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FF36, low memory message.

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I continue to encounter, the following message, after updating to, FF36. I checked the task manager, and the memory usage, does not appear, to be excessive. I have been unable, to prevent this message, from occurring. I have tried to load a screen shot, of the message. However, I cannot get it, to load.

I continue to encounter, the following message, after updating to, FF36. I checked the task manager, and the memory usage, does not appear, to be excessive. I have been unable, to prevent this message, from occurring. I have tried to load a screen shot, of the message. However, I cannot get it, to load.

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I performed a restart, this morning, and Windows updated. I was unaware, of pending updates. Since, the last Update Tuesday. Apparently, this resolved the issue, as I have not encountered, the message, since the update. In the future, I will perform a restart, before proceeding. Thanks again, for your assistance.

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Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web Link} by holding down the <Shift (Mac Options) > key, and then starting Firefox. Is the problem still there?

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I have gone back, to FF35.1, to see, if the problem continues. So far, the problem, has not appeared. I always use, the private browsing mode, if this helps.

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Is this a message from the OS or from your security software or from something else?

Can you attach a screenshot?

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The message, is from the OS.

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Does the about:memory page give any information what is taking up that much memory?

Did you also check if plugin-container processes are taking up that much memory?

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I opened, the Task Manager, and I did not notice, the memory usage, being excessive. When the message appeared, I would just close it, and continue on.

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Also, I have been using, FF35.1, for about an hour now, and the message, has not appeared.

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Thank you, for your help. I have to go now. I will reply, to any further, communication.

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I performed a restart, this morning, and Windows updated. I was unaware, of pending updates. Since, the last Update Tuesday. Apparently, this resolved the issue, as I have not encountered, the message, since the update. In the future, I will perform a restart, before proceeding. Thanks again, for your assistance.

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If you check for Windows updates manually, you will find that the auto- update only updates critical files only. Optional, and even important updates need your permission. I have my Task Manager set up to run the updater every three days so I remember to do it.

Please flag your last post as Solved Problem so other will know.

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Thank you, for the information. I tried to flag, the last post, as Solved Problem. Has this been done already?

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All set, safe surfing.

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Thank you.