When I start Firefox it always wants to start in safe mode, how can I fix this?
When starting Firefox it first offers me an option box to do things like reset my preferences, turn on my addons, etc. or continue in safe mode. If I make a selection I am offered a chance to restart Firefox, which it then does fine. But when I start Firefox again, it does the same thing.
When starting Firefox it first offers me an option box to do things like reset my preferences, turn on my addons, etc. or continue in safe mode. If I make a selection I am offered a chance to restart Firefox, which it then does fine. But when I start Firefox again, it does the same thing.
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See: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Firefox+is+stuck+in+Safe+Mode
You are using an outdated version of Firefox.
- Your version is 3.5.5
- The current Firefox 3.5.x version is 3.5.13
- See: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html
You might consider updating to the most current version, Firefox 3.6.10
Also see:
- http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Upgrading+to+Firefox+3.6#What_s_new_in_Firefox_3_6_
- https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Updating+Firefox?bl=n&s=update%20automatically
You need to update your plugins. It is important to keep them updated due to continuing security fixes and improvements in those plug-ins:
- Shockwave Flash 10.0 r32
- Check your plugin versions: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/
- Note: plugin check page does not have information on all plugin versions
- Update Shockwave Flash
- Use Firefox to Download and SAVE to your hard drive from the link in article below; the link takes you directly to the download and you avoid the "getplus" download manager and "extras" (i.e., toolbars, virus scan links, etc.) on the main Adobe page.
- SAVE to your Desktop so you can find it
- After download completes, close Firefox
- Click on the file you just downloaded and install
- Note: Vista and Win7 users may need to right-click the installer downloaded and choose "Run as Administrator"
- Note: Most browsers other than IE will also get updated with this one download
- Note: To update IE, same procedure but use IE to go: http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/install_flash_player_ax.exe
- After installation, restart Firefox and check your version again.
- Download link and other information: https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Managing+the+Flash+plugin#Updating_Flash
- Also see: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Installing+the+Flash+plugin
- Also see (if needed): http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/191/tn_19166.html#main_Uninstall