Tim, thanks for the response. As you did, I deleted both WPF and .NET. Still no clue. I'm close to deciding to rebuild because Outlook is now acting funny (always checking to verify password when automatically checking mail) - and that's a good sign to me that something's wrong with the OS.
Alas, if I learn more, I'll post something in this group! On Oct 22, 4:53 am, ramasaig <[email protected]> wrote: > Caryn, > > You said a few days ago that you don't have the > 'extensions.ini' (etc.) files in your Firefox profile. I've no idea > what's on your computer, of course, but my understanding is that all > Firefox profiles have these files, and I'd be surprised if you were an > exception. (My Vista computer certainly has them, but I know nothing > of Vista 64). Google on 'where is firefox profile in vista' if you > are in doubt. > > Even when (if) you delete or rename them, they get regenerated when > you restart Firefox. > > Have you disabled the 'Windows Presentation Foundation' plug-in ? > (Firefox > Tools > Add-ons > Plugins) > My 'extensios.ini' file contained reference to an extension called > '....NET assistant'. I carefully deleted this line (and renumbered > any below) > > Those two things together resolved several extension issues for me, > including Firebug not showing up, and no pop-ups. However, the > situation remains fragile: installing the Codeburner extension this > morning put me right back, and the '.NET assistant' had re-appeared > (perhaps Codeburner requires it). > > I'm running FF 3.5.3 in WinXP Home SP3, so your experience could be > different from mine. > > Hope that's some help, at least. > > Tim > > On Oct 22, 5:45 am,CarynG<[email protected]> wrote: > > > Not yet. > > > On Oct 20, 11:53 pm, studix <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > Hi Caryn > > > Could you resolve the problem? I run into the same issue. > > > > Can't get Firebug to run after updating to Version 1.4.3. > > > > Cheers > > > Marco > > > > On 16 Okt., 03:48,CarynG<[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > I've spent about 5 hours today trying to figure out where Firebug > > > > went. I've done everything short of a complete reinstall of Firefox > > > > (including creating a new profile, deactivating plug-ins, etc.). > > > > > Here are my specs: > > > > Vista Home Premium - 64-bit OS (I mention the latter as it's been the > > > > bane of my existence since I got this computer and I haven't seen > > > > anyone else here mention it) > > > > Firefox v.3.5.3 > > > > Tried to install the latest version from official site > > > > > When I try to "add on," I get a message that says it's not a trusted/ > > > > known source. I tell it to install anyway. It does what others > > > > mention: asks for a restart and nothing is there. > > > > > Where others have suggested that they go the Profiles and delete the > > > > extensions.ini .cache and .rdf files, I have to tell you, those files > > > > don't exist for me. Since I have no clue what they are, maybe someone > > > > can tell me if they're relevant. > > > > > I can upload the error console if you tell me what's most relevant > > > > there. > > > > > With much appreciation! > > > > > Caryn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Firebug" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/firebug?hl=en.
