When software just won’t let go

Talk about frustrating! AskWoody Plus subscriber Marvin Moss has an app he can launch only once! If he wants to run it a second time, he has to totally reboot his PC.

His specific issue is with Firefox, but the same kind of problem can happen with any complex piece of software — and the solution likewise applies broadly.

“Fred: Can you tell me how to get Firefox to open again after it’s been closed? I get a message stating that it’s already running, and I can’t open it. If I reboot, everything is OK again.

“There are several solutions on the Internet, but none has worked for me. Is there a solution you know of? My guru advisor says to use Chrome — but it’s not the answer I was looking for.”

The step-by-step process outlined in AskWoody Plus 2019-09-09 is almost certain to let you regain control of even the most wayward software. Check it out!

NOTE: The above article was released to AskWoody subscribers fully two months ago: Early access is just one of the benefits of being an AskWoody Plus subscriber. Please consider joining! It’s 1-2-3 easy:

1. If you don’t already have one, register for a free AskWoody basic account over on the AskWoody site.
   
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3. Upgrade to an AskWoody Plus Membership. There’s no set cost; you decide how much to pay. Really!

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