Firefox Causes PC To Freeze

Discussion in 'Software' started by mark59, Apr 18, 2014.

  1. mark59

    mark59 MajorGeek

    My PC (Acer Aspire 5920) (running Win Vista HP SP2) has recently developed this problem: after I have logged onto the PC and allowed it to start-up I then open my browser (Firefox 28) then the PC just freezes. This can sometimes last several minutes. After that it doesn't freeze again.

    What could be causing this problem?
    How could I identify the cause of the problem?
    How could this problem be resolved?

    Thanks!
     
    mark59, Apr 18, 2014
    #1
  2. sexyandy81

    sexyandy81 MajorGeek

    Try loading firefox in safe mode (no add-ons) to see if it freezes then.
     
    sexyandy81, Apr 18, 2014
    #2
  3. mdonah

    mdonah Major Geek Extraordinaire

    As sexyandy81 suggests, try disabling all add-ons then enable them one at a time to see which one(s) are causing the freeze up.
     
    mdonah, Apr 18, 2014
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  4. falconattack

    falconattack Command Sergeant Major

    falconattack, Apr 18, 2014
    #4
  5. mark59

    mark59 MajorGeek

    Thank you all! Just a quick look for replies. I'll try the solutions during the week. happy easter all!
     
    mark59, Apr 19, 2014
    #5

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