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firefox response is sluggish keep seeing spinning pinwheel

AnonymousUser

firefox icon bounces several times, is sluggish to respond and I keep getting the spinning pinwheel. Also why does the screen go white and a flashing question mark appears

This happened

Every time Firefox opened

firefox icon bounces several times, is sluggish to respond and I keep getting the spinning pinwheel. Also why does the screen go white and a flashing question mark appears == This happened == Every time Firefox opened

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I often find that the best way to make Firefox start faster is to un-install any addons or plugins you do not absolutely need. Also, sometimes if you start Firefox right after starting your computer it will be a little slower because your computer is still starting in the background. Try waiting another minute or two to make sure your computer is fully up and running.