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Firefox loads occasionally very slowly - sometimes about 30+ seconds.

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I like Firefox and am using it for years, but I cannot accept lengthy loading time. I have a fast and stable internet so this is not the problem. Please let me know what the problem is and how to fix it.

I like Firefox and am using it for years, but I cannot accept lengthy loading time. I have a fast and stable internet so this is not the problem. Please let me know what the problem is and how to fix it.

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Yeah, probably cache is too big (not Startup cache). Go to menu -> Settings -> Privacy & security -> Cookies & site data -> press the Clear data button.

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Loading time... do you mean opening the browser or when you're trying to go to a website? How about showing the issue. Try ShareX to record and then post it on YouTube.

Did you try with Firefox in Troubleshoot Mode? https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/diagnose-firefox-issues-using-troubleshoot-mode#search

You can also try Refresh Firefox. https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/refresh-firefox-reset-add-ons-and-settings

Modified by jonzn4SUSE

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Loading time? You mean startup time or loading of a specific website?

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I mean startup time. On occasions it's very slow, as if nothing is happening.

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Roger that. Did you try with Firefox in Troubleshoot Mode? https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/diagnose-firefox-issues-using-troubleshoot-mode#search

Does clearing the startup cache help? see screenshot

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Yeah, probably cache is too big (not Startup cache). Go to menu -> Settings -> Privacy & security -> Cookies & site data -> press the Clear data button.

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Yes, this worked. Thanks all for your contributions.

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