How Do I Fix Firefox Not Responding?

Are you having trouble with your Mozilla Firefox web browser not responding? Don’t worry, here are two methods that can help you fix the issue.

Method 1:

First, open your Firefox web browser. Then click on the Firefox menu at the top right corner and select “Options”. Under the “General” panel, scroll down until you find “Performance”. Uncheck the “Use recommended performance settings” box and then uncheck the “Use hardware acceleration when available” box. Click on the Firefox menu again and select “Exit”. Check if this fixes your issue.

Method 2:

If the first method didn’t work, try this method. Again, open your Firefox web browser and click on the Firefox menu. Select “Help” and then click on “Troubleshooting Information”. Scroll down to find the “Profile Folder” and click on “Open Folder”. Look for “places.sqlite” and right-click on it. Select “Rename” and add “.old” at the end of the filename. You will receive a warning message that the file might become unusable, but don’t worry about it. This will clear your browsing history, so make sure you have a backup if you need it. Close Firefox and try to rename the file again. You can also find this folder by going to your username, then app data roaming, Mozilla Firefox, and profiles. Launch Firefox again and check if this fixed the issue.

In conclusion, by following these two simple methods, you can fix the issue of Firefox not responding. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to let us know in the comments section.