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Old 5th May 2007, 07:26
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I have used firefox for last few years without any problems. I got a new PC and it was working on that ok up untill i got a virus. I got rid of the virus ok (antivirus dealt with) and i have ckecked my PC with all sorts of security tools including online virus checks from trend micro...all security on pc is updated regularly and i have had no probs since apart from......

Firefox will only open after running in process for about 3-4 hours (left it running to see what would happen and it did eventually open!!!!!) if i click on the icon i can see within the task manager that firefox is attempting to open (using about 50 of CPU in its attempts) but as said unless i leave for hours it never appears. IE7 is working fine but I really dislike this browser (altho better that the old IE)

have tried uninstalling and reinstalling several times with no change.......I am at a loss!! i have a portable copy of Firefox on my memory stick and that opens fine.

Help!!
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Old 5th May 2007, 07:32
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Hi JB

Welcome to TCF

I run FF too mate and have never had a problem with it. I'd try dumping IE7 and then see.
What other malware/spyware tools do you use?
What's your AV and Firewall?
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Old 5th May 2007, 10:16
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i have never had a problem un till now....big fan of firefox. using mcafee (bith AV and firewall) only as it came free with PC.

use also spy sweeper (full version) spware doctor, AVG anti-root kit, spybot search and destroy, ad-aware personal and crap cleaner (to keep clean)
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Old 5th May 2007, 10:18
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Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling?
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Old 5th May 2007, 13:27
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Did you make sure Firefox was completely uninstalled before reinstalling it? I believe it leaves some files behind when you uninstall it.
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Old 8th May 2007, 11:04
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Did you make sure Firefox was completely uninstalled before reinstalling it? I believe it leaves some files behind when you uninstall it.

problem fixed at last......needed to remove extensions and add ons.....someone of them was preventing ff from working (will find out which one later when i add them on one by one).....

and yes it also needed a fresh download and on removing I had to remove 2 folders manually which another forum directed me how to....thanks for your help
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Old 8th May 2007, 11:21
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Good to hear you have resolved this issue JB. :)
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