Version 7.0.1 gets HUGE, the display gets skewed and then the system (XP Pro) locks up!
Computer is a Lenovo T500, running XP Pro. Since version 7.0.0 Firefox grows HUGE to the point where the display gets skewed and the system is locked and then unlocked.
I have to kill Firefox in order to clear up the problem -- then it starts all over again. I have seen it grow to well over 1,400,000 KB of memory usage-- and more!
It was working fine on the Firefox 5 versions.
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I have XP, too. I always open a blank tab and clear my cache periodically, while I am on FF.
I've just learned that the default for memory is 5 mb on FF and you can change this from tools, options (or advanced). I upped mine to 50, since I clean so often.
I also use CCleaner...often. I have an older computer and have found this program amazing. It clears all crap from uninstalls, clears cookies, history, etc, from all browsers. I use it often, but always before signing off.
Sounds like you need to clear cache, change default and clean.
Good luck!
Start Firefox in Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode to check if one of the extensions or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).
- Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
- https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode
Create a new profile as a test to check if your current profile is causing the problems.
See "Basic Troubleshooting: Make a new profile":
There may be extensions and plugins installed by default in a new profile, so check that in "Tools > Add-ons > Extensions & Plugins" in case there are still problems.
If that new profile works then you can transfer some files from the old profile to that new profile, but be careful not to copy corrupted files.
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