With recent updates to FF 53.0.3 (32-bit), Firefox is running slower. How do I fix this?
With recent updates to FF 53.0.3 (32-bit), Firefox is running slower. How do I fix this?
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you have adblock plus version 2.9 - there are currently a number of reports that this recent update causes poor performance, please try to replace it with https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/ and see if the issue is still there.
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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?
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-slow-how-make-it-faster
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-uses-too-many-cpu-resources-how-fix
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-hangs-or-not-responding
Yes. Still slow.
Start your Computer in safe mode. Then start Firefox. Try Safe websites. Is the problem still there?
http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Linux+Safe+Mode Starting Any Computer In Safe Mode; Free Online Encyclopedia
ajm115834 said
Yes. Still slow.
You have a bunch of add-ons - in Safe Mode they are disabled.
Have you re-enabled them , one by one, in order to find the (possible) culprit ?
And have you read those articles FredMcD gave you the links to ?
Chosen Solution
you have adblock plus version 2.9 - there are currently a number of reports that this recent update causes poor performance, please try to replace it with https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/ and see if the issue is still there.
Problem solved! Thanks, all.