Mozilla Firefox undoubtedly is one of the most used internet browsers worldwide. It comes with high utility and a user-friendly interface. But despite its enhanced features and great design, many users face the common problem, Firefox Not Responding. If you are also facing this issue, let’s seek for the possible resolution.
Common Reason Why Firefox Not Responding Occurs
The Firefox Not Responding error can occur due to various reasons. But those that I have mentioned in this section, are the most common ones. Let’s check ‘em out:
Due to the usage of many converters- like the word to PDF converter or image converters etc.
Usage of numerous plug-ins that slowdowns your Firefox of cause not to respond
Changes in the default search engines and automatic tabs can cause the error
Due to malware infection in your device
If your Firefox Not Responding error is occurring due to these issues, please follow the instructions given in the section below.
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Firefox Not Responding (Resolved)
The most possible solutions for resolving the issue are:
Clean up all cache, data of offline website, and delete all the cookies from your browser
Disable add-ons
Turn up Firefox in safe mode
Restart your computer
Clear Cookies and Caches
Go to the Menu button and select History; after that, click on Clear history. In the drop-down menu of the Time range to clear, you have selected the Everything option.
Now select the items that you can clear; for that, you have to select the arrow near Details
Now, select Cookies and Caches
Click on Clear Now
Restart FireFox in Safe Mode
Go to the menu option of your Mozilla Firefox browser
Click on Help, then click on Add-ons disabled option disable the add-ons
Now it will initiate in safe mode
The safe mode dialogue box, click on the Start in safe mode option
Now check if the problem still persists or not
If the problem is still present, please follow the next step
Reinstall FireFox
Sometimes Firefox faces issue due to its own programs. It will be great if you can remove the browser and try to install it again without worrying about passwords and bookmarks.
Download the latest version of Firefox from the official website: Mozilla.org.
Exit the browser and uninstall to remove it from your device
Delete the Firefox program folder
Now reinstall Firefox
Check the newly installed browser if working or not.
If this method does not help, move to the next step.
Refresh Firefox to Solve Firefox Not Responding
Refreshing Firefox can help you fix many issues that come up while working with the browser. This option restores your profile and information, so you don’t have to worry about losing your data.
If you can see the refreshing option from the screen then select it. But if you can find the option, go to Firefox About Support page then select Refresh Firefox from the confirmation window. Then the browser itself will be closed and after a while in a pop-up window listed your information will appear, you have to select Finish to complete the process.
These will solve the Firefox Not Responding problem. But if you are still struggling with the error, please tell us in the comment box below.
