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''File names and program names are different for Mozilla Suite.'' | ''File names and program names are different for Mozilla Suite.'' | ||
If Firefox used to work correctly, but it no longer starts when you try to run it, then this article may help | If Firefox used to work correctly, but it no longer starts when you try to run it, then this article may help. | ||
== | ==Profile In Use== | ||
If you receive the "profile is in use" error when trying to launch the application, this means the profile is locked. See the [[Profile in use]] article for instructions on fixing this. | If you receive the "profile is in use" error when trying to launch the application, this means the profile is locked. See the [[Profile in use]] article for instructions on fixing this. | ||
== | ==Settings Are Gone== | ||
* Make sure you're using the correct profile. Run the [[Profile Manager]] and select the default profile. | |||
* If that wasn't your problem and you have backed up your profile, you should be able to simply copy the backed up files to your new profile. See [[Profile folder#What do I do if my profile's corrupted? | "What do I do if my profile's corrupted?"]] for help on doing this. | |||
* If you are missing themes or extensions, you will have to reinstall them from scratch. | |||
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== | ==Doesn't Start At All== | ||
Perform the [[standard diagnostic]]. | |||
===Firefox 1.0.2 for Mac=== | |||
From [http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/releases/1.0.2.html Firefox 1.0.2 Release Notes]: | From [http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/releases/1.0.2.html Firefox 1.0.2 Release Notes]: | ||
:''If Firefox does not display a browser window, quit Firefox using Cmd+Q and open [[Profile folder|<tt>~/Library/Application Support/Firefox/Profiles/<garble>.default/</tt>]] and remove "localstore.rdf". Restart Firefox. Any toolbar customizations you have made or window placement will be lost'' | :''If Firefox does not display a browser window, quit Firefox using Cmd+Q and open [[Profile folder|<tt>~/Library/Application Support/Firefox/Profiles/<garble>.default/</tt>]] and remove "localstore.rdf". Restart Firefox. Any toolbar customizations you have made or window placement will be lost'' | ||
[[Category:Issues (Firefox)]] | [[Category:Issues (Firefox)]] |
Revision as of 01:30, 6 July 2005
File names and program names are different for Mozilla Suite.
If Firefox used to work correctly, but it no longer starts when you try to run it, then this article may help.
Profile In Use
If you receive the "profile is in use" error when trying to launch the application, this means the profile is locked. See the Profile in use article for instructions on fixing this.
Settings Are Gone
- Make sure you're using the correct profile. Run the Profile Manager and select the default profile.
- If that wasn't your problem and you have backed up your profile, you should be able to simply copy the backed up files to your new profile. See "What do I do if my profile's corrupted?" for help on doing this.
- If you are missing themes or extensions, you will have to reinstall them from scratch.
Doesn't Start At All
Perform the standard diagnostic.
Firefox 1.0.2 for Mac
From Firefox 1.0.2 Release Notes:
- If Firefox does not display a browser window, quit Firefox using Cmd+Q and open ~/Library/Application Support/Firefox/Profiles/<garble>.default/ and remove "localstore.rdf". Restart Firefox. Any toolbar customizations you have made or window placement will be lost