Firefox 4 is constantly not responding
I switched to Firefox 4 a few days ago, from the first time I used it I've had problems with it not responding. With Firefox 3 I had this problem once or twice a day, I would restart Firefox and it would then work fine for a while. Firefox 4 however does this every 5-10 minutes and has every time I've tried to use it, it can stop responding when I try to click a link, change tabs or try to scroll down the page, I've even come back to the computer after a few minutes away to find it not responding when it was working perfectly before. I've tried running in safe mode, I've tried reinstalling it but nothing's worked, I've had to change back to the previous version because I found 4 unusable, the old version is working exactly as it did before. From what little I've been able to see of Firefox 4 I think I'd like it a lot more than previous versions if it didn't need restarting every 10 minutes.
Hi, i had the exact same problem with FF4, it got so bad that it would "not respond" near enough every click of the mouse, i could not find help anywhere, so many solutions from people who reproted the same problem, but none of them worked,, malwarebytes and kaspesky both reported no viruses, i started FF4 in safe mode, the same thing, i then started it over and over uninstalling one addon ata a time until i removed all of my addons, but it still kept happening, fortunately i found my own solution, i upgraded to FF5.5 Beta, that was 3 days ago, ive not had a problem since, i hope that this solution may work for you too.
it would appear that this is just a FF4 problem, good luck.
Similar Messages
-
Constantly 'not responding'. Why? Cache cleared, history cleared, this happens all the time!
My Mozilla Firefox is constantly 'not responding'. I have cleared the cache, cleared all history, run disk cleaner, run defrag, yet it continues to be a problem. It also 'can't find' many common sites like yahoomail. What is wrong? It shows as being completely updated.
Hi,
Is the circle on the tab green and rotating clockwise or grey and anti clockwise when 'not responding'?
Useful links:
[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Options%20window All about Tools > Options]
[http://kb.mozillazine.org/About:config Going beyond Tools > Options - about:config]
[http://kb.mozillazine.org/About:config_entries about:config Entries]
[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/whats-that-preference/ What's That Preference? add-on] - Quickly decode about:config entries - After installation, go inside about:config, right-click any preference, enable (tick) MozillaZine Results to Panel and again right-click a pref and choose MozillaZine Reference to begin with.
[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Keyboard%20shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts]
[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Viewing%20video%20in%20Firefox%20without%20a%20plugin Viewing video in Firefox without a plugin]
[http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox Firefox Profile Folder & Files]
[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Safe%20Mode Safe Mode]
[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Basic%20Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting]
[http://kb.mozillazine.org/Problematic_extensions Problematic Extensions]
[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Troubleshooting%20extensions%20and%20themes Troubleshooting Extensions and Themes]
[http://kb.mozillazine.org/Testing_plugins Testing Plugins]
[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Troubleshooting%20plugins Troubleshooting Plugins] -
computer on,icons showing,open firefox and I get a firefox is open but not responding.Computer tells me to close computer programs and restart. when I go to close, no programs are open. I hit cancel on shutting down and go back to firefox icon and It opens.
Hello,
Certain Firefox problems can be solved by performing a ''Clean reinstall''. This means you remove Firefox program files and then reinstall Firefox. Please follow these steps:
'''Note:''' You might want to print these steps or view them in another browser.
#Download the latest Desktop version of Firefox from http://www.mozilla.org and save the setup file to your computer.
#After the download finishes, close all Firefox windows (click Exit from the Firefox or File menu).
#Delete the Firefox installation folder, which is located in one of these locations, by default:
#*'''Windows:'''
#**C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox
#**C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox
#*'''Mac:''' Delete Firefox from the Applications folder.
#*'''Linux:''' If you installed Firefox with the distro-based package manager, you should use the same way to uninstall it - see [[Installing Firefox on Linux]]. If you downloaded and installed the binary package from the [http://www.mozilla.org/firefox#desktop Firefox download page], simply remove the folder ''firefox'' in your home directory.
#Now, go ahead and reinstall Firefox:
##Double-click the downloaded installation file and go through the steps of the installation wizard.
##Once the wizard is finished, choose to directly open Firefox after clicking the Finish button.
More information about reinstalling Firefox can be found [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-and-diagnose-firefox-problems?esab=a&s=troubleshooting&r=3&as=s#w_5-reinstall-firefox here].
<b>WARNING:</b> Do not run Firefox's uninstaller or use a third party remover as part of this process, because that could permanently delete your Firefox data, including but not limited to, extensions, cache, cookies, bookmarks, personal settings and saved passwords. <u>These cannot be recovered unless they have been backed up to an external device!</u>
Please report back to see if this helped you!
Thank you. -
Safari is constantly not responding
Safari is constantly not responding, especially when loading java, uploading videos etc. Can I do anything about it? Can I somehow restore the safari (I have tried to rest it, but nothing was improved). thanks
You need to update to 10.5.8 to allow Safari to work at its best.
(First, if yours is an Intel Mac, check that Safari is not running in Rosetta, which is enough to slow it to a crawl.)
Adding DNS codes to your Network Settings, should gives good results in terms of speed-up:
Open System Preferences/Network. Double click on your connection type, or select it in the drop-down menu. Click on TCP/IP and in the box marked 'DNS Servers' enter the following two numbers:
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220
(An explanation of why that is both safe and a good idea can be read here: http://www.labnol.org/internet/tools/opendsn-what-is-opendns-why-required-2/2587 /
Open DNS also provides an anti-phishing feature: http://www.opendns.com/solutions/homenetwork/anti-phishing/ )
Wikipedia also has an interesting article about Open DNS:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenDNS
Whilst in System Preferences/Network you should also turn off 'IPv6' in your preference pane, as otherwise you may not get the full speed benefit (the DNS resolver will default to making SRV queries). If you want to know what IPv6 is:
This is Apple's guidance on iPv6:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.5/en/8708.html
Click on Apply Now and close the window.
Restart Safari, and repair permissions.
If that didn't do it, then try this as well:
Empty Safari's cache (from the Safari menu), then close Safari.
Go to Home/Library/Safari and delete the following files:
form values
download.plist
Then go to Home/Library/Preferences and delete
com.apple.Safari.plist
Repair permissions (in Disk Utility).
Start up Safari again, and things should have improved.
More useful information here:
http://guides.macrumors.com/SpeedupSafari -
WHY IS FIREFOX ALWAYS FREEZING AND NOT RESPONDING?
when i start to use firefox on facebook it works ok for a bit and then it starts not responding or is really slow. i never had any problems with firefox till these latest updates. what could the problem be. it's very frustrating and i have always liked using this until now.
i have deleted program and reloaded it and have same thingWHY IS FIREFOX ALWAYS FREEZING AND NOT RESPONDING?
i have deleted program and reloaded it and have same thing -
I have the latest version but I am continually told that Firefox is running but not responding and that I need to close Firefox or restart my computer to clear the problem. Why is this happening?
See "Hang at exit":
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Firefox_hangs
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Firefox+hangs
See also:
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_in_use
* https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Firefox+is+already+running+but+is+not+responding -
I keep getting a message that Firefox is open and not responding. That I have to close the Firefox application or restart my computer. A real pain. Why is the firefox application not closing.
Sounds like Firefox is "hanging at exit". That problem is frequently caused by an Extension or a Plugin. Read all of the following articles.<br /><br />
NOTE: Establish a habit of exiting/closing Firefox with Firefox button > Exit or File > Exit to allow an orderly shutdown of Firefox and closing of all of the files that Firefox has open.
#Stop the Firefox process:
#*[http://kb.mozillazine.org/Kill_application Mozillazine - Kill application]
#*Windows 7 users click [http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/window-on-windows/reap-the-benefits-of-windows-7s-task-manager/2576 here]
#*Mac users: http://techheavy.com/2011/02/the-mac-task-manager/
#Why Firefox may hang:
#*[http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Firefox+hangs Firefox hangs] (see Hang at exit)
#*[http://kb.mozillazine.org/Firefox_hangs Firefox hangs (Mozillazine)] (see Hang at exit and Closing Firefox properly)
#*[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Firefox+is+already+running+but+is+not+responding Firefox is already running but is not responding]
#Use Firefox Safe Mode to find a problem with an Extension or Plugin:
#*Don't check anything when entering Safe Mode, just continue
#*If the problem does not occur in Safe Mode it is probably an Extension or Plugin causing the problem
#*See:
#**[[Safe Mode]] and [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Safe_Mode Safe Mode (Mozillazine)]
#**[http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes Troubleshooting extensions and themes]
#**[http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Troubleshooting+plugins Troubleshooting plugins]
#**[http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Basic+Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting]
'''If this reply solves your problem, please click "Solved It" next to this reply when <u>signed-in</u> to the forum.'''
Not related to your question, but...
You may need to update some plug-ins. Check your plug-ins and update as necessary:
*Plug-in check --> http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/plugincheck/
*Adobe Shockwave for Director Netscape plug-in: [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20Shockwave%20plugin%20with%20Firefox#w_installing-shockwave Installing ('''''or Updating''''') the Shockwave plugin with Firefox]
*Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape: [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20Adobe%20Reader%20plugin%20with%20Firefox#w_installing-and-updating-adobe-reader Installing/Updating Adobe Reader in Firefox]
*'''''Shockwave Flash''''' (Adobe Flash or Flash): [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Managing%20the%20Flash%20plugin#w_updating-flash Updating Flash in Firefox]
*'''''Next Generation Java Plug-in for Mozilla browsers''''': [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20Java%20plugin%20with%20Firefox#w_installing-or-updating-java Installing or Updating Java in Firefox] -
Using AOL emails, Firefox goes into a "not Responding mode" I have to wait until it times out.
using AOL emails, Firefox goes into a '''"Not Responding" mode.
I have to wait until it times out. Happens every time I log on.
I am using windows 7, HP lap top. I am using MSE for virus detector. This may have started sense I switched to MSE.
I am not sure.A possible cause is security software (firewall) that blocks or restricts Firefox or the plugin-container process without informing you, possibly after detecting changes (update) to the Firefox program.
Remove all rules for Firefox from the permissions list in the firewall and let your firewall ask again for permission to get full unrestricted access to internet for Firefox and the plugin-container process and the updater process.
See:
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Server+not+found
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Firewalls -
After stopping FF when I restart it , I get a pop up displaying Firefox already running but not responding. Please Help?
There are several possible causes, see [[Firefox is already running but is not responding]].
-
Firefox browser keeps going into not responding mode and the firefox experts continue to "not respond" to the problem. Firefox 11.0 and W7. When will you respond??
Try to start Firefox in [[Safe mode|Safe mode]]. This mode disables all extensions, user customizations, hardware acceleration, etc. temporarily for diagnostic and troubleshooting. If Firefox works find in Safe Mode, then this is likely an add-on issue. Restart Firefox in normal mode, then type "About:addons" (without the quotes) in the address bar. Disable your extensions one by one, restarting Firefox between each one, until you find the trouble maker. Once you do, you can disable that add-on and report the issue to that add-on's developer.
A few other basic trouble shooting things you can try is this:
Run all Windows Updates, install all needed service packs, etc.
Update your graphics driver (Firefox uses your graphics card for some rendering, and an out of date graphics card driver can cause problems. [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-do-i-upgrade-my-graphics-drivers https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-do-i-upgrade-my-graphics-drivers].
Update all your plugins (Flash, Java, etc.): [http://www.mozilla.org/plugincheck/ http://www.mozilla.org/plugincheck/].
Download and Install MalwareBytes Anti-Malware, run a full Scan. [http://www.malwarebytes.org/ http://www.malwarebytes.org/]. This helps check that there are no viruses on your computer causing issues. you can uninstall this program after you clean off any infections.
Now when Firefox hangs, is this randomly, on specific websites, etc.? You can also read [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Firefox-hangs https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Firefox-hangs] -
Firefox will not open. I get the firefox is already running but not responding window... I have tried rebooting with no help. I have tried to end the process via cntrl+shift+esc and nothing firefox is listed to end. I have tried find the app data via the run icon in the start up window, I have no run icon on this system (Acer with windows vista(?)
== This happened ==
Every time Firefox opened
== The computer was hard shut down and did a improper shut down scan when it was restarted ==
== User Agent ==
Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 6.0; FunWebProducts; GTB6.5; SLCC1; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; Media Center PC 5.0; .NET CLR 3.5.30729; .NET CLR 3.0.30729)I am having a similar problem. Running Xp.
Latest revision of firefox.
After using firefox for a while if I exit, parent.lock is locked and i have to reboot to reload firefox.
I have killed all firefox applications from task manager (usually there are none). and I have tried 3 different "file unlock" programs including unlocker to no avail.
I also recently installed a program that shows -all- open files, and parent.lock is not listed, and thus not closable/unlockable from there. -
i am using firefox for many years.its a great browser i have ever used.but the problem i am having from couple of days is unexpected.whenever i open my firefox it held and do not respond even cant close it.nothing respond.i have uninstall it many times and then download it and install it again and again but the problem is still there.please help me out.
Did you see this article linked from the main Firefox Help page?
[[Removing Babylon, SearchQU or MyStart]]
Post back if you need more help. -
Since installilng Adobe Reader 9 Firefox is very slow & "not responding" How can this be fixed?
Yesterday I installed Adobe Reader 9. Also Firefox became incredibly slow and I keep seeing strange site names in the lower left of the screen. I keep getting "not responding messages", and in 1-2 minutes the screen I wanted comes up. I don't know if they are related. Norton keeps finding lots of "cookies" to remove as well. But that happened prior to this issue.
Try updating Java via Windows Control Panel. The current version is 1.6.0_24. The version you appear to be running is 1.6.0_20
-
ITunes Constantly "Not Responding" in Windows 8
Hi all,
iTunes has been giving me problems for the past while, constantly running incredibly slowing, and showing as "not responding" in my task manager.
PC is more then capable (processor, ram, etc, etc) of running it. I've tried the basic things, disabling other software, reinstalled iTunes, disabled firewalls, etc, but to no avail. I took a look through the forms and saw someone suggest copying a .dll file from common files to the iTunes folder, but that didn't yield any results either.
If anyone could point me in the right direction, or share any possible remedies for this situation, it would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
TylerThe links the support team provided do not solve the problem. On my computer there is nothing else running except Bonjour! It's running from both the "Program Files" and "Program Files (x86)" folders.
I solved the problem by deleting Bonjour. I would have tried deleting just one or the other of the two instances (I figured they were conflicting with each other), but when I went to uninstall it there was only one option and they both got deleted during the uninstall.
Now itunes seems to work properly, it does give a notification that certain aspects of the program wont work and "you have to uninstall and re-install itunes" to get Bonjour back. But, I don't mind because I only use it for podcasts so none of the broken features bother me and the notification when I open the program is just a single click to get rid of. So, if you do mind not being able to connect your ipod or things like that then this may not be your solution. But deleting Bonjour works for me. -
Updated to 5.0 is -now- constantly "not responding"
updated to 5.0 >MOZILLA > help/about Firefox says "up to date"> now MOZILLA is "not responding and "freezes/screen goes gray" every 4 clicks or so... it's gotten so bad I have to restart compute just get it to act at all. Firewall not an issue- MOZILLA is an allowed "trusted" site- it always worked before update... any suggestions?
Apparently phone is synced over icloud.
So, since we both share the same account and both sync over icloud, I guess our contacts were synced.
I guess we are the only two people in the world who have two iphones on one account.
I did not see a way to separate contacts.
Thanks for trying.
I guess we have to get separate itunes accounts and delete contacts manually.
While I'm here, glad to learn that all my apps are deleted on sync unless I check the box to NOT DELETE APPS ON SYNC.
Since the box is unchecked, I guess most people prefer to NOT sync their apps so by default people loose all their apps upon sync.
Maybe you are looking for
-
March's TechNet Wiki SS DBE Guru Winners announced!!
The results for March'sTechNet Guru competition have been posted! http://blogs.technet.com/b/wikininjas/archive/2014/04/17/the-microsoft-technet-guru-awards-march-2014.aspx <- results page! Congratulations to all our new Gurus for March! We will be i
-
Serializing read/write operations of network-published shared variables
Hi all, I'm developing a distributed application (PC + CompactRIO), and using shared variables (SVs) for inter-device communication. Here's my journey so far: Intended procedure PC parses file PC writes processed file data (custom cluster, large) int
-
How to change system status of order created in IW31
Hello All, I created a maintenance order in IW31. System status of that Order is like this, Now i have a requirement to change the system status. But the BAPI : BAPI_ALM_ORDER_MAINTAIN has option to change user status. Please suggest what i have to d
-
Itunes wont install... because cannot locate MSI. folder...
As I was updating Itunes, my pc crashed ( this is not because of itunes) I've spent almost a whole day on tryig to fix it yet to nto really get anywhere. these are the errors that i keep getting. I removed all files just like the support said. tried
-
Ok so it isn't really slow but it sure feels like that coming from XP. I find the hand tool sluggish in Indesign and Illustrator on super fast macs which is disappointing. Why is this Adobe? And does snow leopard improve things a bit?