If Firefox is already running but not responding, you can try the following steps:
1.1 Linux (Ubuntu): Remove the shutdown file from the profile
- Delete the "non-remote startup" option.
- Configure the connection to a shared folder.
- Check permissions to access files.
- Get information from a locked profile.
How to remove viruses from Firefox
Here’s how to clean Firefox from viruses:
- Use AdwCleaner to quickly remove all traces of malware that slow down or block program execution. Simply download and run it. To start the scan, click the button. After completing the system scan, you can remove all threats.
What to do if Firefox crashes
If Firefox crashes, here’s what you should do:
- If the program crashes as soon as it opens, updating Firefox or security software might help. Additionally, to see if this helps resolve the issue, you could try reconfiguring the firewall or temporarily disabling the antivirus program.
What does it mean when a script is unresponsive?
To prevent Firefox from freezing, the error message "script is unresponsive" allows the user to decide whether to interrupt or let the script finish running. The script can be included in the browser itself, installed extensions, or the displayed page.
How to restart Firefox
Restarting the Mozilla Firefox browser is as easy as this:
- You should find the tabs that were open during the last browsing session when you close Firefox (by clicking the (x) in the top right on Windows or pressing cmd+q on macOS).
How to restore Firefox
Restore Firefox to its default settings:
Click on Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information. Click on Refresh Firefox and click on Refresh Firefox in the confirmation window that opens.
How to clear Mozilla computer cache
Clear the cache content:
- At the top of the menu bar, click on Firefox and choose Preferences.
- Select the Privacy & Security section.
- Click on Clear Data in the Cookies and Site Data section.
- Check the box that contains information about websites and cookies.
How to make Firefox browser faster
Here are some tips to make the Firefox browser faster:
- Keep Firefox updated.
- Remove resource-intensive extensions.
- Close unused tabs.
- Stop automatically running plugins.
- Speed up page loading.
- Change DNS server.
- Remove any malware.
How to check if Chrome has a virus
Here’s a method to determine if Chrome has a virus:
- Unwanted windows are open.
- The homepage has changed.
- Pop-ups with ads appear.
- You are unable to close the Chrome window.
- Chrome only starts when the device is turned on.
What makes Firefox slower
In particular, antimalware or antivirus programs can cause slowdowns by making the user wait for each loaded web page to ensure that no dangerous sites are opened. It is advisable to check that all Firefox plugins are up to date because this theoretically should not happen.