Delete traces of firefox installation files?

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mozilla-vetaran
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Delete traces of firefox installation files?

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I had a problem with loading firefox, so first I made backup of my firefox proflie in MozBackup. after. Then I uninstall firefox but there are still remnants of FF is still my default browser even after i removed firefox related files in the windows register.
But there is still parts FF files on my system. How do manuaelly removed them all because i cant even install firefox again?

I run Windows 10 Pro.
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Re: Delete traces of firefox installation files?

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Try this,
Close all Applications & re-boot the computer.
Delete any downloaded or partial installation files.
Shut down any Anti Virus apps.
Clear the Windows Temp files (%temp%) & cache from the browser you D/L'd Firefox with.
D/L a new copy of the (.exe) full installer from, > https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all/
Delete the application folder in C\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox (32 bit)
C:\Program Files(X86)\Mozilla Firefox (64bit).
Reboot the M/C.
Run the installer.
Re-enable your AV stuff.
Your profile will not be touched by this process but you can always back-up your profile...JIC.
FEBE > http://softwarebychuck.com/febe/febe.html

JIC...> http://kb.mozillazine.org/Uninstalling_Firefox
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Win-10-H/64 bit/500G SSD/16 Gig Ram/450Watt PSU/350WattUPS/Firefox-115.0.2/T-bird-115.3.2./SnagIt-v10.0.1/MWP-7.12.125.

(Always choose the "Custom" Install.)
mozilla-vetaran
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Re: Delete traces of firefox installation files?

Post by mozilla-vetaran »

Can i install an backup created with Mozbackup 1.51 from installed version of FF in firefox portable?
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Re: Delete traces of firefox installation files?

Post by josegotme »

I never had any problems usng Mozbackup or Favbackup. Make sure to use 1.5.2 beta (the latest.).
To be abosulutely save, make an image backup first but, you will not need it.
Last edited by josegotme on March 18th, 2017, 8:27 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Delete traces of firefox installation files?

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Hi,
Go to the Portable Apps page & scroll down to "Support."
Here, you'll find this...
> http://portableapps.com/support/firefox ... al_profile
[Ancient Amateur Astronomer.]
Win-10-H/64 bit/500G SSD/16 Gig Ram/450Watt PSU/350WattUPS/Firefox-115.0.2/T-bird-115.3.2./SnagIt-v10.0.1/MWP-7.12.125.

(Always choose the "Custom" Install.)
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