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''' | == General == | ||
* Don't like the new tab opening behavior? You can change it back with New Tabs at the End extension http://bit.ly/74uDnH | |||
* You can easily add that item back with the Element Properties 5 extension http://bit.ly/4vJagC | |||
* Are you on the latest Firefox, v. 3.6? It rarely crashes. Try this: Help -> Check for updates or visit http://getfirefox.com | |||
* Are you on the latest Firefox, v. 3.6? It's much faster. Try this: Help -> Check for updates or visit http://getfirefox.com | |||
* Are you on the latest Flash version? Visit Mozilla's Plug-in Check page to find out. http://bit.ly/1x4OH | |||
* Try using Firefox's Safe Mode http://bit.ly/5PboXX and selectively disable extensions until you find the culprit. | |||
* 1) try a fresh install http://mozilla.com 2) test plugins http://bit.ly/1x4OH 3) try a fresh profile http://bit.ly/ayoh | |||
* | == CRASH HANG PERF == | ||
* | * Firefox crashes can be from an add-on Try Safe Mode http://is.gd/PCw If fixed, disable add-ons one by one to find a culprit | ||
* | * Firefox lock-ups can be from an add-on Try Safe Mode http://is.gd/PCw If fixed, disable add-ons one by one to find a culprit | ||
* | * Firefox hangs can be from an add-on Try Safe Mode http://is.gd/PCw If fixed, disable add-ons one by one to find a culprit | ||
* | * Firefox freezes can be from an add-on Try Safe Mode http://is.gd/PCw If fixed, disable add-ons one by one to find a culprit | ||
* | * Firefox slowdowns can be from an add-on Try Safe Mode http://is.gd/PCw If fixed, disable add-ons one by one to find a culprit | ||
* | * Firefox slow starts can be from an add-on Try Safe Mode http://is.gd/PCw If fixed, disable add-ons one by one to find a culprit | ||
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== DEBUGGING == | |||
What's not working for you with Firefox? Perhaps I can help. | |||
* You can disable your add-ons one at a time until the problem goes away. If you have a lot, disable in half-batches. | |||
* You can re-enable your add-ons one at a time to find the (probably) _one_ that was crashing you. Not all add-ons are bad | |||
* You can try starting Firefox in Safe Mode http://is.gd/PCw | |||
* Did you submit Firefox crash reports? If so can you load the address about:crashes & tweet me the links. I can try to diagnose | |||
* Sounds like you may have a Firefox extension problem You can try disabling your add-ons one at a time until the problem goes away | |||
== STABILITY AND PERF == | |||
* Firefox crashing on exit is abnormal & probably an add-on issue. Try selectively disabling add-ons to find a culprit | |||
* Firefox consuming excessive CPU is abnormal & likely an add-on issue Try selectively disabling add-ons to find a culprit | |||
* Firefox consuming excessive RAM is abnormal & likely an add-on issue Try selectively disabling add-ons to find a culprit | |||
== SITES == | |||
* Many Firefox Google Apps problems are from an add-on. Try disabling add-ons one by one to see which is the problem. | |||
* Many Firefox & Gmail problems are from an add-on. Try disabling add-ons one by one to see which is the problem. | |||
* Gmail problem? Clear Firefox cache Tools->Clear Private data. Next try delete Google cookies Preferences->Privacy->View Cookies | |||
== APP == | |||
* Cookies/Logins not saving at some sites? Try this: exit Firefox & delete cookies.sqlite found here http://is.gd/QSI | |||
* XXXXFirefox Flash problem? Try the brand new Flash Player 10. That should fix things for you: http://is.gd/PZz | |||
* XXXXFirefox YouTube problem? Try the brand new Flash Player 10. That should fix things for you: http://is.gd/PZz | |||
* XXXXFirefox Last.fm problem? Try Flash 10RC http://is.gd/gMr If you have Adblock+ uncheck 'Show Tabs on Flash and Java' in ABP prefs | |||
* XXXXFirefox 12seconds problem? Try Flash 10RC http://is.gd/gMr If you have Adblock+ uncheck 'Show Tabs on Flash and Java' in ABP prefs | |||
== DATA == | |||
* Your Firefox bookmarks probably are not gone. See http://is.gd/XCy for ways to recover them. | |||
* Your Firefox profile data is probably not gone. See how to locate and recover here http://is.gd/N6p | |||
* Norton 360 can sometimes erase Firefox's data. This is how you fix Norton: http://is.gd/1Z1H http://is.gd/2nJx | |||
== YOU'RE WELCOME == | |||
* Glad I was able to help. If you run into additional problems, Firefox has a great user support program here: http://is.gd/Vs7 | |||
* Glad it's working for you now and thanks for choosing Firefox! | |||
== OTHER == | |||
* Stop sites resizing your Firefox window: Options/Preferences->Content tab->Advanced button to the right of Enable JavaScript checkbox | |||