Re: Just downloaded FF3...need to change profile

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Just downloaded FF3...need to change profile
\ John (11 Apr 2008)
. \ Ian (11 Apr 2008)
. \ Melchert Fruitema (11 Apr 2008)
. \ squaredancer (11 Apr 2008)
. . \ John (11 Apr 2008)
. . . \ John (11 Apr 2008)
. . . . \ John (12 Apr 2008)

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Subject:	Re: Just downloaded FF3...need to change profile
Group:	Mozilla-support-firefox
From:	John
Date:	12 Apr 2008

John wrote:
> John wrote:
>> squaredancer wrote:
>>> On 11.04.2008 12:56, CET - what odd quirk of fate caused John to
>>> generate the following:? :
>>>> I just downloaded FF3, but its using my FF2 profile, is there any
>>>> way I can get it to open in its own profile? Can somebody explain it
>>>> in simple terms so I can follow, got lost looking in Mozilla help.
>>>>
>>>> Thank you for your help.
>>>>
>>>> John
>>>>
>>>
>>> you DO REALIZE (of course you do) that FF3 has not yet been
>>> released?? What you have installed is a Beta version - for TESTERS
>>> who know what they are doing!
>>>
>>> It would seem to me (as you don't know how to create a new profile,
>>> how to install to a separate directory) that you are not yet "expert"
>>> enough to do what you are trying!
>>>
>>> reg
>>
>>
>> Thank you for your message. I do know its beta, but I also know, that
>> sometimes you have to do things to learn, and I would like to be able
>> to do that with FF3. I am able to learn, especially when I need it,
>> somebody is willing to give me some help.
>>
>> I added the profile as as directed by the url you supplied and have
>> been able to open FF3, and its pointing to the right profile, I've
>> even moved over my bookmarks from FF2 to FF3.
>>
>> When I close it though, is when I have a little problem, I go to try
>> open FF2, I cant, all the links in Start Menu, and quick Launch have
>> changed themselves to FF3. Would anybody have any ideas about why this
>> should happen, and is there anyway I can stop this?
>>
>> Thank you for your help?
>>
>> John.
>
> Just to let you know, I worked out that problem, I seemed to remember
> something in the create profile box, that you tick, to allow the profile
> box to appear when you click on the FF Icon, it opens up and gives you a
> choice as to what version you want to open, and viola, it works perfect.
> No problems.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> John.
Just to let you know, I have the FFŁ Beta working perfectly, and no
longer having any problems. :)

Thanks for your help. :)

John
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