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Why does Firefox use roughly 20x more RAM than Brave for the same tabs?

Why does Firefox use roughly 20x more RAM than Brave for the same tabs? And what can be done? In practice, for a dozen or two tabs, Firefox uses 4-7 GB of RAM, where Bra… (read more)

Why does Firefox use roughly 20x more RAM than Brave for the same tabs? And what can be done?

In practice, for a dozen or two tabs, Firefox uses 4-7 GB of RAM, where Brave uses 300-400 MB. This sometimes gets me to using all of my 16 GB of RAM without having more than a browser & a few apps.


Hardware : recent Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (7620) with SSD, 16 GB DDR 4800 Mhz, decent i5 CPU and 6GB of dedicated GPU RAM - it's a pretty fast laptop.

Asked by rick.enbacker 2 months ago

Last reply by Neel 2 months ago

trouble installing firefox on my computer

Hi jscher2000, I want to thank you for your advice concerning a problem I had downloading Firefox to my Windows 10 laptop. I tried to follow your advice but was not succe… (read more)

Hi jscher2000, I want to thank you for your advice concerning a problem I had downloading Firefox to my Windows 10 laptop. I tried to follow your advice but was not successful. In the end, I googled "what if Firefox doesn't install". It took me to a website, https://www.makeuseof.com/fix-firefox-not-installing-windows , which took me to an article entitled "8 Fixes to Try if Firefox Won't Install on Windows". I tried #1 and #2 without success. #3, Temporarily Disable Your Antivirus Software, worked. Firefox is up and running. Feel free to share this with anyone who has a similar problem. No guarantee that it will work, but its worth a try. Again, thank you. drzee1946

Asked by dr-z 3 weeks ago

Last reply by Terasacucarti 3 weeks ago

Sync only sometimes works

Hi all. My sync is only sometimes working. I notice that when saving a bookmark and trying to find it on another device. I sometimes have to manually resync it or wait f… (read more)

Hi all.

My sync is only sometimes working. I notice that when saving a bookmark and trying to find it on another device. I sometimes have to manually resync it or wait for a few days to get it shown on my other devices. Same with the tab sharing across devices.. In most cases it doesn't work at all..

Here is a current sync-log: https://pastebin.com/TWugtAbm

Asked by zotac 1 week ago

Last reply by Sofiachloe 1 week ago

access denied from this server

I am unable to access websites today on Firefox. When I attempt to go to different websites, I get the following message: Access Denied You don't have permission to… (read more)

I am unable to access websites today on Firefox. When I attempt to go to different websites, I get the following message: Access Denied You don't have permission to access "http://cluballiance.aaa.com/?" ( or whatever websit it is) on this server.

Reference #18.44822c17.1704055011.40bd1e04

My macbook is working just fine when using Chrome, but Firefox will not work. S=DO you have a fix for this problem?

Asked by burke5 2 months ago

Last reply by zaryaab05 2 months ago

Screen recorder

I'm looking for a screen recorder. The addon search list has several. Awesome screenshot has a lot of users, but some aren't thrilled that you have to create an accou… (read more)

I'm looking for a screen recorder. The addon search list has several.

Awesome screenshot has a lot of users, but some aren't thrilled that you have to create an account.

it doesn't have to be particularly fancy. For instance, I have a couple Firefox and Windows issues I'd like t document.

Asked by noel_envode 1 month ago

Last reply by Agent virtuel 1 month ago

Access-Control-Allow-Origin

Hello everyone, I'm currently consuming APIs hosted on an external server using Java( or any other server side language), and everything works smoothly. However, when at… (read more)

Hello everyone,

I'm currently consuming APIs hosted on an external server using Java( or any other server side language), and everything works smoothly. However, when attempting to consume the same APIs in JavaScript, I encounter the 'Access-Control-Allow-Origin' error.

After some research, I discovered that browsers implement security checks leading to this issue. Can anyone advise on how to disable these security checks or resolve this issue when accessing the website in the Firefox browser? Any insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Asked by Ahtisham Ali 1 month ago

Last reply by ahtisham ali 1 month ago

browser

Where is my security option under settings. There is no option either for privacy either, Why. Also under settings browsing history is suppose to be deleted and it is no… (read more)

Where is my security option under settings. There is no option either for privacy either, Why. Also under settings browsing history is suppose to be deleted and it is not Why? Please help me with this matter and keeping my account secure and safe

GOD BLESS FOR ALL YOUR WORK AND EXPERTISE WHICH IS A BLESSING TO US ALL. I AM DISABLE WITH LITTLE INCOME BUT IF THAT CHANGES I WILL CONTRIBUTE TO FIREFOX BUT FOR NOW ALL I CAN DO IS PRAY AS I DO FOR YOU ALL THANK YOU FOR YOU HELP REGARDING THESE MATTERS

BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOURS SINCERELY MS. GALE

Asked by Whisper 5 months ago

Last reply by Terry 5 months ago

Can recent Firefox update cause "Windows Explorer has stopped" fault?

OS = Windows 7 Pro. Web-browser = Firefox. Both worked very well for many years on desktop PC and laptop. Recently desktop PC repeatedly reported "Windows Explorer has … (read more)

OS = Windows 7 Pro. Web-browser = Firefox. Both worked very well for many years on desktop PC and laptop. Recently desktop PC repeatedly reported "Windows Explorer has stopped" whenever Firefox was started. Today I updated Firefox on my laptop after several weeks of non-use. "Windows Explorer has stopped" appeared immediately Firefox started - error never seen before on the laptop. Could the most recent update to Firefox be the cause of this fault?

Asked by jgilmour1 5 months ago

Last reply by Rapha-L Pherdiux 5 months ago

Webpages Failing to Load

Recently, about one out of four webpages that I try to visit seem to fail to load on FireFox. This is FF for Windows, and is the most updated version. This issue even occ… (read more)

Recently, about one out of four webpages that I try to visit seem to fail to load on FireFox. This is FF for Windows, and is the most updated version. This issue even occurred just now when typing in MOZILLA.COM. Everytime one of these pages fails I attempt it with Chrome or Brave, and it works just fine. It does not matter whether they're ventured to through Google links or other links, or whether I type the address in manually. It only happens sometimes, as other times the same page loads just fine.

Asked by AlexAtheus 6 months ago

Last reply by zeroknight 6 months ago

Delete Bing completely and forever

HELP!! Every time I open Firefox Bing comes up. How can I get rid of Bing completely and forever? I hate it ! I don't want it! I've tried going through add-ons, I… (read more)

HELP!!

Every time I open Firefox Bing comes up. How can I get rid of Bing completely and forever? I hate it ! I don't want it!

I've tried going through add-ons, I've tried deleting all of the Bing files that I can find.

HELP!!

PLEASE!!!

Asked by Hofer Family 5 months ago

Last reply by Dropa 5 months ago

[SOLVED] Firefox freezes when searching

EDIT: I've solved it by installing Kaspersky's extension. I have been troubled by an issue that every time I perform a search on some websites, the page will first freeze… (read more)

EDIT: I've solved it by installing Kaspersky's extension. I have been troubled by an issue that every time I perform a search on some websites, the page will first freeze for ~10s, during which I can't click on anything on the page. However firefox itself is not totally freezed, like I can switch tabs without any issues, but if I click on the icons of extensions (such as my adblocker) it won't give me any response. After the freeze the page started to load normally. I have tried disabling all extensions, reinstalling firefox, updating to beta, and disabling security.tls.enable_0rtt_data, but none of these works. Other browsers on my device work normally, including Edge and Chrome. Websites that freeze during a search: Google, Bing, Musescore, Duckduckgo Websites that DO NOT freeze during a search: Github, Youtube, Twitter I have encountered this issue both on 117.0.1 and 118.0.

Asked by HoshinoYumemi 5 months ago

Last reply by Paul 5 months ago

History.com says my ad blocker prevents being able to watch their videos, but if I have a blocker, I didn't install it!

I don't know how to turn the ad blocker off. The only thing I can think of that might be part of this problem is the f-secure system that is provided by Spectrum. I use W… (read more)

I don't know how to turn the ad blocker off. The only thing I can think of that might be part of this problem is the f-secure system that is provided by Spectrum. I use Windows 11 and Firefox117.0.1 (64-bit).

Asked by jnblain 5 months ago

Last reply by zeroknight 5 months ago

[edited] @gmail.com Account need help

Hi there, my name is Damjan J, and I take care and manage my 80yo mother account registered to [edited] @gmail.com email address. Namely I noticed that FF latest version… (read more)

Hi there, my name is Damjan J, and I take care and manage my 80yo mother account registered to [edited] @gmail.com email address.

Namely I noticed that FF latest version fails to remember passwords and logins although this option is ENABLED.

We need this matter fixed ASAP for I can't physically be at the spot all the time entering numerous usernames and passcodes.

Thank you

Please reply to [removed email from public support forum] +[removed phone# from public support forum] BR damjan, belgrade, serbia, europe

Asked by | D Josipović | 6 months ago

Last reply by Terry 5 months ago

problem with account login and access across devices

I was using firefox sync across multiple devices, but at some point in the past few months, i got locked out on one device due to too many wrong tries (i THINK. somethin… (read more)

I was using firefox sync across multiple devices, but at some point in the past few months, i got locked out on one device due to too many wrong tries (i THINK. something went wrong anyway), and now, i am logged on on only 1 computer, and none of my passwords (even the one currently saved in my password manager, 1password) work when trying to log into other devices. using the QR scan from firefox/pair page on my ph doesn't work either. so, now i'm afraid of getting logged out from my main computer and then losing access to years worth of bookmarks & folders & plug-ins etc. unfortunately, when i went to try & add a back up email for my account, it was too late...it kept asking me to log in to do so, and my password isn't recognized anymore (or i maybe inadvertently changed w/ a typo inserted?). i was thinking about just trying to download all my bookmarks, deleting my current account, and creating a new one...but then i need the log in to delete the account. i want to keep the same email for the user name, since it's my main email.

i am at a loss as to how i can get around this impasse.

Asked by francis.land.and.liberty 5 months ago

Last reply by Dropa 5 months ago

Chat gpt can't access in firefox browser

dear Firefox, I would like to grab your attention that I am a active user of firefox browser , but today when i am going to login chat-gpt on browser it doesn't work. ple… (read more)

dear Firefox, I would like to grab your attention that I am a active user of firefox browser , but today when i am going to login chat-gpt on browser it doesn't work. please check it. I am unable to login in Chat-gpt. please help me

thank you

Asked by singhsarpreet234 5 months ago

Last reply by zeroknight 5 months ago

AppFile_qqasdc.exe keeps reappearing in my download box as a virus.

Two days ago my Firefox download box started showing AppFile_qqasdc.exe as containing a virus. I delete it. it returns whenever i restart Firefox. I cannot find the fil… (read more)

Two days ago my Firefox download box started showing AppFile_qqasdc.exe as containing a virus.

I delete it. it returns whenever i restart Firefox.

I cannot find the file on my hard drive, in the registry or anywhere on my system.

A copy of the download link is:

https://uc99b71eb166e68560fbea78a639.dl.dropboxusercontent.com/cd/0/get/CEEeZrifjbVbW9F8XSpBve3ZrUmsCEGzqdveXPCVVo8X0RUtX3_2tRM0GZwU90zqeB-FdnoJ-81wQly5V6_-vngWuJ4aqSwGipP3kqspH5r28AExkI6IuGknXY6u9s_IETf94ziofKINriQR3LrUFX-i/file?dl=1#

HELP!

Asked by Gary Hasman 5 months ago

Last reply by zeroknight 5 months ago

How do I "un-cancel" a user having pressed "cancel" when selecting a client certificate?

We have a number of websites that are accessible with a client certificate. We have a user where with one of the websites, Firefox point blank refuses to ask for or supp… (read more)

We have a number of websites that are accessible with a client certificate.

We have a user where with one of the websites, Firefox point blank refuses to ask for or supply the end user's client certificate. With no client certificate, they are not allowed access.

Other websites requiring the same client certificate from this user work fine.

We suspect the end user pressed cancel on the "select your client certificate" popup, but we can't be sure.

How is it possible to completely reset the remembered state of a website, so that Firefox forgets any past interactions, and will ask to choose the client certificate again from scratch?

Asked by minfrin 6 months ago

Last reply by cor-el 5 months ago