Create a shortcut for Firefox, then edit the shortcut and add -p to the target so it looks like something like this: "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -p You can create a shortcut by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting New > Shortcut

First, why are you using such an old version of Firefox? Your version is 3.6.3; the current 3.6.x version is 3.6.16. Many issues, including a number of critical security issues have been fixed. Also Firefox 4 is available. Consider upgrading. *Firefox 3.6.x Security Advisories and fixes: https://www.mozilla.org/security/known-vulnerabilities/firefox36.html Firefox 4: *Help > Check for updates *Download complete installer: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all.html Firefox 3.6.16: *Download complete installer: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html <br /> ------------------------ <br /> '''''Note:''''' There is discussion, not sure if a decision has been made, concerning dropping support for profiles, possibly as early as Firefox 5. I do not know how this will affect users like yourself, and me, who use multiple profiles See: *http://kb.mozillazine.org/Shortcut_to_a_specific_profile *http://kb.mozillazine.org/Starting_Firefox_or_Thunderbird_with_a_specified_profile *http://kb.mozillazine.org/Opening_a_new_instance_of_your_Mozilla_application_with_another_profile *http://kb.mozillazine.org/Using_multiple_profiles_-_Firefox *http://lifehacker.com/?_escaped_fragment_=5481213/master-multiple-firefox-profiles-for-more-productive-browsing#!5481213/master-multiple-firefox-profiles-for-more-productive-browsing Other information about profiles: *https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Managing%20profiles *https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Profiles#w_working-with-profiles <br /> ------------------------------ <br /> You have an item installed that is considered malware/spyware/adware. To see the Plugins reported with your question, click "More system details..." to the right of your original question or, on the Firefox menu, click Tools > Add-ons > Plugins. *My Web Search Plugin Stub for 32-bit Windows This type of pest is usually installed along with software you download from the internet; generally free programs, but not always. Carefully watch for "extra" items that will be installed and un-check or opt-out of them. #You can check to see if you have any of these from [http://www.google.com/search?q=%22Fun+Web+Products%22&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:es-ES:official&client=firefox-a|"Fun Web Products"] installed: #*Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs, click on any that you find and click "Remove": Ask.com Bar, My Search Bar, MyWay Speed Bar, My Web Search Bar, Fun Web Products Easy Installer #*See: #**http://www.safer-networking.com/removemywebsearch.php #**[http://www.pchell.com/support/mywebsearch.shtml PC Hell: My Web Search Removal Instructions] #**http://helpint.mywebsearch.com/intlinfo/help/toolhelp.jhtml#q3 #Also see: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Uninstalling_toolbars #'''<u>You '''MAY''' need to change a preference</u>''' if when typing one or two words in the URL/Location/Address Bar sends you to some search page other than the one you expect. To reset your default URL/location bar search provider: #*Enter '''about:config''' in the address/URL bar and press the Enter key #*If you see a warning, accept it (Promise that you will be careful) #*Filter = keyword.URL #*Below the Filter, if keyword.URL is '''bold''', right-click on keyword.URL and choose "Reset" #*Restart Firefox (File > Restart Firefox) #*See: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Keyword.url #'''<u>You '''MAY''' need to reset your homepage</u>''' if some search page that you do not want or expect opens when you start Firefox. Firefox can open multiple home pages. Home pages are separated by the "|" symbol. #*See: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/How+to+set+the+home+page <br /> ------------------------- <br /> '''You need to update the following plugins:''' *Adobe Shockwave for Director Netscape plug-in, version 11.5.9.615 *Shockwave Flash 10.2 r152 #'''''Check your plugin versions''''' on either of the following links': #*http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/ #*https://www-trunk.stage.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/ #*'''Note: plugin check page does not have information on all plugin versions''' #'''Update Shockwave for Director''' #*NOTE: this is not the same as Shockwave Flash; this installs the Shockwave Player. #*Use Firefox to download and SAVE the installer to your hard drive from the link in the article below (Desktop is a good place so you can find it). #*When the download is complete, exit Firefox (File > Exit) #*locate and double-click in the installer you just downloaded, let the install complete. #*Restart Firefox and check your plugins again. #*'''<u>Download link and more information</u>''': http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using+the+Shockwave+plugin+with+Firefox #'''Update the [[Managing the Flash plugin|Flash]] plugin''' to the latest version. #*Download and SAVE to your Desktop so you can find the installer later #*If you do not have the current version, click on the "Player Download Center" link on the "'''Download and information'''" or "'''Download Manual installers'''" below #*After download is complete, exit Firefox #*Click on the installer you just downloaded and install #**Windows 7 and Vista: may need to right-click the installer and choose "Run as Administrator" #*Start Firefox and check your version again or test the installation by going back to the download link below #*'''Download and information''': http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ #**Use Firefox to go to the above site to update the Firefox plugin (will also install plugin for most other browsers; except IE) #**Use IE to go to the above site to update the IE ActiveX #*'''Download Manual installers'''. #**http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/191/tn_19166.html#main_ManualInstaller #**Note separate links for: #***Plugin for Firefox and most other browsers #***ActiveX for IE

Support for profiles will still exist, they are planning to remove the profile manager UI from Firefox, instead a profile manager application will be available for those who want to use it. For details on the profile manager application and a beta version of it see: * https://developer.mozilla.org/en/Profile_Manager * ftp://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/utilities/profilemanager/ I use the new profile manager quite a bit, it is more versatile than the built-in profile manager, letting you backup profiles for example.

Thanks for the update and links about Profile Manager, TonyE.