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firefox 'freezes' and chrashes every time I open 'new tab' with the 'plus-symbol'....

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kaffee
kaffee

my firefox 'freezes' and chrashes every time I open 'new tab' with the 'plus-symbol'. opening a new tab through a link on a webpage works as usual. the problem just occured since I started my computer this morning. I am running a windows 7 system /64 bit. I have no new programm installed or anything else that I can connect with the occuring of this problem. anyone knows a solution? I am just getting completely lunatic about that, cause I am so used to work with a thousand open tabs, now in the worklflow I dont't think of the problem, I click on the plus-symbol and again everything freezes and chrashes... thank You so much for Your help : ))

my firefox 'freezes' and chrashes every time I open 'new tab' with the 'plus-symbol'. opening a new tab through a link on a webpage works as usual. the problem just occured since I started my computer this morning. I am running a windows 7 system /64 bit. I have no new programm installed or anything else that I can connect with the occuring of this problem. anyone knows a solution? I am just getting completely lunatic about that, cause I am so used to work with a thousand open tabs, now in the worklflow I dont't think of the problem, I click on the plus-symbol and again everything freezes and chrashes... thank You so much for Your help : ))

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FredMcD
FredMcD

Separate Security Issue: Update your Flash Player or remove it using these links; http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-windows.html Uninstall Flash Player | Windows http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-mac-os.html Uninstall Flash Player | Mac

Note: Windows users should download the ActiveX for Internet Explorer. and the plugin for Plugin-based browsers (like Firefox).

Note: Windows 8 and Windows 10 have built-in flash players and Adobe will cause a conflict. Install the plugin only. Not the ActiveX.

Flash Player Version: Version 31.0.0.108

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Direct link scans current system and browser Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ Step 1: Select Operating System Step 2: Select A Version (Firefox, Win IE . . . .) Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only> +++++++++++++++++++ See if there are updates for your graphics drivers https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/upgrade-graphics-drivers-use-hardware-acceleration

FredMcD
FredMcD

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

The crash report is several pages of data. We need the report numbers to see the whole report.

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

aboutcrashesFx57

For more help on crash reports, see; https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-crashes-asking-support

kaffee
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thank You very much for Your answers, but my problem just disappeared after restarting my computer...

FredMcD
FredMcD

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