Sunday 22 July 2012

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How to Run Firefox on Safe-mode

Firefox also have a "safe-mode" function similar as windows "safe-mode" its allow to you temporally (or Permanently) disable the toolbars and Add-ons ect. This can be handy if you are troubleshooting (e.g faulty Add-ons)  


The Safe-Mode Disable action 

  • Reset the Toolbar and control.
  • Disable the Add-ons.
  • Delete all Bookmark expect backup.
  • Reset all user performance as default setting.
  • Reset the search Engine and set as a default. 
How to Start the Firefox as a "safe-mode"

Step 1  - Short Method

  • Hold the "shift key" and click the "firefox icon" few second you will get a windows "Firefox Safe mode"
Step 2 - Long Method
  • Go to the "Run" (use windows + R key) and type "firefox -safe-mode" (without quote)

The firefox will open without toolbar and add-ons.

Temporarily disable Firefox feature

The Firefox "safe mode " windows will open if you click on the "Continue in Safe Mode" and all feature are disable temporarily. 


Permanent Disable the Firefox feature

The "Firefox safe mode" windows will open select the item that you want to disable (or reset) Click on the "Mark Change & Reset" button.

Note : "Permanently" disable add-ons will still appear on the "Add-ons" tab and can be reactivated. 
Deleted and reset item have to be restore manually (reconfigured, recovered from backups or re-installed) 

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