* On Windows: Hold the '''Shift''' key when you open the Firefox desktop or Start menu shortcut. *In previous Firefox versions, click on the Firefox button at the top left of the Firefox window and click on ''Help'' (or click on ''Help'' in the Menu bar, if you don't have a Firefox button) then click on ''Restart with Add-ons Disabled''.
*In Firefox 29.0 and above, click the menu button ], click Help ] and select ''Restart with Add-ons Disabled''. ] is a troubleshooting mode that temporarily turns off hardware acceleration, resets some settings, and disables add-ons (extensions and themes). '''Try Firefox Safe Mode''' to see if the problem goes away. It might help others with the same problem. When you figure out what's causing your issues, please let us know. To exit Firefox Safe Mode, just close Firefox and wait a few seconds before opening Firefox for normal use again. Please follow the steps in the Troubleshoot extensions, themes and hardware acceleration issues to solve common Firefox problems article to find the cause. If the issue is not present in Firefox Safe Mode, your problem is probably caused by an extension, theme, or hardware acceleration. When the Firefox Safe Mode window appears, select "Start in Safe Mode". (you may need to specify the Firefox installation path e.g.
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As a result, many users are finding that they can continue to use Firefox while maintaining the security of their Windows systems. Fortunately, Firefox works well under Linux and has a much larger community than Microsoft does. Many users have migrated from the Windows platform in search of a better web browser. While Firefox for Windows may have been axed, Firefox for Linux still enjoys a large user base. It appears that Microsoft, being pressured by their competitors, will find another way to remove Firefox from Windows. Mozilla has challenged Microsoft to explain why they would remove one of their favorite browsers, while at the same time providing a path to allow Firefox users to continue to use Firefox on their Windows computers. As is typical with these Microsoft moves, this is primarily a consumer move. This follows up on the announcement of their Removal of Internet Explorer from Windows XP, which left many users unable to run Internet Explorer on their new operating system. Microsoft has announced that they are removing the Firefox ESR as a supported browser for Microsoft's Windows operating system.