Firefox is definitely stuck in safe mode. I tried everything that is recommended. Help!

Wwhatever why my computer said I was in safe mode for firefox. I tried all the options. I have read the recommendations and followed them, but the program remains in safe mode.

Firefox 4 will start saving mode if you press the SHIFT key and click the desktop shortcut or if you use a keyboard shortcut that has only a shift modifier.

If the latter apply then use a keyboard shortcut that uses other Ctrl or Alt keys in addition to the SHIFT key.

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