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why does Firefox show that my computer uses Win NT when I have Vista? It takes 2 minutes to get on line.

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skyguy50
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My System file shows that I have Vista, but Firefox shows I have Win NT. It takes forever to navigate the net. When I try to log on the net with Firefox it shows Winnt in the search window.

My System file shows that I have Vista, but Firefox shows I have Win NT. It takes forever to navigate the net. When I try to log on the net with Firefox it shows Winnt in the search window.

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the-edmeister
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NT is a family of different versions of Windows that began as Windows NT 3.1 in 1993. Vista is version 6.0 of the string of NT versions. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_NT

If you are having problems with slowness, it's not because Firefox uses NT in the user agent string.

FredMcD
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Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web Link} by holding down the <Shift>
(Mac=Options) key, and then starting Firefox. A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh).

Is the problem still there?

Separate Security Issue: Update your Flash Player Note: Windows users should download the active_x for Internet Explorer. and the plugin for Plugin-based browsers (like Firefox).

Note: Windows 8 and Windows 10 have built-in flash players and Adobe will cause a conflict. Install the plugin only. Not the active_x.

Flash Player Version: 24.0.0.194

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Direct link scans current system and browser Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ Step 1: Select Operating System Step 2: Select A Version (Firefox, Win IE . . . .) Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>

See if there are updates for your graphics drivers https://support.mozilla.org/kb/upgrade-graphics-drivers-use-hardware-acceleration