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Mickey Richaud

Mickey Richaud

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Anyone else having Firefox crash on them? Been happening multiple times a day here for several days; I've reported it almost every time, but no response and still ongoing.
 
hmm - haven't used FF in several years. Does it crash when you try to start it? or is it already in use when it crashes?

T.
 
I was on FF earlier this week for a short time and didn't have any problems.
 
NutmegCT said:
hmm - haven't used FF in several years. Does it crash when you try to start it? or is it already in use when it crashes?

T.
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After starting and in use - usually right in the middle of loading a new page, or it can be at most any time.

Also have Microsoft Edge, and it doesn't seem to be affected.
 
I don't use FF but clearing cache often helps
 
Mickey Richaud said:
After starting and in use - usually right in the middle of loading a new page, or it can be at most any time.

Also have Microsoft Edge, and it doesn't seem to be affected.
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Mickey - here you go:

Firefox keeps crashing at startup | Firefox Help

If Firefox keeps crashing when you try to start it and other solutions don't work, a clean reinstall can often fix the problem.
support.mozilla.org support.mozilla.org

Straight from the fox's mouth.
 
Thanks, guys - will check all that out.
 
Hmmm, interesting. I use FF pretty much exclusively on Linux and have had zero problems.
 
Pretty sure it's an issue with the laptop - have had some problems with it for a while. New one is on the way.
 
It would not surprise me if the issue was with the flash player. Have you deactivated or Uninstaller it?
 
Basil said:
While you're waiting I'd suggest trying to uninstall and re-install FF.
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May do that - will the bookmarks I have go away when it's uninstalled?
 
GregW said:
It would not surprise me if the issue was with the flash player. Have you deactivated or Uninstaller it?
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Did that a while back, but will check to be sure it's gone.
 
Mickey Richaud said:
May do that - will the bookmarks I have go away when it's uninstalled?
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I've not tried this, but this may help:

If I Uninstall & Reinstall Firefox Will I Lose My Bookmarks?

If I Uninstall & Reinstall Firefox Will I Lose My Bookmarks?. Performing a clean uninstallation of Mozilla Firefox removes your bookmarks permanently. Before uninstalling, however, use the Firefox Import/Export wizard to export your bookmarks to an HTML (HyperText Markup Language) file so that...
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Thanks - will take a look.
 
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