Run beta and release at the same time ?
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Run beta and release at the same time ?
Can I run Fx 1.0.6 and 1.5beta1 at the same time ?
Or at least have them installed at the same time ?
I want to beta-test it, but I do not want to give up the existing setup. (read: the beta should not touch my settings)
I use Windows XP Pro-SP2.
Or at least have them installed at the same time ?
I want to beta-test it, but I do not want to give up the existing setup. (read: the beta should not touch my settings)
I use Windows XP Pro-SP2.
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Give this a try:
the-edmeister: running multiple simultaneous Profiles and/or Firefox installations
http://the-edmeister.home.comcast.net/a ... sions.html
Edit: Use separate profiles for 1.0.6 and 1.5b1. Don't use the same profile for both.
the-edmeister: running multiple simultaneous Profiles and/or Firefox installations
http://the-edmeister.home.comcast.net/a ... sions.html
Edit: Use separate profiles for 1.0.6 and 1.5b1. Don't use the same profile for both.
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The problem is that during initialization, Firefox checks to see if there is an instance of Firefox already running. If there is, then it just uses that firefox. This happens even if you specify a different profile -- which I agree is 100% stupid and there is no reason you would ever want firefox to ignore the -p option -- but thats just the way it is.
P.S. I agree that a 2nd instance of Firefox ignoring the profile (-p) option is a bug, and would vote for it.
When no alternate profile is specified, then using the existing instance is probably the best solution. However, I agree that there should be some sort of version or build date check, and the profile manager window should pop up if the build date of the 2nd firefox instance is different from the first.
P.S. I agree that a 2nd instance of Firefox ignoring the profile (-p) option is a bug, and would vote for it.
When no alternate profile is specified, then using the existing instance is probably the best solution. However, I agree that there should be some sort of version or build date check, and the profile manager window should pop up if the build date of the 2nd firefox instance is different from the first.
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If this needs to be started as a separate topic, let me know.
I'm running 1.0.6. 1.0.7, and 1.5b1 and have a separate profile for each. I have created the environment variable MOZ_NO_REMOTE and set the value to 1. I have also created three desktop shortcuts with each shortcut's target ending with -p "ProfileName".
Without Fx running each shortcut opens with its respective profile. However, I cannot run two or more different profiles at the same time. If I start one version and then click on the shortcut of another version, all that happens is the first version opens a second window.
Have I missed the point, or is there something I'm doing wrong?
I'm running 1.0.6. 1.0.7, and 1.5b1 and have a separate profile for each. I have created the environment variable MOZ_NO_REMOTE and set the value to 1. I have also created three desktop shortcuts with each shortcut's target ending with -p "ProfileName".
Without Fx running each shortcut opens with its respective profile. However, I cannot run two or more different profiles at the same time. If I start one version and then click on the shortcut of another version, all that happens is the first version opens a second window.
Have I missed the point, or is there something I'm doing wrong?
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Roger77 wrote:If this needs to be started as a separate topic, let me know.
Have I missed the point, or is there something I'm doing wrong?
I'm having problems as well, I followed edmeister's tip and just looking to run two separate profiles but when I start the shortcut I get the profile manager window for creating a new profile to which I just exit out of. I used the profile switch and quoted the profile to use like on ed's site but can't get it to work.
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Greg S, the ProfileName is case sensitive. I assume the "quotes" are to correct for spaces and special characters. Maybe substituting %20% for the spaces, if any, might help?
Also, sometime around 1.06, profile names were changed from ProfileName.xxxxxxxx to xxxxxxxx.ProfileName in the Profile folder. Don't know if this has anything to do with it. Probably not since I can get my shortcuts to open correctly, individually.
Also, sometime around 1.06, profile names were changed from ProfileName.xxxxxxxx to xxxxxxxx.ProfileName in the Profile folder. Don't know if this has anything to do with it. Probably not since I can get my shortcuts to open correctly, individually.
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What would be the proper shortcut if my profile is named Main Profile and FF is in Program files of course? Also will the prefetch switch work in addition to the profile switch?
EDIT: Nevermind, geesh I just looked at profile.ini and noticed that my Profile name is GregS located in Main Profile folder. But just in case, lay it out for me, would it be like this below?
"C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -p "GregS" /prefetch:1
Edit Again: Can't get it to work right. Ever which profile is pre-selected in profile manager is what's going to open up for both shortcuts. Obviously I'm doing something wrong.
EDIT: Nevermind, geesh I just looked at profile.ini and noticed that my Profile name is GregS located in Main Profile folder. But just in case, lay it out for me, would it be like this below?
"C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -p "GregS" /prefetch:1
Edit Again: Can't get it to work right. Ever which profile is pre-selected in profile manager is what's going to open up for both shortcuts. Obviously I'm doing something wrong.
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For now, lose the prefetch. It might be getting in the way. You can always add it back later to check. How much time does it save you anyway, 2-3 sec.?
Here's what I think you ought to have:
1st one:
Target: "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -p "GregS" [this assumes it's not "Greg S" like your userid]
Start in: "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox"
2nd one:
Target: "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -p "ProfileName" [whatever that is]
Start in: "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox"
Firefox tends to remember how you last used and tries to pull it up again. To test, pull up your second profile, close it, and double-click on the GregS shortcut to start.
Good luck
Here's what I think you ought to have:
1st one:
Target: "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -p "GregS" [this assumes it's not "Greg S" like your userid]
Start in: "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox"
2nd one:
Target: "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -p "ProfileName" [whatever that is]
Start in: "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox"
Firefox tends to remember how you last used and tries to pull it up again. To test, pull up your second profile, close it, and double-click on the GregS shortcut to start.
Good luck
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Roger77 wrote:For now, lose the prefetch. It might be getting in the way. You can always add it back later to check. How much time does it save you anyway, 2-3 sec.?
Good luck
To be honest, I doubt it saves anything and is probably one of those tweaks that's going in the trash bin. I'll give it shot and post back
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