Firefox is slow to open! I have latest version 3.6.16 - I have several add-ons, they may be the cause?

My OS is Win XP Professional 5.1 Service Pack 3

I had the same problem as well. Dad had the same problem with his Seamonkey browser until...
Solution: Uninstall Firefix 3.6.x and get Firefox 4.
Be careful with your old profile data. It may not work well with 4. Export your bookmarks, and note your plugins to re-add them to Firefox 4.
Firefox 4 loads in a click-a-tee-click! I kid you not!!

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I have several Add-Ons that state "This add-on will be installed (uninstalled in some cases) when Firefox is restarted." No matter how many times I restart Firefox they do not install or uninstall.
Some of the Add-ons include Adobe DLM (which is a major pain in the ars to begin with), NoScript, and United States English Spellchecker. I have had problems with other Add-ons not installing after after an update but after several attempts to reinstall them from the Add-on Gallery the finally installed again.

Try resetting the Extension Manager. 
With Firefox closed, rename the following files in your profile folder: 
extensions.cache 
extensions.ini 
extensions.rdf 
and 
compatibility.ini 
They'll be re-created when you open Firefox.
Note : ''Although unwanted files/folders can be deleted, renaming them is generally considered a safer option. This achieves the same result, but allows the user to retrieve any possibly required information from them later on. In the case above, rename the above 4 files as , 'extensionsOLD.ini', 'extensionsOLD.cache', 'extensionsOLD.rdf, 'compatibilityOLD.ini' ''
Making sure Firefox closed:
[http://kb.mozillazine.org/Kill_application]
Profile location:
[http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder] 
You may need to show hidden files to locate your profile (W2K & WinXP):
[http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/hiddenfiles.mspx]

Firefox has slow start up & I have the latest version. IE, Chrome, AOL start right away. Firefox takes up to 10 minutes.

Firefox has slow start up & I have the latest version. IE, Chrome, AOL start right away. Firefox takes up to 10 minutes.
== This happened ==
Every time Firefox opened
== when updated to 3.6

You may need to use '''[[Safe Mode]]''' (click on "Safe Mode" and read) to localize the problem. Firefox Safe Mode is a diagnostic mode that disables Extensions and some other features of Firefox. If you are using a theme, switch to the DEFAULT theme: Tools > Add-ons > Themes '''before''' starting Safe Mode. When entering Safe Mode, do not check any items on the entry window, just click "Continue in Safe Mode". Test to see if the problem you are experiencing is corrected.
See:
'''[[Troubleshooting extensions and themes]]'''
'''[[Troubleshooting plugins]]'''
'''[[Basic Troubleshooting]]'''
If the problem does not occur in Safe-mode then disable all of your Extensions and Plug-ins and then try to find which is causing it by enabling '''one at a time''' until the problem reappears. '''You MUST close and restart Firefox after EACH change''' via File > Restart Firefox (on Mac: Firefox > Quit). You can use "Disable all add-ons" on the Safe mode start window.

I dont have any Add-ons with my FireFox. After upgrade to the latest version 26.0 I'm keep getting Script error "chrome://global/content/binding/popup.xml:580"

Quite frequently I'm keep getting the error like "Script is not responding....I dont have any Add-ons with my FireFox. After upgrade to the latest version 26.0 I'm keep getting Script error "chrome://global/content/binding/popup.xml:580" Stop or Continue Script.
Currently I don't have any Add-Ons installed in my FireFox, so I can suspect any Add-ons.
I'm facing this issue only after the upgrade to 26.0 recently.

Ifound this article:
https://support.mozilla.org/pt-BR/questions/746499
in this article the problem is similar not the same, but sdmitch16 had a intersting idea disable the chrome options
and i search more in the internet i also found this:
https://support.mozilla.org/pt-BR/questions/760704

Why has my Firefox become so slow, even though I don't have any add-ons?

The settings tell me that I don't even have any add-ons installed. But FIrefox is still very slow, especially on those bigger sites.
Resetting Firefox doesn't help either..

''However, Java Deployment Toolkit 7.0.670.1 has been blocked...''
The Java Deployment Toolkit plugin (also called Java DT) is a specialized plugin designed for web developers and network administrators and is not related to your general usage of Java (and is not required to be running to enable Java content in the browser.) It's "highly unlikely" this is the source of your browser slowdown. Oracle likes to "bundle" this plugin with Java SE for unknown reasons. Mozilla still considers Java DT to be vulnerable, and has considered it to be vulnerable for a long time...that's why you see this message (and probably will continue seeing it, unless you delete the plugin.) You can delete this plugin from the list of firefox plugins, but it will probably come back when you update Java. If you're interested in reading/talking more about specifically Java DT, we made a thorough discussion thread at the mozillazine support forum here: http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=2877359
Sounds like you could benefit from disabling all Java content in the browser. How that is accomplished is explained in the above thread.

Can't open a new tab in version 30.0 on my mac. I have no add-ons and use the default settings.

I tried removing any extensions (only had one), and am already using the default page settings. This occurred RIGHT after I upgraded to the newest version- 30.0. I don't have any add-ons either. So since this happened with your newest version and seems like a ton of people are having the same problem, it says to me that FIREFOX needs to find the cause, not lay it on us to figure a round-a-bout.
Also , I've had a problem that the tabs keeping reloading a ton of OLD tabs every time I restart or open a new window. The same ones, like 30 of them! Tried deleting cache, didn't work. ?

Hello,
This happens in safe mode?
*[http://mzl.la/MwuO4X Firefox in safe mode]
<hr>
# First show the hidden files and folders:
#*[http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/show-hidden-files Show hidden files (Windows Vista/7)]
#*[http://kb.mozillazine.org/Show_hidden_files_and_folders Show hidden files]
# Go to your profile folder:
#*[http://mzl.la/NYhKHH How do I find my profile?]
#*[http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox]
# Close completely Firefox.
#*[http://kb.mozillazine.org/Kill_application]
# Delete or rename the '''localstore.rdf''' file.
# Restart Firefox.
*[http://kb.mozillazine.org/Localstore.rdf]
*[http://kb.mozillazine.org/Corrupt_localstore.rdf]
<hr>
Also:
*[http://mzl.la/MnSTZB Reset Firefox]
*[http://mzl.la/LL5Dxl Manage profiles]

Upon upgrading to Yosemite, the Pages and Numbers apps will not open (although they are the latest versions) and Keynote will not upgrade; how do I go about getting the apps to open?

Upon upgrading to Yosemite, the Pages and Numbers apps will not open (although they are the latest versions) and Keynote will not upgrade; how do I go about getting the apps to open? Is this a common issue?

Hi Madhattanite,
Welcome to the Support Communities! When did you purchase your Mac? The first thing I would suggest is to review the information in the resource below for the Up-To-Date Program for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote.
Once Yosemite is installed, you should have the option to Accept the Pages, Numbers and Keynote apps in the Mac App Store Purchases pane.
Apple - Up-to-Date Program for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote
I hope this helps ...
- Judy

My Firefox crashes when I try to go to Tools Get Add-ons. I don't have any add-ons installed on my Firefox at all. I use Win7 64-bit.

My Firefox 4.0.1 crashes when I try to go to Tools>Get Add-ons. I don't have any add-ons installed on my Firefox, at all. My OS is Win7 64-bit. I've already tried Uninstall-Reinstalling Firefox but it didn't work either.

See:
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Firefox_crashes
* https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Firefox+crashes

Iphoto won't open, says not latest version, yet ran software updates and version didn't get updated. what's wrong?

iphoto won't open, says not latest version, yet ran software updates and version didn't get updated. what's wrong?

Hi,
This happened to me with Lion (10.7.4). Here's what I did;
1). Download and install the 9.1 Update http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1322
2). Download and install the 9.3 Update http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1545
Hope this helps.

My extensions have stopped working. They appear in the Add-on list as installed, but they don't load with Firefox.

I have many extensions downloaded. They all worked earlier today, but now none of them are working. They appear in the add-on list as installed, but they don't load. I cannot find them anywhere in any Tools or Options. I use Speed Dial, Read It Later, etc., and they're all gone.

You can delete the files extensions.* (extensions.rdf, extensions.cache, extensions.ini, extensions.sqlite) and compatibility.ini in the Firefox [[Profiles|profile folder]] to reset the extensions registry. New files will be created when required.
See "Corrupt extension files": http://kb.mozillazine.org/Unable_to_install_themes_or_extensions
If you see disabled extensions that are not compatible on the next start in "Tools > Add-ons > Extensions" then click the "Find Updates" button to do a compatibility check.

I upgraded my Itunes to the latest version and now it won't let me view my library with the column browser. Can i get that back?

i upgraded my Itunes to the latest version and now it won't let me view my library with the column browser. Can i get that back? I tried using the shortcut for it and nothing happens. When I try to do it from the view menu, it shows up as something I can't click on. The new library format is driving me crazy and I just want to get back to the old library view.

We need to sort out some facts here first:
• You cannot be running Mt. Lion on your iMac G5. What Mac is it? What is the Model Identifier listed in About This Mac; More Info; Hardware Overview
• What is the model of your Epson Scanner?
• Have you attempted to scan using Image Capture, located in your Applications folder?
• Your Palm Pilot software will only run in Snow Leopard; so depending upon which Mac you have, you will either have to:
1) partition your hard drive or add an external hard drive and install Snow Leopard into it to "dual-boot" when you want to access you Palm software, or
2) install Snow Leopard Server (now available from Apple for $20 telephone orders USA & Canda only) into Parallels 8 to run your Palm software in Mt. Lion:
[click on image to enlarge]

I downloaded the latest version of itunes and now my ipod nano won't sync. The sync process appears to be locked up on the 2nd song and will not continue to sync. I unchecked the 2nd song so a different song would be 2nd, no benefit; reset my ipod nano;

I downloaded the latest version of itunes and now my ipod nano won't sync. The sync process appears to lock up on the 2nd song and will not continue to sync. I let it run all night the first time and it never went past the 2nd song. I unchecked the 2nd song so a different song would be 2nd, no benefit; reset my ipod nano; shut down laptop and restarted a different time; shorted the number of songs to sync; all without benefit.

When you connect your ipod up to the computer. It should show the device, usually with the name of the device, in my case 'jordan's ipod'. This should be on the row which shows 'songs', 'albums' e.t.c on the far right. There when you click on it it should go to a different screen showing a picture of your ipod along with two buttons - Update and Restore. Click update and it should take a 2 mins while your ipod is updated to the latest version of Ios.
After updating te ipod see if there is a change in results.
PS: make sure the device is active while syncing so keep tapping the screen.
Sorry for any incorrect info, i have an ipod touch, but i've had experience with an ipod

"You don't have any add-ons of this type installed." despite having multiple add-ons

Since upgrading to FF 8.0.1, I get the above message when I attempt to access Add-ons, Extensions on my iMac, despite having a number of different extensions installed, all of which appear to be actively working. The problem does NOT appear on my Macbook Pro, also running FF 8.0.1. Both systems have OS X 10.7.1 running. I have tried restarting FF, rebooting, and, of course, clearing the cache.

It is possible that there is a problem with the file(s) that store the extensions registry.
Delete the files extensions.* (e.g. extensions.sqlite, extensions.ini, extensions.cache) and compatibility.ini in the Firefox profile folder to reset the extensions registry.
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Profiles
New files will be created when required.
See "Corrupt extension files":
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Unable_to_install_themes_or_extensions
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Unable+to+install+add-ons
If you see disabled, not compatible, extensions in "Tools > Add-ons > Extensions" then click the Tools button at the left side of the Search Bar (or click the "Find Updates" button in older Firefox versions) to do a compatibility check or see if there is a compatibility update available.

You don't have any add-ons of this type installed.

Working fine then locked up. When I restarted, it reverted back to standard theme and the above message when trying to look at extensions.

See:
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Resetting_preferences
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Preferences_not_saved
It is possible that there is a problem with the file(s) that store the extensions registry.
Delete the files extensions.* (e.g. extensions.sqlite, extensions.ini, extensions.cache) and compatibility.ini in the Firefox profile folder to reset the extensions registry.
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Profiles
*Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Open Containing Folder
New files will be created when required.
See "Corrupt extension files":
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Unable_to_install_themes_or_extensions
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Unable+to+install+add-ons
If you see disabled, not compatible, extensions in "Tools > Add-ons > Extensions" then click the Tools button at the left side of the Search Bar (or click the "Find Updates" button in older Firefox versions) to do a compatibility check or see if there is a compatibility update available.

After automaticly updated to the version 7 the extensions page in the Add-ons Manager went blank and give this sentence "you don't have any add-ons of this type installed" but all the add-ons still working in the program

All the add-ons I had installed for the version 3+++ still working at the version 7, but the problem is that the extensions page in the add-ons manager is blank except a sentence that says "You don't have any add-ons of this type installed"

https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/questions/826729 has a solution for the problem

Firefox is slow to open! I have latest version 3.6.16 - I have several add-ons, they may be the cause?

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