Plugin-container continued !!!!!!!!!Like it or not.

''Duplicate post, continue here - [/questions/770868]''
plugin-container forum was closed...WHY? This is a legitimate problem with mozilla.The browser now sucks all because this thing was added.It was fine the way it was...did we get sold out to some spyware group.Firefox acts quite suspicious lately.I am now using 3.5,after it no longer works,back to netscape for me.Tired of these scams.

Never mind,I decided to completely remove it and go back to IE8.Like night and day...deleting everything Mozilla from my PC was like getting rid of malware or a virus.My PC can breath freely again,wow,unbelievable.
Whoever came up with the new Mozilla should be unemployed today !!!

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HELP NEEDED. Plugin container stopped working / Script does not respond

Hi!
I am aware that there are numerous articles about this problem, but unfortunately none of them solves my problem.
Very frequently, at least once a day (usually from 3 to even 7 times a day) my Mozilla Firefox freezes and I am forced to restart it. It typically occurs when I try to open a page with some interactive content in it (youtube, some fancy flash pages, even gmail document preview). When I try to close it, Windows pops up a message saying that "Firefox stopped working" and terminates the application itself, and then another window pops up, saying "Plugin Container for Firefox stopped working". It's usually either that, but sometimes Mozilla also shuts itself without any warning and the same message appears.
As for "script does not respond", it does happen as well, although way more seldom. Usually it happens on the pages with lots of images. The whole browser then freezes for couple of seconds, then it pops up a window saying that the script does not respond and asks whether I want to force it to continue or not. It doesn't make any difference which option I choose because usually the browser crashes anyway.
I am using version 34 and I made sure all my plugins and addons are up to date. I also disabled hardware acceleration and tried to reinstall whole flash thing. I wonder whether it's the fault of one of my addons, but I admit I am not too eager to try and disable them all and then test it one by one because it would take up way too much time.
Apart from that, none of the previous solutions seem to help, and the problem really gets on my nerves because numerous times I lost a huge block of text I was writing. Now I learned to copy everything I write couple of times :/
Maybe the crash reports will help. I'll link them from the newest to the oldest (for some weird reason they are 3 crash reports from today, yesterday and 3 days ago - weird, because the browser has shut itself today at least twice, not to mention previous days):
https://crash-stats.mozilla.com/report/index/ba7f5087-3d7d-4b2c-b9b1-04e6d2150105
https://crash-stats.mozilla.com/report/index/72eaf792-5f06-445b-806c-cd7922150104
https://crash-stats.mozilla.com/report/index/c3f81ff8-df10-45a6-8400-1c5912150103
I'll be glad for any help because, honestly, I can't stand it anymore. No reinstalling of Firefox or restoring settings to default have helped me yet.

Hmm, that's pretty bad. Often if Windows is stepping in with the crash report, then the issue is with a driver incompatibility, most commonly a display driver.
Here are a couple things to try:
(1) Disable Firefox from using hardware acceleration
This is the traditional workaround. You can use:
"3-bar" menu button (or Tools menu) > Options > Advanced
On the "General" mini-tab, uncheck the box for "Use hardware acceleration when available"
That takes effect the next time you exit and start Firefox up again, which the way you describe it, might be quite soon.
(2) Disable the Flash player plugin from using hardware acceleration
This is a separate setting. See this support article from Adobe: http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/video-playback-issues.html#main_Solve_video_playback_issues
(3) Disable the Flash plugin's protected mode feature
Protected mode has security benefits, but is not compatible with all systems for some reason. It can stall scripts on some systems, for example. You can disable the feature by creating or editing a settings file. The following pages/posts provide different approaches:
* Adobe support article under the heading "Last Resort": [http://forums.adobe.com/message/4468493#TemporaryWorkaround Adobe Forums: How do I troubleshoot Flash Player's protected mode for Firefox?]
* Manual steps: https://support.mozilla.org/questions/968190?page=5#answer-509209
* Batch file to automate the manual steps: https://support.mozilla.org/questions/982093#answer-518078 (alternate version of Carm's batch file with a few changes by me: [https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=f7d304d92388737d&id=F7D304D92388737D!336&ithint=file,.bat&authkey=!AP2FXW2Y_3BXZyo])
Any improvement?

Why does plugin-container.exe not start up with Firefox 3.6.15 anymore?

I have Firefox 3.6.15, Firefox 4.0 RC1 and Pale Moon 3.6.15 on my PC. Even though each .exe file is in a separate folder, if I start up say, Firefox 4.0 RC1 for awhile and then close it and start up Firefox 3.6.15 my settings are messed up and I have to fix some of them. I just noticed in Task Manager that plugin-container.exe does not start up with FF 3.6.15 and FF 4.0 RC1 and Pale Moon 3.6.15 anymore. I'm not sure what I did to cause this. I even went into Mozilla's folder and tried to start up plugin-container manually, but it does not start up. I'm at a loss, do I have to do a clean install of three browsers to fix this?

It is caused by Firefox asking plugins like Flash to remove their cookies and other locally stored data.
Flash Local storage settings Help:
* http://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/help02.html

Plugin-container.exe is causing problems, are there any fixes?

Firefox frequently stops or runs very slowly and it appears to be related to "plugin-container.exe". This was not happening with earlier versions of Firefox and it is really causing frustration with this version.
If I stop "plugin-container.exe" normal service appears to be resumed, but the program soon starts up again.
Are there any fixes for this problem or will I have to revert to Internet Explorer?

That's supposed to indicate it's your plug-ins like Flash that is the problem.
You might try changing hardware acceleration, a setting within Flash either turn if off or on.

Mozilla Firefox plugin-container has stopped working properly

Mozilla Firefox plugin-container has stopped working properly. FOR THE UMPTEENTH DAMN TIME... HOW DO I FIX THIS on Firefox 3.6.13!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
''edited by a moderator - https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Forum+and+chat+rules+and+guidelines ''

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.
See:
* [[Server not found]]
* [[Firewalls]]
See also http://kb.mozillazine.org/Plugin-container_and_out-of-process_plugins

Firefox locks up on the Onion AV Club website (possibly plugin container problem).

Over the last couple of weeks when I try to look at a page on the Onion AV Club website, Firefox locks up completely. The page will open up but won't finish loading, the hourglass stays on the screen, and the page will not scroll. I find there is no solution for this but to close Firefox altogether. I have no problem accessing AV Club pages with Google Chrome. I suspect the problem may have to do with plugin container, but I don't really know what the cause is.

You can run Java in Firefox.exe instead of plugin-container.exe, but I'm not sure that actually would be better than where you are now.
(1) In a new tab, type or paste '''about:config''' in the address bar and press Enter. Click the button promising to be careful.
(2) In the filter box, type or paste '''java''' and pause while the list is filtered
(3) If '''dom.ipc.plugins.java.enabled''' is true (bolded), right-click it and choose Reset (or double-click it to toggle).
If that value already is false, you might be having a problem with another common plugin such as Flash.

Firefox gets slow after awhile and also hangs and sometimes i get plugin-container.exe error

Hello, it's a while that Firefox gets slow and also hangs and sometimes i get plugin-container.exe error...
I'm not sure but maybe it often happens after monitor goes to Screen Saver or after it turns off...
Error signature
AppName: plugin-container.exe AppVer:1.2.9.3951
ModVer: 5.1.2600.5512 Offset:0000100b

You can run Java in Firefox.exe instead of plugin-container.exe, but I'm not sure that actually would be better than where you are now.
(1) In a new tab, type or paste '''about:config''' in the address bar and press Enter. Click the button promising to be careful.
(2) In the filter box, type or paste '''java''' and pause while the list is filtered
(3) If '''dom.ipc.plugins.java.enabled''' is true (bolded), right-click it and choose Reset (or double-click it to toggle).
If that value already is false, you might be having a problem with another common plugin such as Flash.

Plugin-container stops working

When i'm watching a video on Youtube, or just opening up a new site, Firefox freezes. When i'm finally able to close it down through the task manager a window comes up and sais that the Plugin-container have stopped working. Anyone know whats causing this or what i can do about it? (I've tried to reinstall Firefox but the problem remains)

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.
See:
* [[Server not found]]
* [[Firewalls]]
See also http://kb.mozillazine.org/Plugin-container_and_out-of-process_plugins

Plugin Container for Firefox has stopped working. Program is closed. Mozilla Firefox(Not Responding)

First I get a message that says: non responsive script on page with the options to continue or stop script. Then I notice at the top of the window Mozilla Firefox(non responsive). Then when I click the "X" to exit I get the box from Microsoft Windows which says:" Plugin Container for Firefox has stopped working.
A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available."
Problem Reports and Solutions shows the following information for Firefox Plugin Container:
Product
Plugin Container for Firefox
Problem
Stopped working
Date
9/12/2010 3:06 PM
Status
Report Sent
Problem signature
Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
Application Name: plugin-container.exe
Application Version: 1.9.2.3888
Application Timestamp: 4c7451ef
Fault Module Name: ntdll.dll
Fault Module Version: 6.0.6002.18005
Fault Module Timestamp: 49e03821
Exception Code: c0000005
Exception Offset: 00048b02
OS Version: 6.0.6002.2.2.0.768.3
Locale ID: 1033
Additional Information 1: ca4b
Additional Information 2: 0db6cc4f646c2246ddf8a462e3add7af
Additional Information 3: e127
Additional Information 4: 10b3c2c61863763df26ccbf8c1d8a540
Extra information about the problem
Bucket ID: 2008041813

why has this problem still not been fixed??????????.
I like Firefox but will change to another browser very soon. can anyone help solve this problem???

Plugin-container issue. Works in v 3.6 but not in 12.0

So im having a issue here.
I love the 3.6.28 Firefox version as its simple and fastest for my Slow PC.
I though installed the new 12.0 version as FF decided not to support 3.6 anymore and was hugely disappointed with how slow it is.
Anyway my issue:
Ive disabled plugin container in 3.6 due to eating up my RAM.
Settings: http://kb.mozillazine.org/images/Fx366-OOPP.PNG
Installed FF 12.0 and i now suddenly i see 2x plugin container running at the same time. When i disable it again the same way i did in v 3.6 I cant play my favourite game anymore as its all grey when the game launches. Its called Quakelive.com and is runned through the web. So i went back to v 3.6.
Can i work around this somehow? I dont like having the plugin container eating my RAM. And the point it actually did work in the earlier version 3.6 it should work now?
What i want is do disable plugin container and still be able to run flash, java etc just like the way i have in v 3.6.
I hope someone has an idea. Thanks!

I forgot to ask you. What is your Java version? It is possible a old version of Java on your system is being blocked by Firefox because of some security risk.
So if you could could go to:
'''Tools > Add-ons > Plugins'''
And tell me what version of Java you have there. If you have more than one, tell me all of them. Thanks
Don't update your Java before letting me know what version you have first. That way I know for sure what Java version was causing your problem.
To update Java:
 http://java.com/en/download/index.jsp
'''Edit:'''
 It looks like you have Java 6 update 32, which isn't old. But they also released Java SE 7 Update 4 at the same time. Supposedly Java 7 has more features/improvements. I wonder if the Quake Live people updated their Java to Java 7. Hopefully installing Java 7 works and doesn't cause a new problem.

Sometimes a plugin-container.exe instance starts hogging a ton of memory -- I would like to know which plugin is running inside that plugin-container without having to one-by-one disable the plugins. Which process called plugin-container.exe?

As described above, I have several instances of plugin-container.exe running, which is OK. It would make me feel safer to know which plugins are running inside each of these, since I would be better able to know whether there is malware running inside one of them, or which website might have made the process start hogging memory.
I am a power user, I usually have 80-100 tabs open, and of course it is hard to track the website or plugin down without having to waste a lot of time.
Could you provide in future releases this information?
Is it already available under one of the about: pages (e.g. config, plugins, memory, etc?)

Thanks Efreak! 
Maybe I was not clear. I usually have 4-5 plugin-container.exe processes running. I know now that the large one that hogs is the Adobe Flash player, but, for example I don't know which plug-in initiated the other plugin-container.exe instances. 
One of them actually says "googletalkplugin.exe" if you dig deep, which is OK. At least I know why the plugin-container.exe was started. But there are other instances that are just there and there is no way to figure out which plug-in initiated it. 
This would of course also help figure out if it is really the Adobe Flash plug in that is hogging all the memory, OR even if within Firefox in the about: pages one could figure out which TABS are using which plug-ins.
Like that you could freely choose to terminate the process directly, or close the TAB. 
1) What I am looking for is a way to determine which plug-in is running under which instance of plugin-container.exe 
2) Additionally it would be great to have a summary of which TABS are using which plugins (e.g. in the about:plugins page or yet another about: page)
 
Thank you

Saying what plugin-container does is not a solution to the problem that it is a resource hog

https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/forum/1/704242 claims to be a closed question because a "solution" was provided. What solution? You say what plugin-container is supposed to do, but you don't say how to disable it and still use plugins or whether anything is being done to address the resource concerns that were raised. It's a POS and should be fixed or eliminated.
== This happened ==
Every time Firefox opened
== 3.6.4 downloaded

'''''Other Issues''''': ~~red:You have installed plug-ins with known security issues. You should update them immediately.~~
'''Update Java''': your ver. 1.6.0.14; current ver. 1.6.0.20 (important security update 04-15-2010)
(Firefox 3.6 and above requires Java 1.6.0.10 or higher; see: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Java-related+issues#Java_does_not_work_in_Firefox_3_6 )
''(Windows users: Do the manual update; very easy.)''
~~red:Check your version here~~: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/
See: '''[http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using+the+Java+plugin+with+Firefox#Updates Updating Java]'''
Do the update with Firefox closed.
'''Install/Update Adobe Reader for Firefox (aka Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox)''': your ver. 8.2.2 (~~red:very old~~); current ver. 9.3.3 (important security update release 06-29-2010; see: http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-15.html)
~~red:Check your version here~~: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/
See: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using+the+Adobe+Reader+plugin+with+Firefox#Installing_and_updating_Adobe_Reader
''You may be able to update from the Adobe Reader installed on your system'' instead of going to the Adobe site and downloading. Start > Program Files, find and click Adobe Reader to open, click Help, click Check for Updates.
''If you go to the Adobe site to download the current Adobe Reader:''
-'''use Firefox to download''' and '''SAVE to your hard drive''' (save to Desktop for easy access)
~~red:-See the images at the bottom left of this post to see the steps to take on the Adobe site~~
-exit Firefox (File > Exit)
-check to see that Firefox is completely closed (''Ctrl+Alt+Del, choose Task Manager, click Processes tab, if "firefox.exe" is on the list, right-click "firefox.exe" and choose End process, close the Task Manager window'')
-double-click on the Adobe Reader installer you just downloaded to install/update Adobe Reader
*'''NOTE: On Vista and Windows 7''' you may need to run the plugin installer as Administrator by starting the installer via the right-click context menu if you do not get an UAC prompt to ask for permission to continue (i.e nothing seems to happen). See this: http://vistasupport.mvps.org/run_as_administrator.htm
*'''NOTE for IE:''' Firefox and most other browsers use a Plugin. IE uses an ActiveX version. To install/update the IE ActiveX version, same instructions as above, except use IE to download the ActiveX installer.
*Also see: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Adobe_Reader ~~red:'''''AND'''''~~ [[How do I edit options to add Adobe to the list of allowed sites]]
'''Remove old Java Console versions'''
~~red:'''Must be done manually.'''~~ After updating Java (above), check in Tools > Add-ons > Extensions. You can safely remove the old version you currently have installed (Java did not clean-up after itself on prior upgrades/updates). Your old versions are 6.0.07, 6.0.12, 6.0.13 (hopefully the Java update (above) will get rid of Java Console 6.0.14 and replace it with Java Console 6.0.20). Read the following very carefully to identify the correct folders for removal instructions of the old versions:
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Firefox_:_FAQs_:_Install_Java#Multiple_Java_Console_extensions

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Sorry - I should have added that I have imported a Quicktime movie, originally created as an iPhoto slideshow.
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I can not resolve a plugin-container.exe error while processing payroll through ADP &have been unable to find the right fix for this. I can send error report.

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This is an issue with that plugin crashing, which isn't something we can really resolve for you. Try to disable it, find a replacement, update it, or contact their support

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