Removing Firefox - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

gal · 07-18-2005, 01:41 AM

Lately I've had this problem in Firefox under Windows, where the download manager just displays

Code:

XML parsing error: undefined entity
Location: chrome://downloadmgr/content/downloadsidebar.xul
Line number 135, Column 27:
<toolbarbutton label="&cmd.options.label;"
---------------------^

I've tried removing all extensions, reinstalling, removing chrome and profile dirs both in doc&settings and program dir, to no avail. I even deleted firefox entries in the registry. Any ideas how I can completely remove Firefox? The Mozilla forums I've searched just come up with XML programming, which I have no clue what to do with..

amonkie · 07-18-2005, 03:48 AM

Shouldn't you be able to go to "Add/Remove Programs" and Uninstall Firefox? It is an application, just like anything else on your computer.

Artsemis · 07-18-2005, 05:13 AM

Some applications cannot be removed that way, but yes in this case, Firefox can simply be removed through Add/Remove Programs.

Xazy · 07-18-2005, 07:49 AM

It can be removed that way. not sure in this case if it still can, once some of the files are removed, as well as registry keys. I would probably reinstall it then remove it.

Confederate · 07-18-2005, 09:12 AM

sometimes the extensions mess up, did you try reinstalling all extensions as well?

PenguinsRock · 07-18-2005, 12:56 PM

They just release Firefox 1.05 if you like Firefox installing the new version might fix your issue.

gal · 07-19-2005, 03:06 AM

Thanks Confederate, reinstalling the download tweak extension solved the problem.

VitaminChemE · 07-19-2005, 04:48 AM

a lot of times firefox's automatic updater for extensions is the route of the problem. when you see an updated version of an extension, install it directly from it's homepage rather than through the update icon.

also, i've noticed that removing firefox from the add/remove programs thingy doesn't remove all of the personalized components. i performed the uninstall and then reinstalled a newer version of firefox only to find all my extensions were still active.

Wingless · 07-20-2005, 10:25 PM

You have to first disable "Hide system files" (or something to that effect) in Explorer, then goto Documents and Settings, *user*, Application Data, Mozilla, and delete the Firefox folder to completely nuke the Fox. Also, it may seem obvious, but after running the uninstaller, delete the Program Files/Mozilla Firefox folder. I had some trouble updating Firefox only to realize I had forgotten to completely remove that last folder.

BTW, your bookmarks are saved in that Application Data/Mozilla/Firefox folder. Unless you've really botched your Firefox install, the bookmarks.html file is safe to set aside and easy to replace if you reinstall FF.

Confederate · 07-20-2005, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by gal

Thanks Confederate, reinstalling the download tweak extension solved the problem.

no problem, glad I could help

07-18-2005, 01:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
gal Insane	Removing Firefox Lately I've had this problem in Firefox under Windows, where the download manager just displays Code: XML parsing error: undefined entity Location: chrome://downloadmgr/content/downloadsidebar.xul Line number 135, Column 27: <toolbarbutton label="&cmd.options.label;" ---------------------^ I've tried removing all extensions, reinstalling, removing chrome and profile dirs both in doc&settings and program dir, to no avail. I even deleted firefox entries in the registry. Any ideas how I can completely remove Firefox? The Mozilla forums I've searched just come up with XML programming, which I have no clue what to do with..

07-18-2005, 03:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
amonkie Drifting Administrator Location: Windy City	Shouldn't you be able to go to "Add/Remove Programs" and Uninstall Firefox? It is an application, just like anything else on your computer. __________________ Calling from deep in the heart, from where the eyes can't see and the ears can't hear, from where the mountain trails end and only love can go... ~~~ Three Rivers Hare Krishna

07-18-2005, 05:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Artsemis Insane Location: West Virginia	Some applications cannot be removed that way, but yes in this case, Firefox can simply be removed through Add/Remove Programs. __________________ - Artsemis ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There are two keys to being the best: 1.) Never tell everything you know

07-18-2005, 12:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
PenguinsRock Upright Location: US	Firefox 1.05 They just release Firefox 1.05 if you like Firefox installing the new version might fix your issue.

07-19-2005, 04:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
VitaminChemE Tilted Location: BloNiag	a lot of times firefox's automatic updater for extensions is the route of the problem. when you see an updated version of an extension, install it directly from it's homepage rather than through the update icon. also, i've noticed that removing firefox from the add/remove programs thingy doesn't remove all of the personalized components. i performed the uninstall and then reinstalled a newer version of firefox only to find all my extensions were still active. __________________ Light a man a fire and he's warm for the night; light a man on fire and he's warm for the rest of his life

07-18-2005, 07:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
Xazy People in masks cannot be trusted Location: NYC	It can be removed that way. not sure in this case if it still can, once some of the files are removed, as well as registry keys. I would probably reinstall it then remove it.

07-18-2005, 09:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Confederate Death Leprechaun Location: College Station, TX	sometimes the extensions mess up, did you try reinstalling all extensions as well?

07-19-2005, 03:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
gal Insane	Thanks Confederate, reinstalling the download tweak extension solved the problem.

07-20-2005, 10:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Wingless Psycho Location: Metro Detroit, Mich, USA	You have to first disable "Hide system files" (or something to that effect) in Explorer, then goto Documents and Settings, user, Application Data, Mozilla, and delete the Firefox folder to completely nuke the Fox. Also, it may seem obvious, but after running the uninstaller, delete the Program Files/Mozilla Firefox folder. I had some trouble updating Firefox only to realize I had forgotten to completely remove that last folder. BTW, your bookmarks are saved in that Application Data/Mozilla/Firefox folder. Unless you've really botched your Firefox install, the bookmarks.html file is safe to set aside and easy to replace if you reinstall FF. __________________ Tommy Nibs is a funny word. So here I am, above palm trees, so straight and tall... You are, smaller getting smaller, but I still see... you. Jimmy Eat World - Goodbye Sky Harbor