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On my 4-core CPU one core reaches 100% whenever Firefox 57 Linux tries to access a page, which never loads. It can reach 100% at startup

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The browser doesn't freeze. I can access it.

I deleted the .mozilla file in my home folder but the problem's still there. I can use other browsers etc. to access the Internet. I tried disabling Hardware Acceleration.

I have a VPN in the extension buttons but disabling it does nothing. I tried disabling other extensions but nothing worked.

I've used 57 for a week without problems then deleted some Amazon cookies and got this problem.

Using linuxmint-17.1-64bit.

The browser doesn't freeze. I can access it. I deleted the .mozilla file in my home folder but the problem's still there. I can use other browsers etc. to access the Internet. I tried disabling Hardware Acceleration. I have a VPN in the extension buttons but disabling it does nothing. I tried disabling other extensions but nothing worked. I've used 57 for a week without problems then deleted some Amazon cookies and got this problem. Using linuxmint-17.1-64bit.

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Well for one 57 was the 1st of Quantum and had bugs, which where fixed in later releases and improvements made since and security. When it came out Accessibility Services was on by default which caused issues like you had as well it was a security risk being left on. As well there was no security for :

Releases comes out you can check each new feature & security for it here

If have issues again can check through this : To be Checked and turned off unless needed for accessibility : Please : go to the Firefox 3 Bar Menu --> Options --> Privacy & Security panel and under Permissions check (put a tick in the box) the setting to Prevent Accessibility Services from accessing your browser.

Multi-Processor Support : Go to the 3 Bar Menu then Options --> General --> Performance and untick everything. change the recommended size lower then see how it runs. Note: 1 = No Multiprocessor = slow again. Try 2 Restart Firefox after making these changes please. Note : Hardware Acceleration is for Video Card, Monitor to see if remain off or to turn back on.

Only Disable as last resort.

Multi-processor Can completely disable it this way in about:config : dom.ipc.processCount set to 1 browser.tabs.remote.autostart = false browser.tabs.remote.autostart.2 = false

Only move to esr if low ram and old system.

Firefox Extended Release Version : Firefox ESR does not come with the latest features but it has the latest security and stability fixes.

If do please :

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Hi, it mean you need to do a Malware scan.

Version 57 is not supported. Current version is 61.0.2 Please update your way out of the problem as well as missing critical security patches included in the updates :

Please let us know if this solved your issue or if need further assistance.

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I've been trying 61 and so far it's working, although not perfect. It seems to do everything I want. I might not always use the latest because in the future it might not do all I want. If 61 didn't then I'd want to know what was wrong with 57.

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Well for one 57 was the 1st of Quantum and had bugs, which where fixed in later releases and improvements made since and security. When it came out Accessibility Services was on by default which caused issues like you had as well it was a security risk being left on. As well there was no security for :

Releases comes out you can check each new feature & security for it here

If have issues again can check through this : To be Checked and turned off unless needed for accessibility : Please : go to the Firefox 3 Bar Menu --> Options --> Privacy & Security panel and under Permissions check (put a tick in the box) the setting to Prevent Accessibility Services from accessing your browser.

Multi-Processor Support : Go to the 3 Bar Menu then Options --> General --> Performance and untick everything. change the recommended size lower then see how it runs. Note: 1 = No Multiprocessor = slow again. Try 2 Restart Firefox after making these changes please. Note : Hardware Acceleration is for Video Card, Monitor to see if remain off or to turn back on.

Only Disable as last resort.

Multi-processor Can completely disable it this way in about:config : dom.ipc.processCount set to 1 browser.tabs.remote.autostart = false browser.tabs.remote.autostart.2 = false

Only move to esr if low ram and old system.

Firefox Extended Release Version : Firefox ESR does not come with the latest features but it has the latest security and stability fixes.

If do please :