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Why can't I change how many instances firefox runs

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Hi! I wish to edit my limit on how instances firefox runs but i cant. I searched up how to change but cant find the option for it. It said that i should just untick use recommended setting in performance but all that happens is tht i get anotheter option to untick hardware accleration.

Hi! I wish to edit my limit on how instances firefox runs but i cant. I searched up how to change but cant find the option for it. It said that i should just untick ''use recommended setting'' in performance but all that happens is tht i get anotheter option to untick ''hardware accleration''.
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You can set this pref to 1 in about:config to limit the number of content processes.

  • about:config => dom.ipc.processCount.webIsolated => 1

You can open about:config via the location/address bar. On the warning page, click "Accept the Risk and Continue" to open about:config.


It is quite normal to see more Firefox processes running.

  • process for the main Firefox thread (user interface)
  • one or more content processes
    you see more content processes when Fission is enabled
  • process for the compositor thread
  • process for extensions
  • process for WebRender when this feature is enabled

You can find the current multi-process state on the Troubleshooting Information page (about:support).

  • "Help -> Troubleshooting Information"
    "Application Basics":
    Multiprocess Windows and Fission Windows
    "Remote Processes" (Web Content)