How to stop Firefox from freezing
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How to stop Firefox from freezing
On the 18th of June, 2010, I’ve found a solution that will temporarily stop most of the freezing issues when you are using Firefox as your default browser. However, this tutorial is also very dangerous as it requires modification within your browser’s configurations’ -settings.
Now, before you start clicking on the settings and the forbidden configurations from Firefox, I would highly suggest you to read this article carefully before you proceed.
1.] Execute Firefox and type this code into the address bar: “about:config” and hit “Enter” to proceed.
2.] Scroll down and look for these settings. However, if it doesn’t exist, just right-click (anywhere) on the board and create a new Integer / Boolean / String. However, you must be very careful and don’t mess it up!
browser.download.manager.scanWhenDone – False (Boolean)
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- This command will disable the built – in “Anti-Virus” scanner. It will also reduce your time and it will reserve some of your precious memory.
config.trim_on_minimize – True (Boolean)
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- This command will reduce Firefox’s memory usage when you minimize your browser. It will also transfer most of the data into your internal HDD to suppress memory – consumption.
browser.cache.memory.enable – True (Boolean)
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- This command will cache most of your data and it will save bandwidth / time to load such website or images from a specific page.
3.] Close Firefox and click on “Tools >> Add-ons”
4.] Select these plug-ins and disable them: “Skype extension for Firefox and Microsoft. Net Framework Assistance”. But, don’t forget to disable these functions, if you are not using them: “Windows Media Player (Dynamic Link Library) and Google Update.”
5.] Restart your browser and clean your ‘Internet Temporary Files’ with CCleaner.
You can find this tool / software from an external mirror or a site.
6.] You are done!
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