firefox problem could not shut off macbook, why ?

ycl1688 · ycl1688 #1 (**permalink**)

11-15-2011, 06:38 AM

trying to shut down after firefox search, spinning rainbow shows up ? have to force quit. why ?

vansmith · vansmith #2 (**permalink**)

11-15-2011, 10:16 AM

There could be a million reasons for that. First off, what version of OS X and Firefox are you using? Second, are you saying that you tried to search for something in Firefox and you then had to quit? If so, what page were you on? What extensions/add-ons do you have installed? Does this only happen with Firefox?

ycl1688 · ycl1688 #3 (**permalink**)

11-15-2011, 10:57 AM

it is the latest version of firefox and lion o/s. say I am shutting down my mac,
after closing down firefox, the wheel start spinning. other browser such as chrome and safari, no problem. I do not have add-ons on firefox.

vansmith · vansmith #4 (**permalink**)

11-15-2011, 11:21 AM

Have you tried reinstalling Firefox? This might be a good first step. If that doesn't work, I would suggest that you try to create a new profile. If the new profile doesn't cause any issues, we can conclude that your profile is corrupted.

ycl1688 · ycl1688 #5 (**permalink**)

11-16-2011, 10:45 AM

reinstalled firefox, problem solved.

vansmith #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,302 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	11-15-2011, 10:16 AM There could be a million reasons for that. First off, what version of OS X and Firefox are you using? Second, are you saying that you tried to search for something in Firefox and you then had to quit? If so, what page were you on? What extensions/add-ons do you have installed? Does this only happen with Firefox? Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,302 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	11-15-2011, 11:21 AM Have you tried reinstalling Firefox? This might be a good first step. If that doesn't work, I would suggest that you try to create a new profile. If the new profile doesn't cause any issues, we can conclude that your profile is corrupted. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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ycl1688 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 09, 2011 Posts: 717 Mac Specs: mbp 15 2009, mbp 13 2010	11-15-2011, 06:38 AM trying to shut down after firefox search, spinning rainbow shows up ? have to force quit. why ?
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ycl1688 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 09, 2011 Posts: 717 Mac Specs: mbp 15 2009, mbp 13 2010	11-16-2011, 10:45 AM reinstalled firefox, problem solved.
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