Dozens of Firefox windows open quickly on my IMac when I access a PDF file. Must always ForceQuit.

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• Failed to open one of my Firefox windows open!

  I have about 15 Firefox windows open right now. One of them was probably nearly 50 lozenges goes on it. This single Firefox window open is no longer for me.

  I tried to turn off my different ways of the computer without closing Firefox so hoping that when I restart the computer, Firefox will give me the option to restore the windows and tabs. I had just planned to clear a bunch of tabs in the window of Firefox that had too many tabs running.

  Problem is I can't get the restore window appears. All that happens is that all the latest open Firefox Windows starts automatically without giving me the restore window. Is there a way to get around this? Thank you.

  Windows 7 Home Premium 64
  Firefox 18.0.1

  After two abnormal closures, Firefox should present you with the "embarrassing" dialog allowing you to choose what windows/tabs you want to open. You can change your preferences so that Firefox does after any accident.

  (1) in a new tab, type or paste Subject: config in the address bar and press ENTER. Click on the button promising to be careful.

  (2) in the filter box, type or paste the session and take a break while the list is filtered

  (3) double-click browser.sessionstore.max_resumed_crashes and set the value to 0 (that's a zero).

  To 'crash' Firefox, you can use the Windows Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc), processes tab, to complete the process for firefox.exe.

  Be aware that session restore manages a limited number of windows and tabs, as you can see in: config. I guess that these values may be increased a little, but is it browser.sessionstore.max_tabs_undo affecting 50 actually work I have no idea.

• all minized firefox windows open when I open a new window

  I have several firefox windows open and kept to a minimum. When I try to open a new window in firefox, all minimized windows full and are displayed. I am running firefox 8. How can I fix it so that the minimized window is reduced when I open a new window?

  Under Windows XP.

  This problem may be caused by an extension that does not work properly (possibly Ask.com toolbar).

  Start Firefox in Firefox to solve the issues in Safe Mode to check if one of the extensions or if hardware acceleration is the cause of the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > appearance/themes).

  • Makes no changes on the start safe mode window.
  • https://support.Mozilla.com/kb/safe+mode
  • https://support.Mozilla.com/kb/troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes

• How can I get Firefox to open a Visio drawing that is saved as a .vdx file? Firefox is fine with Visio drawings, stored as a .vsd files.

  I need to store Visio files in VDX format for compatibility of Subversion.
  When I ask Firefox to open a VOD on the network, it shows correctly the file is a Visio file and asks if I want to save it. I select Yes, then the file opens in Visio.
  When I ask Firefox to open vdx at the same location on the network, it treats the file as a text file and open it immediately - no option to open with or save.
  I tried to reset Firefox, but it did not help.
  The application in Settings tab does not show the Visio file types in both cases.
  The underlying Windows 7 file association for vsd and VDX is set on Visio.

  I'm stalking MS Office plug-ins to see if there is no information there.

• When I download a pdf file, I used to be asked if I wanted to open or save.  Now, the file is saved only. How can I go back to be invited?

  When I download a pdf file, I used to be asked if I wanted to open or save.  Now, the file is saved only. It's really annoying, because the file name of the saved file does not identify it somehow, and I find myself with a bunch of unknown files on the desktop.  How can I go back to being able to view the file when it is downloaded (and so to save it on the spot with an understandable file and to an appropriate folder name)?

  I know you hate Adobe, but this parameter does not have to do with Adobe at all, in fact... This is an internal setting of Firefox.

  Anyway, change go to Tools - Options - Applications and enter "pdf" in the filter field. Change the action associated with this type of file to do what you want, in this case always 'ask '.

• How can I stop acrobat automatically opens when I download a pdf file?

  Acrobat Reader opens automatically when I download a pdf file. How can I change this?

  Assuming you are using Safari, in the General preferences, you have "Open 'safe' after files have downloaded" checked? If so, uncheck the box.

• Windows 7-How to disable the Preview on my desktop icon, I have many files on my desktop, it's easier when all of the PDF files have the same icon instead of a preview icon.

  How can I disable the Preview on my desktop icon, I have many files on my desktop, it's easier when all of the PDF files have the same icon instead of a preview icon. so, I immediately see who is PDF and DWG. at the moment they all look different because the icon shows a preview of the contents of the file.

  Hi Khody,

   

  To change your windows 7 application icon you can use following the procedure-
  a. Right click on the desktop icon and then click Properties.
  b. now Select the shortcut tab and see button below to change the icon. Click the button change icon now all the icons.
  c. you can choose a of the icons that you want for the shortcut.

   

  I hope this helps.

• Hi microsoft... Please help im using firefox, how the task i hidden bar when I watch YouTube... its always show when I watch any video please help

  Hi microsoft... Please help im using firefox, how the task i hidden bar when I watch YouTube... its always show when I watch any video please help

  You can ask the Firefox forum.
  http://forums.mozillazine.org/index.php?c=4

  I hope this helps.

• Updated Firefox to v - 43.0 resulted in the message: "create a PDF file cannot be verified for use in Firefox and has been disabled."

  Updated Firefox to v - 43.0 resulted in the message: "create a PDF file cannot be verified for use in Firefox and has been disabled."

  A solution to this problem will be appreciated.

  Thanks in advance

  Hi stephenm26904611,

  Thank you for your bug report about the extension to create a file PDF Acrobat being disabled in FF v43.

  It is a known issue and we are working on that.

  We intend to provide support in the future updates.

  Meanwhile, as a solution, you can use Adobe Create PDF extension for Chome and Internet Explorer, or use Acrobat to convert web pages to PDF.

  Thank you

  Nicos

• When I have a pdf file open, I used to be able to click on the "Bookmarks" tab on the left side and allow me to click on every page and delete if I had to.  Now when I click on the Bookmarks tab, this section is empty.  How can I show him each

  When I have a pdf file open, I used to be able to click on the "Bookmarks" tab on the left side and allow me to click on every page and delete if I had to.  Now when I click on the Bookmarks tab, this section is empty.  How can I show him each page once again?

  Hi chrismarks1,

  I think you can be confused bookmarks with thumbnails. If you click on the miniatures Page icon (the one above the bookmarks icon), you can delete a page by clicking on its thumbnail, clicking the delete page (icon of the Recycle Bin). Just make sure that you see the PDF file in Acrobat (rather than Acrobat Reader), you cannot remove the drive pages.

  Best,

  Sara

• When I receive a PDF file in an email, why must I register before I can open it?

  When I receive a PDF file in an email, why must I register before I can open it?

  either, you have a player plugin for your browser, or you have a security prevention / blocker preventing the non-local PDF files open in your browser.

• When you use firefox, a new firefox window opened and blocked to continue using firefox unless I have a fine. I can't delete the page or even let him. Any help?

  The new window is "http://block.policehunt.org/?id=d04201572567089f9b464bbb1b065531". It is said in very rough English that they recorded me have access to child pornography and in order to unlock my browser, I have to pay $300 through some point of payment. When I try to close the window, a pop-up asks you, "do you want to leave this page? IF you click Yes, it flashes and repeats the same pop-up over and over.

  The English used in the message indicates it is clearly a fraud... it seems that maybe a virus, even if I have an internet virus scanner.

  Any suggestions how to "selectively" delete this 'blocking' window without having to reset firefox entirely?

  Go ahead and force close Firefox by using the Task Manager.

  CTRL + Shift + Esc > process tab > select firefox.exe > 'End process' button

  Then open the currently active settings Firefox folder by using the search box of the start menu to open this short address:

  %APPDATA%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles
  

  If you see more than one folder, click on in the most recent. If there is only a single folder, click on in this.

  Search for files beginning with sessionstore. Generally, you will find sessionstore.js and sessionstore.bak. If Windows hides file extensions, you can view according to the method described in this article to support: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/865219.

  Rename sessionstore.js to something like sessionstore_bad.js file, so that Firefox does not restore this last series of windows and tabs automatically.

  Leave this window open, and then restart Firefox.

  If you want to reopen some of the pages of the last session, you can use the tips in the following threads for 'mine' the sessionstore_bad.js file to extract the URL:

  • Using the Console of Firefox browser (formerly Console error): https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/969046#answer-471950
  • Use Firefox developer tool 'Notepad': http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?f=38 & t = 622036 & start = 60 & p = 12098147 #p12098147

  Success?

• Firefox crashes when I close a PDF file that had opened a website to my request.

  Windows 64-bit Vista OS. Everything works fine until I close a site open PDF file. Then, Firefox hangs and must be closed and the Firefox process must be completed with the Windows Task Manager. Then only Firefox reloads.

  In case you don't know not, yours is not the current version. Try Firefox
  in safe mode. Let us know how you do.

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  Try Firefox Safe mode to see if the problem goes away. Safe mode is a troubleshooting mode, which disables most of the modules.

  (If you use it, switch to the default theme).

  • Under Windows, you can open Firefox 4.0 + in Safe Mode holding the key SHIFT key when you open the desktop Firefox or shortcut in the start menu.
  • On Mac, you can open Firefox 4.0 + in Safe Mode holding the key option key when starting Firefox.
  • Under Linux, you can open Firefox 4.0 + with leaving Firefox then go to your Terminal and running Safe Mode: firefox-safe-mode (you may need to specify the installation path of Firefox for example/usr/lib/firefox)
  • Or open the Help menu and click on the restart with the disabled... modules menu item while Firefox is running.

  

  Once you get the pop-up, simply select "" boot mode safe. "

  

  If the issue is not present in Firefox Safe Mode, your problem is probably caused by an extension, and you need to understand that one. To do this, please follow article Troubleshooting extensions, themes and problems of hardware acceleration to resolve common Firefox problems .

  To exit safe mode of Firefox, simply close Firefox and wait a few seconds before you open Firefox for normal use again.

  When find you what is causing your problems, please let us know. It might help others who have the same problem.

  Thank you.

• I downloaded with Firefox; Windows media player plugin decoder and when I go to play dvd, windows media player tell me that my computer doesn't have a decoder installed.

  I downloaded with you windows media player decoder plugin and when I watch a dvd on my computer (I have the dvd) windows media gets up and tells me there is no decoder installed on my computer... I cannot also watch videos on utube, etc in the list of programs in the plug of your is listed as installed.

  Please see this page for a list of decoders that you could use for reading DVD http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/downloads/windows-media-player/plug-ins .

  If my answer has solved your problem, please click 'Solved It' next to this response when logged in on the forum.

• Why several download windows pop up when I download a PDF file or other file?

  Whenever I try to download a file (PDF, JPG, DOC), which was attached to an email (I use Outlook WebMail) the document will download very well HOWEVER eight (8!) or more to download windows pop up as if I tried to download that file eight times (or more).

  So I 'X' by each window after downloading a file. This is the same file on each pop-up window.

  Since it is a new problem, I tried to turn off the computer and put back in operation but failed.

  Firefox 26.0

  Any help... PLEASE, I BEG YOU!

  Hello

  Try Firefox Safe mode to see if the problem goes away. Safe mode is a troubleshooting mode, which disables most of the modules.

  (If you use it, switch to the default theme).

  • Under Windows, you can open Firefox 4.0 + in Safe Mode holding the key SHIFT key when you open the desktop Firefox or shortcut in the start menu.
  • On Mac, you can open Firefox 4.0 + in Safe Mode holding the key option key when starting Firefox.
  • Under Linux, you can open Firefox 4.0 + with leaving Firefox then go to your Terminal and running Safe Mode: firefox-safe-mode (you may need to specify the installation path of Firefox for example/usr/lib/firefox)
  • Or open the Help menu and click on the restart with the disabled... modules menu item while Firefox is running.

  

  Once you get the pop-up, simply select "" boot mode safe. "

  

  If the issue is not present in Firefox Safe Mode, your problem is probably caused by an extension, and you need to understand that one. To do this, please follow article Troubleshooting extensions, themes and problems of hardware acceleration to resolve common Firefox problems .

  To exit safe mode of Firefox, simply close Firefox and wait a few seconds before you open Firefox for normal use again.

  When find you what is causing your problems, please let us know. It might help others who have the same problem.

  Thank you.