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Posted 7/20/2008 11:22 PM
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I had to shut my computer down because of a storm, and when i restarted it and opened firefox the status bar (i think that's what it's called) is about an inch and a half away from the bottom part of my screen. I also cannot open more than one window unless i do it in another tab. Any ideas why this is the way it is? I didn't back the area where the start up button is any bigger than normal so i know it isn't that. And i'm not able to drag that area bigger or smaller. Thanks!!
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Posted 7/21/2008 3:51 AM


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First backup your bookmarks in Firefox.
How to Back-Up Bookmarks in Firefox:
http://www.nirmaltv.com/2007/07/25/how-to-back-up-bookmarks-in-firefox/

Now create a new profile within Firefox by following these instructions.
Managing profiles:
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Managing+profiles

Now import your bookmarks by following the steps in the link at the top.


If the above does'nt help,download Firefox using the link below,don't install it just yet.
Download a Firefox version that speaks your language:
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all.html

Now make sure your bookmarks are backed up,then uninstall Mozilla Firefox via Add or Remove Programs.
Find and delete the Mozilla Firefox folder from *:\Program Files.
Reinstall Firefox,import your bookmarks you saved earlier.


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Posted 7/21/2008 5:24 PM
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I ended up having to reinstall it. I figure that is what i was going to have to do, but thought maybe there was a simple reason as to why it did what it did. Thanks for the help!!
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Posted 7/21/2008 7:31 PM
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I guess I lied, or spoke too soon. The screen is now the way it should be, but it still will only open up one window unless open another tab.
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