Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

Hierdie gesprek is in die argief. Vra asseblief 'n nuwe vraag as jy hulp nodig het.

Why do 5 instances of Firefox open when I open firefox? Is that normal?

  • 4 antwoorde
  • 1 het hierdie probleem
  • 1 view
  • Laaste antwoord deur cor-el

more options

I noticed this problem when I was trying to determine why Firefox was so slow to startup as well as navigate. I noticed that when I open Firefox, at least 5 instances of Firefox are opened. I noticed this was happening by checking what programs are open in Microsoft Task Manager, and saw five Firefox icons in the list of open programs in Task Manager.

I suspect this has something to do with why Firefox is operating so sluggishly.

I noticed this problem when I was trying to determine why Firefox was so slow to startup as well as navigate. I noticed that when I open Firefox, at least 5 instances of Firefox are opened. I noticed this was happening by checking what programs are open in Microsoft Task Manager, and saw five Firefox icons in the list of open programs in Task Manager. I suspect this has something to do with why Firefox is operating so sluggishly.

All Replies (4)

more options

What you are seeing are 5 diffeern't processes. This is part of Firefox's multi-process feature, which splits Firefox into multiple processes so it's more stable and more secure.

You can do a few things to speed up Firefox:

I'd also suggest updating to Windows 10 (you can often do so for free) and uninstall all anti-virus from your computer and just use Windows Defender

more options

Thanks. I'll try those suggestions but I can't upgrade to Windows 10 because of compatibility issues it would cause with other programs I need to use on my computer.

more options

Separate Security Issue, please update your Flash 28.0 r0 by removing it with this tool : https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-windows.html If you use it Reinstall with Flash Player Version: 30.0.0.134 Current Version https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ Step 1: Select Operating System Step 2: Select A Version (Firefox, . . . .) Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>

more options

You can try to limit the number of content processes to 1 to see if that improves things.