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Anonymous
October 30, 2014
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Closing a program that isn't open?

  • October 30, 2014
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I cannot install Flashplayer because it keeps telling me to "Close Firefox", but Firfox isn't open.  I have tried opening it and then force quitting.

I'm on a MacBookPro, OSX

Also, how do I find out if anyone has answered my question?  Will I get an email, or do I have to keep coming back here, which takes about a zillion pokes.

thanks

MartiInChico

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Correct answer pwillener

Maybe it is still running in the background?  Check with the Activity Monitor.

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isabellas82070957
Participant
September 20, 2017

I'm having this same issue with Google Chrome.

jeromiec83223024
jeromiec83223024
Inspiring
September 20, 2017

Chrome can be set to run in the background.  This is especially true if you're using chrome-based applications like Google Hangouts.  You can use task manager to kill any running Chrome instances, or find and exit those applications through the usual UI.

jeromiec83223024
jeromiec83223024
Inspiring
November 7, 2014

Restart your machine, then immediately re-run the installer.

    brwe
    brwe
    Participant
    September 22, 2016

    This finally worked for me, W10, Firefox browser, after tearing my hair out for a couple of hours!!

    pwillener
    pwillenerCorrect answer
    Legend
    November 1, 2014

    Maybe it is still running in the background?  Check with the Activity Monitor.

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