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Firefox keeps running after closing using 90% plus of CPU, WHY?

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cc704
cc704

Using task manager FIREFOX continues to use a high percentage of CPU after closing it.

Running XP SP3

Exploerer continues to run also but a more reasonable CPU usage

Using task manager FIREFOX continues to use a high percentage of CPU after closing it. Running XP SP3 Exploerer continues to run also but a more reasonable CPU usage

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the-edmeister
the-edmeister

See this:
https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Firefox+hangs#Hang_at_exit