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firefox wont start on my win xp computer

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redsal
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I am running windows xp professional. I have had firefox for years. When I uploaded the latest upgrade, the program quit working. I have installed different versions, all with thesame result. The program refuses to stat when I click the icon on the latest version.

I am running windows xp professional. I have had firefox for years. When I uploaded the latest upgrade, the program quit working. I have installed different versions, all with thesame result. The program refuses to stat when I click the icon on the latest version.

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Helper7677
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Most commonly, Firefox not starting after upgrading is related to your firewall/security software. You may need to delete Firefox from your allowed programs list in your firewall, allow the firewall to re-detect the new version of Firefox, and give it the permissions needed to connect to the internet.
See: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Cannot+connect+after+upgrading+Firefox

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cor-el
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See also http://kb.mozillazine.org/Browser_will_not_start_up

redsal
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NG....Firefox won't start even with no virus protection at all.