Firefox freezes upon startup; forced reset everytime.

Hello, all,
I'm currently running Firefox 25.0.1 on Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 on a Dell XPS 8300, 64 bit OS. Recently, everytime I start up Firefox, it freezes automatically without my clicking anything. I'm then forced to hold down the shift key, while clicking the Firefox icon, in order to reset the browser. I've uninstalled/reinstalled it a few times, but the problem persists. I believe it might be a script issue, but can't be certain. This scenario plays out everytime I start my computer, which really puzzles me that I need to fix it everytime. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Lefky

There are two things you can try. But first, holding down the shift key
starts Firefox in Safe Mode. This disables all your add-ons and some
settings. If the browser works find in safe mode, then the problem could
be an add-on. But first do this. Go to '''''[https://www.mozilla.org Mozilla.org]'''''
to download the latest version of Firefox. DO NOT UPDATE. Get the full
installer. After you download the installer, remove Firefox using the
windows uninstaller. Then run the FF installer you just got. You will
not lose much of anything. Now try FF normally. If you still have problems,
then you will need to reset the browser. This will remove ALL ADD-ONS,
and reset ALL SETTINGS to their default settings. If the problem is
gone, then it was one of the add-ons. Re-install your add-ons only a
few at a time. Close FF, and restart after each group. Good Luck.
===================================
The Reset Firefox feature can fix many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information. 
'''Note''': ''This will cause you to lose any Extensions and some Preferences.''
*Open websites will not be saved in Firefox versions lower than 25.
To Reset Firefox do the following:
#Go to Firefox > Help > Troubleshooting Information.
#Click the "Reset Firefox" button.
#Firefox will close and reset. After Firefox is done, it will show a window with the information that is imported. Click Finish.
#Firefox will open with all factory defaults applied.
Further information can be found in the [[Reset Firefox – easily fix most problems]] article.
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