How do you fix the error 'Firefox is already running but not responding'?
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Firefox users have been plagued by the problem 'Firefox is already operating but not responding.' When you get this issue, you don't need to restart your computer; you can generally fix it by immediately heading to Task Manager.
The nuclear option is to restart your computer, which, frankly, isn't a good idea. You can still fix this error without restarting your computer if you encounter it.
If you've tried everything above, including restarting your computer, and you're still getting this message, it's possible that your Firefox profile is 'locked.'
Firefox is designed to ensure that a profile is only used by one copy of Firefox at a time. Special lock files are placed in the profile directory to ensure this. When Firefox crashes or closes abruptly, it may leave the file locked in unusual instances.
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