Firefox v40.0.3 does not launch
I am attempting to create a customized installation package for Mozilla Firefox v40.0.3.
>> OS : Windows 7 SP1 x64 <<----
I have performed a Custom installation of the browser (unchecked 'Install Maintenance Service' check-box).
After successful installation, copied the following files to the respective directories:
1. Copied 'local-settings.js' to 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref'
Contents of this file-----------
pref("general.config.obscure_value", 0); pref("general.config.filename", "mozilla.cfg");
2. Copied 'mozilla.cfg' to 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox'
Contents of this file-----------
// pref("browser.startup.homepage", http://intranet/); pref("browser.shell.checkDefaultBrowser", false); pref("app.update.auto", false); pref("app.update.enabled", false); pref("app.update.service.enabled", false); pref("browser.cache.disk.smart_size.use_old_max", false); pref("browser.search.update", false); pref("datareporting.healthreport.uploadEnabled", false); pref("signon.rememberSignons", false);
After performing these steps, when I attempt to launch firefox, it fails to launch at all. No errors are displayed. In Task manager, I noticed firefox.exe getting invoked but it exits within seconds.
What is the cause? Please help.
Chosen solution
There are no quotes around the browser.startup.homepage value.
//
pref("browser.startup.homepage", "http://intranet/");
pref("browser.shell.checkDefaultBrowser", false);
pref("app.update.auto", false);
pref("app.update.enabled", false);
pref("app.update.service.enabled", false);
pref("browser.cache.disk.smart_size.use_old_max", false);
pref("browser.search.update", false);
pref("datareporting.healthreport.uploadEnabled", false);
pref("signon.rememberSignons", false);
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First, remove everything you did to see if Firefox will work properly. You may want to just remove the current Firefox folders and re-install.
If it works, make one change, Then test FF.
Yes. Firefox functions as expected when I remove the 'local-settings.js' and 'mozilla.cfg' files from there respective locations. I dont know what is wrong with the content of these files. I created these referring to instructions provided at [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Locking_pre.../Locking_preferences] .
Please help. I am at my wits end with this.
What ou want to do is above my knowledge. I've called the big guys to help you. Good luck.
Chosen Solution
There are no quotes around the browser.startup.homepage value.
//
pref("browser.startup.homepage", "http://intranet/");
pref("browser.shell.checkDefaultBrowser", false);
pref("app.update.auto", false);
pref("app.update.enabled", false);
pref("app.update.service.enabled", false);
pref("browser.cache.disk.smart_size.use_old_max", false);
pref("browser.search.update", false);
pref("datareporting.healthreport.uploadEnabled", false);
pref("signon.rememberSignons", false);
Thanks a ton. That resolved the issue.