Even after I ditched all the extensions and add-ons, it’s still a resource and memory hog. I’ve downgraded back to 3.5.
Besides it being beta?
I’m using 3.5.6 and it crashes all the time. I’m about ready to chuck it.
Firefox 3.n crashes repeatedly for me, so I’ve dropped back to 2.0, which stays up. I’m ready to move on from Firefox. What is the most stable browser right now?
Still have 2.0 due to having windows ME,will never go back to IE.
I have had no problems with Firefox at all. None of the versions have crashed.
I’m running the beta in a new install of Windows 7 Pro w/ no major issues so far .... Had to turn Compatibility check Off to run most of my FF add-on’s.
Been running 3.6b5 for about a week on a Dell Latitude D630 running XP Pro SP2. Zero problems.
Try Chrome, it’s way faster...
I’m using 3.5.6 on Win 7 pro. Haven’t had so much as a hiccup.
BTW, ALL Modern browsers are memory hogs, Firefox, albeit arguably, is the least offender. In addition, just because you uninstalled the extensions, doesn’t mean they can’t still be affecting your system. Some install themselves to the registry, some have co-mingled with other applications etc. I would revert to a known good(excellent) backup or use restore to go back to your system settings when all was well.
I do know from testing, some extensions cause major issues with Firefox, some, like the Image Shack add on, only slow it down.
Have you had a look at your error console? You need to do that as soon as you can after having a problem.
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