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firefox stops responding and shuts down when doing any type search,why

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the question contains all details. firefox stops responding and shutsdown when doing any type search, and will not open back up until i restart my computer.

the question contains all details. firefox stops responding and shutsdown when doing any type search, and will not open back up until i restart my computer.

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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?


What is your search engine?


Does Firefox shut down, or crash?

Some of your crash reports weren’t sent to the Mozilla Servers.

In the address bar, type about:crashes<enter>. Note: If any reports do not have BP in front of the numbers/letters, click it and select Submit.

Using your mouse, mark the most resent 7 - 10 crash reports, and copy them. Now go to the reply box below and paste them in.

aboutcrashesFx29
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the problem was still there even in safe mode.

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my search engine is ask.

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problem is still there even after reinstalling firefox.

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What about other search engines, any problem with them?

Have you tried going to Ask.com to do a search? Any problem?