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Roald · 05-17-2005, 11:20 AM

I was running firefox and checking for updates. So it started downloading the latest update and I started installing it but cancelled before it ended.

So now I can't startup ff anymore and keep getting this message:
"the program must close to allow a previous installation attempt to complete. Please restart"

But I still get this message after restarting windows and still can't use ff

So do I have to reinstall it and if yes do I lose my bookmarks? Or can I re install it without a problem and keep all bookmarks.

Is there a directory/file I should copy where my bookmarks are in so I can replace the new file and overwrite it?

Problems problems problems, any help is welcome.

chemicaleyes · 05-17-2005, 11:24 AM

You should just be able to reinstall over it and if the origanl install isn't totally fucked your bookmarks should still be there..

Once you've got it working again setup:
Bookmark Backup 0.3.3 - Creates a backup of bookmarks.html each time the browser is closed.

loverboy · 05-17-2005, 11:24 AM

i would recommend that you backup your bookmarks and proceed with a reinstallation.

Scotty.T · 05-17-2005, 11:25 AM

Is System Restore an option for you???

Roald · 05-17-2005, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotty.T

Is System Restore an option for you???

as in xp timestamp restore?

@loverboy, tell me how to backup my bookmarks right now.

ssp · 05-17-2005, 11:26 AM

Your Mozilla Firefox bookmarks are saved in the file bookmarks.html.
This file is located in:

C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\o075bro.default (or similar)

Just make a copy of your bookmarks, delete Firefox and reinstall.

loverboy · 05-17-2005, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chemicaleyes

You should just be able to reinstall over it and if the origanl install isn't totally fucked your bookmarks should still be there..

Once you've got it working again setup:
Bookmark Backup 0.3.3 - Creates a backup of bookmarks.html each time the browser is closed.

will surely download that bookmark software, thanks for sharing

loverboy · 05-17-2005, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuaShe

as in xp timestamp restore?

@loverboy, tell me how to backup my bookmarks right now.

you can do a manual backup for now as SSP suggested and don't forget to
install Bookmark Backup Version 0.3.3 just in case this happens again to you

sumphatpimp · 05-17-2005, 11:41 AM

just run the install program, it shouldn't mess with your bookmarks or other settings. I have done 5 or 6 of these now and never had a problem.

Roald · 05-17-2005, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sumphatpimp

just run the install program, it shouldn't mess with your bookmarks or other settings. I have done 5 or 6 of these now and never had a problem.

jups just reinstalled it and my bm's are still here :D

Thnx for the help guys

05-17-2005, 11:20 AM	#1
Roald SecretFriends.com Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: IMC Headquarters Posts: 27,887	>>> Firefox help needed I was running firefox and checking for updates. So it started downloading the latest update and I started installing it but cancelled before it ended. So now I can't startup ff anymore and keep getting this message: "the program must close to allow a previous installation attempt to complete. Please restart" But I still get this message after restarting windows and still can't use ff So do I have to reinstall it and if yes do I lose my bookmarks? Or can I re install it without a problem and keep all bookmarks. Is there a directory/file I should copy where my bookmarks are in so I can replace the new file and overwrite it? Problems problems problems, any help is welcome. __________________ WE ARE BUYING PAY SITES! CONTACT ME ClubSweethearts \| ManUpFilms \| SinfulXXX \| HOT * AdultPrime * HOT Paying webmasters since 1996! Contact: r.riepen @ sansylgroup.com \| telegram: roaldr

05-17-2005, 11:24 AM	#2
chemicaleyes UNSTOPPABLE Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: UK :: ICQ# 156068 Posts: 11,569	You should just be able to reinstall over it and if the origanl install isn't totally fucked your bookmarks should still be there.. Once you've got it working again setup: Bookmark Backup 0.3.3 - Creates a backup of bookmarks.html each time the browser is closed. __________________ No way as way, No limitation as limitation. AmeriNOC formally PhatServers Last edited by chemicaleyes; 05-17-2005 at 11:26 AM..

05-17-2005, 11:25 AM	#4
Scotty.T Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,062	Is System Restore an option for you??? __________________ .

05-17-2005, 11:24 AM	#3
loverboy When it rains, it pours Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 20,609	i would recommend that you backup your bookmarks and proceed with a reinstallation.

05-17-2005, 11:26 AM	#6
ssp Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,990	Your Mozilla Firefox bookmarks are saved in the file bookmarks.html. This file is located in: C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\o075bro.default (or similar) Just make a copy of your bookmarks, delete Firefox and reinstall.

05-17-2005, 11:41 AM	#9
sumphatpimp Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,235	just run the install program, it shouldn't mess with your bookmarks or other settings. I have done 5 or 6 of these now and never had a problem.