Please explain the problem in detail. What happens? What are the exact error message(s) ?

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Configure firewalls so that Firefox can access the Internet. {web link}

It started when firefox asked to be my default browser. I clicked yes and then settings came up and everything stopped. I can not open any of the shortcuts and can not even open the start menu. The last time something like this happened I needed to sign on to firefox. Now I can't see how to do that.

Thomas

thomas.ervin said

. . . . settings came up and everything stopped

Is that a Windows or Firefox setting?

Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link}

A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh). Is the problem still there?

Start your Computer in safe mode with network support. Then start Firefox. Try Secure websites. Is the problem still there?

http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Linux+Safe+Mode Starting Any Computer In Safe Mode; Free Online Encyclopedia