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Firefox can freeze or stop responding when copying, with the Suggested Actions feature enabled on Windows 11. Learn how to fix the problem.

{note}'''Note:''' This article applies to users running Firefox on '''Windows 11, version 22H2'''. [[Find what version of Firefox you are using|Firefox version]] 106.0.3 fixes this issue (see the [https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/106.0.3/releasenotes/ 106.0.3 release notes] for more information). Please [[Update Firefox to the latest release|update Firefox to the latest release]]. If you still have problems copying content, follow the steps below to disable Suggested Actions.{/note} Microsoft introduced a new feature called [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-suggested-actions-on-your-pc-486c0527-3395-4b40-b304-f1e3cbe2f404 Suggested Actions] on Windows 11, version 22H2. This new clipboard feature is enabled by default and can cause Firefox to hang when performing certain copy actions, such as right-clicking and selecting ''Copy Link''. ==How can I fix the problem?== We recommend that Firefox users on Windows 11, version 22H2, disable ''Suggested Actions'' temporarily to avoid this issue. '''These are the steps you need to follow:''' #Press the Windows key {key [[Image:Windows Key]]} on your keyboard or open the '''Start''' menu and type '''Clipboard''' in the search field. #Press the {key Enter} key or select '''Clipboard Settings''' from the results. This will take you to the system Clipboard settings. #Toggle the switch next to '''Suggested Actions''' to turn it off. After Suggested Actions has been disabled, Firefox should run as expected.