Firefox freezes until I minimize the window, then restore it. Why?
Each time I use Firefox now I cannot get it to respond to the mouse until I minimize the browser, then restore it. It will then work for a few selections within a window in the browser, then freeze again. I had even thought it might be the mouse, but this does not happen if using IE, or any other application.
Since this PC is an old, spare, and only has a 15 GB HD with Windows XP Pro upgraded from ME I am using version 3.5.9. Firefox browser. Until I am able to repair my primary PC with a replacement motherboard, I need this one working properly.
Any suggestions?
Yeah I'm seeing this as well. A force quit and relaunch seems to solve the problem for a while.
IMHO the app has just gone downhill in the last few years. Useful tools like browser history from the back button are hidden / rendered useless (click and hold doesn't work so well from a track pad), and it's performance just isn't what it used to be.
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Firefox is locking up VERY frequently after every few seconds unless I minimize the window and maximize it again. But then in a few seconds it locks up again, I am unable to click anything or DO anything and it is becoming extremely annoying! Ya'll just released a new version that I'd hoped would have fixed this issue, apparently not...and I also can't select an option in a drop down box, I have to use my keyboard to do so...
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Every time Firefox openedYeah I'm seeing this as well. A force quit and relaunch seems to solve the problem for a while.
IMHO the app has just gone downhill in the last few years. Useful tools like browser history from the back button are hidden / rendered useless (click and hold doesn't work so well from a track pad), and it's performance just isn't what it used to be. -
Whenever you have multiple windows open - say one is your Gmail account and the other is a bunch of pages you're using at work - and then you go to minimize the window with Gmail but intend to continue working on the other open windows. Using Command-M (the minimize shortcut for Macs) unfortunately now sends all open windows to the minimize bar in the lower right. Which means - every time I go to look at Gmail, then put it away, I have to reclick to open all of the other windows I was working in. Can this be fixed? It never used to happen.
== This happened ==
Every time Firefox opened
== I upgraded to the latest version of FirefoxBecause OS X 10.4* does not have what is needed by Firefox 4.0 and newer.
Linux users are in a similar boat also as they need certain package versions within the last few years as LTS distros (with outdated packages from 4+ years ago) like CentOS is a bit screwed on newer applications like Firefox 4.0. By your logic Mozilla should also support Linux packages from 10 years ago also which would be a really ridiculous thing to do.
I think only the 64-bit Windows Vista and Windows 7 is really supported or will be rather when it comes to 64-bit builds (still not officially supported yet).
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firefox 13.0.1 on windows xp
the window is always maximized - no possibility to resize anymore - restore down minimizes the window - also tried from command line and height.. window appears but immediately minimizes
any idea ?Try:
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Troubleshooting+plugins
See also:
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Corrupt_localstore.rdf
You can check for problems caused by a recent Flash 11.3 update and possibly downgrade to Flash 11.2 or 10.3.
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/flash-113-doesnt-load-video-firefox
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/flash-113-crashes
*http://blogs.adobe.com/asset/2012/06/inside-flash-player-protected-mode-for-firefox.html -
When I click on the Firefox icon, it will not open, so I have to right click on 'maximize' and it opens to a full page.
Nothing happens if I right click on 'restore'.
If I click on the intermediate size button (upper right corner of the open window), it minimizes the window altogether.Clear Cookies & Cache
* https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Template:clearCookiesCache
Clear the Network Cache
* https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/How%20to%20clear%20the%20cache#w_clear-the-cache
Firefox cannot load websites but other programs can
* https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Firefox%20cannot%20load%20websites%20but%20other%20programs%20can
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it says that i forced quit last time, and askes if i want to reopen the window, then i click reopen and then it gives me the spinning ball. Then i have to force quit again.
Can you give us more info about this?
Name of the application?
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Sometimes my iPad1 locks up and has the flat battery graphic after charging all night, but will not work until you disconnect the charger, then it reboots and the battery is fully charged and works normally.
It has only happened for the last month or so
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How do you get firefox 4 to save tabs and windows and restore them? Don't say set preferences to open them on startup or use restore previous session under history; those do not work. Or is it no longer possible to save windows and tabs?'''IT'S A EASY AS IT SHOULD BE.'''
This is essentially paulbruster's answer, but I've added the steps some might assume, but which aren't so obvious to those of us who are new at this, like me.
This solution might ''appear'' to be long and complicated, but after you follow the directions once, you'll find it's quick, clean, and simple. Almost like they designed it this way.
# If you haven't already, open a bunch of tabs on a few different subjects.
# Click the List All Tabs button on the right side of the tab strip.
# Select Tab Groups.
# Create a few groups as described [http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/what-are-tab-groups#w_how-do-i-create-a-tab-group here] , i.e. just drag them out of the main thumbnail group into the new groups they create.
# Now click on any thumbnail in any new group, but not the original big default group you may have left some tabs in.
#A regular Firefox window will open, but'' only the tabs in that group will be visible.'' You also now have the Tab Groups button in the tab strip.
# Right click on any tab, and there it is: Bookmark All Tabs. Click on it in the list of options. Or you can hit Ctrl+Shift+D instead and go straight to the dialogue box from the tab without any clicks. But don't go looking for this familiar option anywhere else, 'cause it's not there.
# Now pick an existing folder or create a new one just like you would have before and '''shlpam!''' there they are. New folders are supposed to end up in the Unsorted category all the way at the very bottom, but for some reason mine show up at the bottom of my last sorted category.
# DO NOT CLICK THE UPPER-RIGHTMOST X to close this group of tabs. This will close ALL of your tabs in all groups, currently visible or not. At least it asks if you're sure first. Instead, click your new Tab Groups button to return to the Boxes 'O Thumbnails window, and click the X in the group box you just bookmarked.
# Click on another thumbnail to repeat the process with another group, or click on a thumbnail in the big default box to return to the original FF window. You can also click the Tab Groups button at the upper right, or Ctrl+Shift+E, which will also get you ''into'' the Boxes 'O Nails window ''from'' FF.
# So now when you reopen FF after shutdown, simply select your folder from your Bookmarks and Open All in Tabs. '''Just like paulbruster said. ''' -
When I start Firefox, about 15 seconds after I start it, my Firefox freezes for about 1 minute. I found out that it is my Hotmail that makes Firefox freeze.
First I thought it was my computer, but I have 2 other girls in my class that use Hotmail and Firefox and their computer also freezes for 1 full minute.
This is very annoying, what can I do to change this?
xxx ellen
p.s. I am from the Netherlands, maybe that has something to do with it?Try deleting cookies and cache:
1. Tools| Clear recent history
2. Time range to clear: Everything
3. If it isn't already selected, select '''Cookies''' and '''Cache'''
4. '''Clear now'''
'''Check cookie exceptions'''
1. Tools | Options | Privacy Panel
2. Set '''Firefox will: Use custom settings for history.''' '''Insure Accept cookies for sites and accept third-party cookies''' is selected
3. Click '''Exceptions'''. If the misbehaving site is in that list, select it and click '''Remove site'''
'''Safe Mode'''
Add-ons can cause problems with not being able to log into certain websites. To see if this is the case with your issue, run [[Safe mode]]. When you get to the safe mode window, select Continue in Safe Mode. If this resolves your problem, see [[Troubleshooting extensions and themes]] and [[Troubleshooting plugins]]
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Hi there, every now and then when i maximixe or minimize a window. The top of the window is above the screen so I am unable to see the tabs or anything above the address bar, is the a way to minimize using the menu, or a configuration file I can alter to stop it going above the top of the screen. It's a pain having to restart the system / firfox when you have a handfull of tabs open while researching and then having to remember which sites you had open to reopen them. thanks
Use the F11 key or move the mouse pointer to the top of the screen.
I am using Ubuntu 12.0.4 with various versions of Firefox installed, I think that works with them all.
* [[Keyboard shortcuts - Perform common Firefox tasks quickly#w_miscellaneous]]_miscellaneous -
Full screen option minimizes the window?
When I click the full screen option in the firefox dropdown menu or use the toolbar icon the page minimizes to my taskbar immediately and becomes non functional. It freezes there until I close/re-open the browser. I'm using a firefox theme (Orange Fox 4.0.29.03.11) . I'm brand spankin new to the firefox browser so it may be something I'm not doing correctly. I thought maybe this theme may not be compatible or buggy to this version of firefox. Any help much appreciated. Thanks.
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Updated to Firefox 18.0 on a MacBook running Mac OS 10.6. Non-static areas of the window (url & search boxes, main area of window, etc.) now display incorrectly, looking like what happens when a program thinks the image is (for example) 500 pixels wide, when its actually 512 pixels wide. Each line after the first starts with what's "leftover" from the line above it, resulting in an image that appears slanted, with what should be the right side of the image appearing on progressively more on the left side of the image. No other programs (including Safari) seem to be exhibiting this problem, and it appeared immediately after the upgrade. Minimizing the window into the Dock, then re-opening temporarily fixes the problem. As soon as I scroll the window, the problem reappears.
I am having the same problem. the screen slants to the right making the navigation impossible, also some fields like the address bar are complely messed up-looks like a no signal TV screen. I have tried to reinstall and remove the plist file. Am using firefox 18 on a intel macbook running 10.5 thanks for any help
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Frequently after I have been viewing numerous sites on firefox, when I close down the last window and try to reopen firefox, I am told that the program is already running and needs to be shut down. Using Task Manager is not useful, since task manager doesn't show the program as up and running. The only way to get the program to close so it can be used for a different subject is to reboot the computer. This is happening 10 - 12 times a week now, and gradually getting worse. This closes out everything I have open, making it necessary to save all opened files BEFORE I reboot, and then going back to reopen all of them. None of the other questions I've seem point to this particular quirk in the problem.
This is not a cure but will make it easier if Firefox locks up.
'''https://support.mozilla.org/questions/997866''' {web link}
From what I have been reading from other posts on this forum, the
issue may be caused by the clear history settings. It was suppose
to have been fixed in v30.
Press the '''Alt''' or '''F10''' key to bring up the tool bar.
Followed by;
Windows; '''Tools > Options'''
Linux; '''Edit > Preferences'''
Mac; ''application name'' '''> Preferences'''
Then '''Privacy'''.
The button next to '''History''', select '''Use Custom Settings'''.
At the bottom of the page, turn on '''Clear History When Firefox Closes.'''
At the far right, press the '''Settings''' button. Turn on ONLY '''Cache''' and
'''Form And Search History''' leaving the others off.
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