Firefox always not responding
I met a problem ,when i open the "Options" from Tools->Options, it was not responding every time. And when i install a add-on from locale file, it re-produced again. I have try to start Firefox in safe mode, but this problem still exist. I tried re-install another version, eg. firefox 10.0 esr , firefox 16.0 , they both exists this problem. How can i fix it? My OS is Windows XP Sp3
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Hi,
The Reset Firefox feature can fix many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information. Note: This will cause you to lose any Extensions, Open websites, and some Preferences.
To Reset Firefox do the following:
- Go to Firefox > Help > Troubleshooting Information.
- Click the "Reset Firefox" button.
- Firefox will close and reset. After Firefox is done, it will show a window with the information that is imported. Click Finish.
- Firefox will open with all factory defaults applied.
Further information can be found in the Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings article.
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Thanks for your help！ But it not works. problem still exist.
If you are not able to reset, you can try to start Firefox in a new profile.
If you have security software (antivirus, firewall etc.) installed, you can try deleting all existing instances of Firefox and its related processes/files in all the different configuration modules/areas of the security software like process monitoring, sub/spawned process control, virtualization, HIPS etc., in addition to the security software's main configuration panel. Instead create new fully allowed/trusted rules for Firefox + its related processes in all the different modules/panels - a genuine/original Firefox installer as well as all the installed EXEs (Application) and DLLs (Application extension) are digitally signed by Mozilla Corporation (right-click > Properties > Digital Signatures). Even otherwise, some security software may also ask again when Firefox and/or its sub processes are started, and you may be able to allow/trust at that time. Please see this.
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A possible cause is security software (firewall,anti-virus) that blocks or restricts Firefox or the plugin-container process without informing you, possibly after detecting changes (update) to the Firefox program.
Remove all rules for Firefox and the plugin-container from the permissions list in the firewall and let your firewall ask again for permission to get full unrestricted access to internet for Firefox and the plugin-container process and the updater process.
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Okay.Thanks for your help, guys. I have tried all ways you have mentioned. But the problem is still exist. My security software doesn't block this program. I also can use Firefox to browse the web.
Try to boot the computer in Windows Safe mode with network support (press F8 on the boot screen) as a test to see if that helps.