(Archived) Unable to install Web Clipper in Firefox. instal in

[BaldEagle 2]

I have been using web clipper for quite a while in my Firefox.
However yesterday I had some problems after installing another add-on, DISCONNECT.ME, and found some odd issues with my YouTube and Google pages. Eevntually I decided to "RESET" my Firefox using the option in Troubleshooting Information.

I then spent a few happy hours reloading all my add-ons etc.
Everything now works fine, except Evernote Web Clipper.

When I try to install it I get:
Evernote web clipper cannot be installed because
FireFox cannot modify the needed file.

CLEARLY however works fine?
But I would prefer my old web clipper - any ideas?

XP Pro V2002 SP3
Firefox 20.0.1
I’ve tried to install web clipper from the Evernote web page and from Firefox add-ons.

HELP
 

[BaldEagle 2]

 

SORTED IT.

 

I tried to run firefox.exe –p from the command line but that tried to start my NIGHTLY build.

      

So I edited the Firefox shortcut on my desktop and added –P to the end of TARGET.

        "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -P

Then double click on that shortcut to open,this time I see Start Firefox.

Click on create Profile and gave it a SHORT name Default1 as shown (my default was missing).

I then opened up C:\Documents and Settings\Tony.TONY-SR1619\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles

Opened the new Default1 and deleted everything inside.

Opened my current profile xcgtt1sk.default-1366046053609, created by the Firefox  reset earlier.

Select everything (CTRL+A) and the COPY, go back to the empty 148xkp9g.Default1 and PASTE.

I then removed the extra –P from the end of my Firefox shortcut and reopened Firefox.

I opened the Help > Troubleshooting Information > Show Folder
which confirmed that I was using the new Firefox\Profiles\148xkp9g.Default1 folder.

I was now FINALLY able to install Evernote Web Clipper (and everything else looks OK).

 

[hile 0]

Thanks a lot.

 

It works100%

 

I don't understand why Evernote don't do an update to fix this problem.

[Ros 0]

I'm glad you sorted it.  However, I was totally confused by your answer (I'm not all that computer-savvy).  Could Evernote not provide me with something which works (and easily), please?

 

I *love* Web Clipper - at least I loved it when it worked.

[chanatx 14]

Here is a reformatted version of tbruneti's workaround:

 

1.) Edit the Firefox shortcut on your desktop and add –P to the end of the TARGET.

     Example: "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -P

 

2.) Then click on that shortcut to open, this time you should see Start Firefox.

 

3.) Click on create Profile and give it a SHORT name Default1.

 

4.) Then open up C:\Documents and Settings\user.USER-SR1619\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles

     NOTE: the "user" should show your specific username. The above is a generic example.

 

5.) Open the new Default1 and delete everything inside.

 

6.) Open the current profile xcgtt1sk.default-1366046053609--created by the Firefox reset earlier.

 

7.) Select everything (CTRL+A) and then copy (CTRL+P) it, go back to the empty 148xkp9g.Default1 and paste (CTRL+V) it.

 

8.) Remove the extra –P from the end of the Firefox shortcut and reopen Firefox.

 

9.) Open the Help > Troubleshooting Information > Show Folder which should confirm that that the new Firefox\Profiles\148xkp9g.Default1 folder is being used.

 

Should now be able to install Evernote Web Clipper.

[jbignert 473]

We are fairly certain this problem is caused by the Firefox profile being corrupted when updating from version X to version Y.

 

Here's a bit shorter workaround to try:

 

In order to manually remove the traces of the previous Web Clipper user should:
1. Type about:support in address bar
2. Click "Show Folder" button in Profile Folder row
3. Navigate to "extensions" directory
4. Close Firefox
5. Remove "{E0B8C461-F8FB-49b4-8373-FE32E9252800}" directory

After that he should install the new version from https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/evernote-web-clipper/?src=ss

 

Let me know if that helps. 

[Developer Hater 0]

This can be corrected by taking the extension files from a working computer and copying them to the same directory on the other.

 

If you don't have the files I can send them, but it is a large directory.

 

You should not have to do anything but copy and paste and follow the prompts.