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linux_firefox [2019/03/20 16:48] ktm5jlinux_firefox [2023/08/29 19:56] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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 +====== Firefox ======
  
 +===== Firefox claims it is already running =====
 +
 +If firefox fails to shut down properly, it may leave behind a lockfile that will prevent you from opening a new browser session.
 +
 +To fix this we must remove the file ''%%.parentlock%%'' from your firefox profile.  This is located in your home directory ''%%~/.mozilla/firefox/{random}.profile/.parentlock%%'' Your profile path will contain a random string, so we must locate it
 +
 +<code>
 +ktm5j@portal02 ~ $ cd .mozilla/firefox/
 +ktm5j@portal02 ~/.mozilla/firefox $ ls -l
 +total 5
 +drwx------ 11 ktm5j compstaff  53 Mar 20 12:23 bg4x2fi2.default                  <- find this folder
 +-rw-r--r--  1 ktm5j compstaff 104 Feb 11 12:46 profiles.ini
 +ktm5j@portal02 ~/.mozilla/firefox $ cd bg4x2fi2.default/                         <- cd into it
 +ktm5j@portal02 ~/.mozilla/firefox/bg4x2fi2.default $ rm .parentlock 
 +
 +</code>
 +
 +You should now be able to start a new firefox session.
linux_firefox.txt · Last modified: 2023/08/29 19:56 by 127.0.0.1