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There is a known issue with WindowBlinds and hardware acceleration that causes crashing in Firefox. Here are some workarounds you can try.

There is a known issue with WindowBlinds that causes crashing in Firefox. We are working with them to fix the problem. In the meantime, here’s what you can do to continue using Firefox: =Option 1: Disable WindowBlinds for Firefox= See the WindowBlinds support article, [http://esupport.stardock.com/index.php?/default_import/Knowledgebase/Article/View/59/124/how-can-i-temporarily-exclude-a-program-from-being-skinned How can I temporarily exclude a program from being skinned?] for instructions. =Option 2: Disable hardware acceleration in Firefox= To turn off hardware acceleration in Firefox: {for not fx55} # [[T:optionspreferences]] # Select the {menu Advanced} panel and the {menu General} tab. # Uncheck '''Use hardware acceleration when available'''. # [[T:closeFirefox]] # Start Firefox the way you normally do. {/for} {for fx55} # [[T:optionspreferences]] # Select the {menu General} panel. # Under '''Performance''', clear the ''Use recommended performance settings'' checkbox. # Uncheck '''Use hardware acceleration when available'''. #;[[Image:Fx55GeneralPerform-HWA]] # [[T:closeFirefox]] # Start Firefox the way you normally do. {/for}