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When the download window appears, either through an actual download, or just activating it via CTRL+J, Firefox hangs.

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Everytime I download, or just activate the download window (Ctrl+J) Firefox will slow down, and then hang.

I have changed the download location and download settings several times already.

I also was able to click the "clear list" button in the download window before it slowed and hanged on me.

Everytime I download, or just activate the download window (Ctrl+J) Firefox will slow down, and then hang. I have changed the download location and download settings several times already. I also was able to click the "clear list" button in the download window before it slowed and hanged on me.

Isisombulu esikhethiweyo

Hi,

Please also try deleting the downloads.sqlite in the Firefox Firefox Profile Folder after exiting Firefox. You can also open the folder through Firefox Help (Alt + H) > Troubleshooting Information > Open Containing Folder.

Firefox Profile Files

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Isisombululo esiKhethiweyo

Hi,

Please also try deleting the downloads.sqlite in the Firefox Firefox Profile Folder after exiting Firefox. You can also open the folder through Firefox Help (Alt + H) > Troubleshooting Information > Open Containing Folder.

Firefox Profile Files

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Wow! This solved it Instantly! Thanks for the quick reply!

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You are welcome :)