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How do I stop Firefox from stalling/hanging?

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I have reset Firefox several times but it never stops it from stalling/hanging, not responding. It seems like every time I open a new tab it has to stall for 2 or 3 seconds. It happens all the time. I have the latest version, I have a very minimum of add-ons. Is there any remedy for this? Thinking about switching back to IE

I have reset Firefox several times but it never stops it from stalling/hanging, not responding. It seems like every time I open a new tab it has to stall for 2 or 3 seconds. It happens all the time. I have the latest version, I have a very minimum of add-ons. Is there any remedy for this? Thinking about switching back to IE

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Hello,

Thank you for providing the screen shot and the helpful information! I found a support article that should solve your issue.

Cheers,

Snowydogs

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Hello,

I need more information to help you answer your question. Does it just stop and freeze or does it crash?

Cheers,

Snowydogs

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No it doesn't usually crash it just hangs up for a few seconds most of the time when the browser is opened or a new tab opened.

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Hello,

It could just be your computer it's self. Is Firefox taking up a lot of RAM on your computer while running/opening a new tab?

Cheers,

Snowydogs

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Yes it does take up a lot of memory, why is that? I attached a screenshot

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Hello,

Thank you for providing the screen shot and the helpful information! I found a support article that should solve your issue.

Cheers,

Snowydogs

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There is a multitude of choices at the link. Can you point me to the one I need? Thanks for your help

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Hey Snoweydogs I installed the plugin RAMBack 1.0 and it made a big difference. It went from 640120 k to 150456 k

That otto help!

Thanks for your help!

Heres another screenshot

Modified by jmk909er

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Hello,

Glad I could help you! If you could be so kind and mark my post as the solution that would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Snowydogs