Firefox causes Windows 7 Device Manager to constantly refresh/reset

When I execute Firefox, my Windows 7 Device Manager begins to constantly reset/refresh.
This happens about every 10 seconds.
Even when I have disabled all extensions and add-ons and I have removed and reinstalled Firefox, the behavior still happens.
The behavior disappears if I (i) terminate Firefox, (ii) run Explorer or (iii) run Chrome.
Any thoughts?

Start '''[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-using-safe-mode Firefox in Safe Mode]''' {web Link} by holding down the '''<Shift><br> ''(Mac Options)'' ''' key, and then starting Firefox. Is the problem still there?
Start your '''Computer''' in safe mode with networking. Then start Firefox.
Try '''Safe''' web sites. Is the problem still there?
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