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Need help! "what happened:TypeError: this.installDir is null"

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I get this message whenever I open Firefox. I do not get the message when I open Safe Mode with add-ons disabled.

I get this message whenever I open Firefox. I do not get the message when I open Safe Mode with add-ons disabled.

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That implies that it is one of the add-ons causing the error message. to find out which one follow the procedure in the troubleshooting extensions and themes article.

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If you have "ask toolbar" installed, uninstalled it. Most users have the same problem with this add-on.

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I do not have the "ask toolbar" installed.

However, the issue was fixed when I reinstalled/updated Firefox Personas manually.

Hopefully it won't arise again.