  2. The support site in case you need to report problems or ask questions
    http://www.trusteer.com/support/en/report-problem
  3. The Rapport installation link, so that you are able to update the software when required
    http://www.trusteer.com/support/rapport-installation-links
    Again if Firefox is broken Internet Explorer could be used.