How to Launch Firefox in Safe Mode on Windows?


Does your Mozilla Firefox refuse to launch and an obscure error message pops-up when you try to launch it? Do not fret, we did some research and weeded out a couple of ways to solve this issue. In most likelihood, some corrupt or bothersome extension is causing this whole problem. Disable the extension, and you can troubleshoot the Mozilla Firefox issue.

You must be wondering how to remove a particular add-on in Mozilla Firefox? Luckily, Mozilla Firefox offers a safe mode wherein all the add-ons get disabled before the program opens. After that, the user can remove the extensions that are causing issues.

Read on to find out how to start or re-start Mozilla Firefox in safe mode on Windows PC

Restart Firefox into Safe Mode

1.       Firstly, you need to launch Mozilla Firefox.
2.       In the Mozilla Firefox window, click on the three horizontal lines icon below the red cross (close) button.
3.       Now, in the pull-down menu, click on the option with a question mark in a circle and the text will read Help. It is the second last option on the list.
4.       After that, click on the following option below the Help segment: Restart with Add-ons Disabled.
5.       In the Restart with Add-ons Disabled box, click on the Restart button.
6.       Now, the Mozilla Firefox window will close.
7.       In the Firefox Safe Mode prompt, click on the Start in Safe Mode button.
8.       By doing so, all the add-ons and customs settings will get disabled for some time being.
9.       Now the Firefox will launch in Safe Mode.

Launch Mozilla Firefox in Safe Mode on Windows

1.       In a majority of circumstances, Mozilla Firefox can be launched in safe mode by using shortcuts. Merely locate Firefox on the desktop, or go to Start and find it in All Programs, after that follow the steps given below:
·         Press the Shift key. Keep pressing it.
·         Click on Mozilla Firefox.
·         Wait for the browser to launch.
·         After that, remove your finger from the Shift key.
·         Select Start in Safe Mode option when the window pops-up.
2.       Hit the Windows key on the keyboard or click on the Start button.
3.       In the search box, type Command Prompt and hit enter. Click on Command Prompt when the results come.
4. In the command prompt, enter the following text: start firefox –safe – mode
5. Allow the command to execute.
6. When the Firefox Safe Mode pop-up comes, select Start in Safe Mode.
7. Now, the web browser will launch in Safe Mode.

Bradon Wilson  is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical industry since 2002. As a technical expert, Bradon has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as  office.com/setup. 

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