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Firefox keep crashing

Kaushalya Mandaliya
Kaushalya Mandaliya
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In windows 8, Firefox keep crashing when I start it. It's working when I start it in Safe Mode. Crash reports:

https://crash-stats.mozilla.com/report/index/b266ebd8-42a2-4dd5-b5a0-e22972140609 https://crash-stats.mozilla.com/report/index/294a4a97-5d8d-453e-b312-5d7962140609

In windows 8, Firefox keep crashing when I start it. It's working when I start it in Safe Mode. Crash reports: https://crash-stats.mozilla.com/report/index/b266ebd8-42a2-4dd5-b5a0-e22972140609 https://crash-stats.mozilla.com/report/index/294a4a97-5d8d-453e-b312-5d7962140609

Chosen solution

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-crashes-troubleshoot-prevent-and-get-help?esab=a&s=crashing&r=5&as=s

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/avoid-crashes-tips-and-tricks?esab=a&s=crashing&r=4&as=s

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FredMcD
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Chosen Solution

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-crashes-troubleshoot-prevent-and-get-help?esab=a&s=crashing&r=5&as=s

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/avoid-crashes-tips-and-tricks?esab=a&s=crashing&r=4&as=s

Kaushalya Mandaliya
Kaushalya Mandaliya Question owner
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Thanks ! After unchecking Use Hardware Acceleration when available it worked. But there is any disadvantage of that?

FredMcD
FredMcD
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It's an available option. Problem is is causes issues for many users.

Kaushalya Mandaliya
Kaushalya Mandaliya Question owner
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Ok. Thanks for quick reply. :)