Firefox not starting maximized

[Ultima66]

Whenever I close Firefox and then restart it, it always opens not maximized and with all my toolbars open, which I don't want. No matter how I set it and then close the window, it does the same thing when I open it again.

I read that you can right click on the top bar and set something for advanced options, but when I right click the top bar all I get is Restore, Minimize, Close, etc.

I ran CCleaner and SpySweeper yesterday, clearing my firefox cache, cookies, history, and dl history, and I don't know all that SpySweeper cleared, but I think it stopped some registry key from working. I've tried reinstalling FireFox, but that did nothing. I'm afraid of uninstalling it then reinstalling it, since if it's not a FireFox related problem I might delete all my bookmarks and extensions/themes and still not fix the problem.

It seems extremely unlikely that it's a virus/malware related problem, but that could be it too. Can someone help?

Oh, I just noticed something else too. When I go to Bookmarks -> Bookmark this page, I try to click "Ok" but nothing happens and it won't let me save the bookmark unless I go to the Bookmark Manager.

[GX1_Man]

What if you uninstall it and then reboot and install the latest version? Sometimes the easiest fix works.

[Nitro]

I have the same problem and its been happening since about 2 updates ago.

Also every time my firefox is updated i lose all my bookmarks and favi icons etc.

[GX1_Man]

Then you need this free accessory to save all your bookmarks, etc.:

http://mozbackup.jasnapaka.com/

[Ultima66]

Okay, uninstalling FireFox didn't remove any of my settings anyways, and the problem persists.

Also, when I was on today, every several mins I will hear clicking, like a link trying to open up, but nothing apparently happened. Also, when I'm typing, it'll suddenly stop having FF as my main window or something, like I clicked in an empty place on the taskbar, where the top bar of the screen turns light.

So I'm afraid this is a problem that's not just my FireFox, but I can't find any problems. I really need help now...

[Nitro]

Then you need this free accessory to save all your bookmarks, etc.:

http://mozbackup.jasnapaka.com/

Thanks very much, I didn't even realise that extension existed!

[Ultima66]

Well nothing I'm doing is helping.

I'm just afraid there's a big underlying problem. Small FF errors aren't too bad.

[Ultima66]

Oh, also all my search engines cleared and won't let me install any more.

EDIT: I was just prompted to install IE Plugin (security center alerted me said it could be dangerous)... Well I didn't install it so just asking if that might be anything.

[Rob Pomeroy]

Are you using reputable virus/malware protection?

[Ultima66]

No Norton but I'm using Spy Sweeper.

Adaware and Spybot too but those don't clear viruses/malware.

[GX1_Man]

And what for viruses?

[Ultima66]

I used Norton for a while but not any more.

Is there anything I should get? I think SpySweeper deletes viruses, since I know it dleeltes a trojan, but if not, I need to get something for viruses.

[ale52]

You MUST have antivirus or you're asking for trouble.  

Try this:

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

Alan <><  

[Ultima66]

Well I ran a HouseCall scan yesterday, but the fact that I used IE just like gave me popups now. I'll dl and antivirus.

[patio]

After you install AVG make sure to grab any available updates...then turn off System Restore and re-boot into Safe Mode and run a full AVG scan.
When this is finished re-boot into Normal Mode and un-install FireFox in the Add Remove Programs section of Control Panel
DLoad and install the latest ver. opf FireFox and let us know how it goes...

patio.   8-)