Firefox ressources problem.

Discussion in 'other software & services' started by Heco, Jan 25, 2006.

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  1. Heco

    Heco Registered Member

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    Hi all,
    Since i upgraded Firefox to version 1.5, this browser has become unusable. As soon as i open it, my cpu jumps up to summits, 98% used all the time. The results are that Firefox and the whole system tend to be very sluggish. I tried to find solutions through Google but to no avail. Yet i have installed few extensions, only the ones related to security (Spoofstick, Noscript, Adblock+)
    Does anybody else encounter such inconveniences with this version?
    I have been compelled to use Opera now with which i can browse easily... even though i still prefer Firefox...:(
     
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  3. Heco

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    Thank you ronjor for your reply. I must tell you that i am using the french version of Firefox. Would you advise me to uninstall the 1.5 final build and then install this english RC1? Sorry i need more explanations if you do not mind.;)
    Cheers
     
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    Just create a new profile Heco. Your existing setup will be saved.

    In order to create a new profile, you use the Profile Manager. To start the Profile Manager in Windows, follow these steps:

    1. Close Firefox completely (select File > Exit from the main menu of Firefox).
    2. Select Start > Run... from the Windows Start menu.
    3. Enter firefox.exe -profilemanager and press OK.

    http://www.mozilla.org/support/firefox/profile
     

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  5. Heco

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    Thank you again. I got it. So it is not necessary to install the new RC1? Just creating a new profile will solve my problems? Sorry if i bother you with questionso_O
     
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    you could try starting it in safe mode from the start menu - Start>All Programs>Firefox>Safe Mode. see if that uses less memory. that's if there still is a safe mode, i'm not sure.
     
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    I'm sorry Heco. I'm getting ahead of myself here. :blink: Forget the profile manager and just install RC1 over your existing installation of Firefox and see if it performs any better than the released version.
     
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  8. Heco

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    OK lol. I download it immediately. I will keep you informed if you do not mind. But previously i take a snapshot with my beloved Rollback RX:D
    Thank you iceni60 for your solution, but first i prefer to try what ronjor told me to do.
    This forum is great and i do appreciate the help you get from other members:D
     
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    Maybe, you can remove some of your heavy anti-spyware program/s and replace it/them w some light resources program/s. some Anti-spyware/s (also firewalls and antivirus, and also some HIPS programs) can also affect the system when used together w Firefox like system slow downs. Also, always use limited user account when surfing the web, administrative acct tends to automatically "runs everything" even w/out your knowledge and that also can affect some of the system slow downs. And if you can, only use one HIPS program. :cool:

    Check it out, and even if firefox eats up lots of resources, then its no problemo. Many still uses it and are happy w it. It just depends on the combinations of programs that runs on ur pc. :D
     
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  10. Heco

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    The new RC1 has solved my problem: no more freezing because of heavy load of Firefox on my CPU:D Thank you ronjor.
    Thank you sweater for your advice. I think i am using realtime what is IMHO the minimum in terms of security.
    FW: SunBelt Kerio
    AV: Nod32
    AT: BOClean
    AS: Spy Sweeper
    Instant Recovery: RollBack RX ( i could not live without!:D )
    When i browse the web, i use DefenseWall HIPS that sets a limited user account automatically and prevents anything from changing the registry or the system files.
    Do you think it is too much? Do you advise me to do a diet? LOL:p
    Anyway, cheers
     
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    Great Heco! :thumb:
     
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  12. RipVanTinkle

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    no diet needed Heco :)

    I had the same problem with v1.5 but ended going back
    to v1.07 as I was very happy with this.
    Will try updating sometime in the future :)
     
    RipVanTinkle, Jan 27, 2006
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