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Discus and support Firefox (8) - what's this about? in Browsers and Email to solve the problem; Firefox has been monstrously eating memory recently and when I check task manager it will show the firefox log with a bracketed number, e.g.(6) but I... Discussion in 'Browsers and Email' started by amancandance, Feb 27, 2020.

  1. AMANCANDANCE
    amancandance Win User

    Firefox (8) - what's this about?


    Firefox has been monstrously eating memory recently and when I check task manager it will show the firefox log with a bracketed number, e.g.(6) but I only have one tab open. I was only watching youtube videos and the damn thing was eating 2.5gb of memory.

    :)
     
    amancandance, Feb 27, 2020
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  2. DIVYA MURUGAN
    Divya Murugan Win User

    Video Issues in Windows 10 With Firefox

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    Please provide the following information with us to understand the issue better.


    • Is the issue occurs in Microsoft Edge?

    • Let us know whether the issue is specific to online videos or it is happening with other videos present in your system too?

      As the initial troubleshooting steps, I would suggest you to check all the available Windows Updates. Installation of recent Windows Updates should fix the issue.

      If the issue still persists, then try updating the Display driver and check. Here is the steps:
    • Press Windows Key + R on your desktop screen to go to run command box.
    • Type devmgmt.msc and hit Enter.
    • In Display Adapter, expand Display Adapter, right-click , and then click
      Update.
    If the issues persists ,only with firefox then i suggest you to contact firefox support.

    Please do let us know the status of the issue to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Divya Murugan, Feb 27, 2020
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  3. GIRIDHAR J
    Giridhar J Win User
    Firefox does not work on start up

    Hi,

    Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    I suggest you to uninstall and reinstall Firefox
    and check if it fixes the issue. Follow the steps below to uninstall
    Firefox:

    • Press Windows key + X.
    • Click on Programs and Features.
    • Look for Firefox and right click on it and click on
      uninstall.
    • Reboot the computer after uninstall is complete and try to reinstall them.
    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Giridhar J, Feb 27, 2020
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  4. MOXIEMOMMA
    MoxieMomma Win User

    Firefox (8) - what's this about?

    New FF - passwords


    Hi:

    If that setting is already enabled, then I suggest as the next troubleshooting step might be Mozilla Safe Mode (not to be confused with Windows Safe Mode)):

    Troubleshoot Firefox issues using Safe Mode | Firefox Help


    • Please report back and let us know the outcome, as it will dictate the next steps.
    • Also: please tell us what AV/AM/firewall programs are you running on this system?

    Thanks,
    MM
     
    MoxieMomma, Feb 27, 2020
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