Simple Steps To Solve Firefox Not Responding Issue.

Author: Anushka Zlato

A restart will be the first thing to apply. If Mozilla Firefox Not Responding, it means something has stopped its processes. And a reboot could be the perfect way to reinitiate anything. So close Firefox (if the classic way doesn't work, close the program via Task Manager) and restart your Windows 10 machine as well. Eventually, run Firefox and test if all functions as it should now; if not, go to the next method for troubleshooting of Mozilla Firefox Not Responding issue.

Update drivers for graphics cards.

One reason Firefox could run with problems like Firefox Not Responding is due to the graphics card's outdated drivers. So, you need to make sure that the new driver updates run your Windows 10 program.

  • Click the Check icon–it's near the start button for Windows.
  • Form Device Manager and press the same screen entry.
  • Expand the Display Adapters option from Device Manager.
  • Right-click on each entry and choose the program to update the driver.
  • Done!

Update the drivers automatically.

It's a necessary action to update drivers, but an irritating and repetitive process. We suggest updating software TweakBit Driver (approved by Microsoft and Norton) that can do it for you with only a few clicks automatically.

Through downloading and installing the incorrect driver models, this software will help you avoid permanent damage to your PC. Here's a quick guide on how to fix Mozilla Firefox Not Responding.

  • Download TweakBit Driver Updater and install it.
  • When enabled, your PC will automatically start checking for obsolete drivers. Driver Updater can check the latest versions of your installed driver versions against its cloud repository and suggest necessary updates. All you have to do is wait until the test is over.
  • After completion of the test, you will receive a summary of all of your PC's issue drivers. Check the list and see if each driver needs to be updated separately or all at once. Click the' Update driver ' button next to the driver's name to update one driver at a time. Or just click the' Update all' button below to install all the recommended updates automatically.

Disable Firefox's hardware acceleration.

Acceleration of hardware is also a feature connected to your graphics card. In some cases, Mozilla Firefox Not Responding when hardware acceleration is in use, depending on some graphics card setups. Let's see how this can be switched off:

  • From Firefox's top-right corner, press the menu icon.
  • Select Options from the list displayed.
  • Go to the panel and check for the Quality entry.
  • From there, uncheck the checkbox ' use recommended performance settings' and also uncheck the feature ' use hardware acceleration when available.'

Restart Firefox files.

Mozilla Firefox Not Responding in Windows 10 due to the corruption of some Firefox files. So, you gotta patch them. Here's how you can do it:

  • Next, go to the official web page of Firefox and download for your Windows 10 device a new installer folder.
  • Do not uninstall Firefox or delete anything else.
  • Open your Mac to Firefox.
  • Go to the directory where Firefox is installed on your computer; rename the application file: from C: Application Files (x86)Mozilla Firefox to C: Program Files (x86)Fx3805 for instance.
  • Now run the installer method by clicking the executable file that has been downloaded from Firefox.
  • Open Firefox at the end and see if it helped in fixing Mozilla Firefox Not Responding issue.

Create a database of fresh spots.

New locations database may fix Mozilla Firefox Not Responding malfunction–interrupted download processes from Firefox may cause corrupted locations within the database of the app.

  • Recall that:. The history of web browsing and the bookmarks will now be removed.
  • Click the menu icon in Firefox and choose Help?).
  • Go to details for troubleshooting and press Open File from Software Basics.
  • Now, again open the menu list and click the' Power-off' icon.
  • It's going to turn Firefox off now.
  • Now go to your computer's Firefox directory and locate and rename the following files under the profile tab: places.sqlite-> places.sqlite.old and place.sqlite-journal-> places.sqlite-journal.old.
  • Firefox restart.

Remove files from the restore session.

When several Session Restore packages are saved, the web browser will be able to stop running slowly or randomly or Mozilla Firefox Not Responding issue can be solved.

  • Tap on the menu icon, go to Help?) (and collect information about troubleshooting.
  • Tap Software Basics ' Open Tab.
  • Click again the Menu button and pick the' power-off' option from there.
  • Download the directory from your profile folder: sessionstore.js. Delete any relevant files like session store-1.js and so on.

Resetting Firefox.

  • Tap on the Menu icon from Firefox.
  • Select Help?) (from the list shown.
  • Use details for troubleshooting.
  • Select and find the button to refresh Firefox.
  • Perform the reset process and finally open the web browser again.

These are Firefox's easiest solution to fix Mozilla Firefox Not Responding issue. If the web browser in Windows 10 is still not responding, send us more details–tell us when you first got the problems, what happened when you tried to fix it all, etc. Through visiting our website you can get in contact with us.

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