Why is Firefox not working?

Why is Firefox not working?

This error is caused by a problem with Firefox program files. The solution is to remove the Firefox program and then reinstall Firefox. (This will not remove your passwords, bookmarks or other user data and settings which are stored in a separate profiles folder.) Uninstall Firefox.

Can Firefox cause computer problems?

If Firefox issues are interfering with your work, perhaps you should try reinstalling Firefox. Sometimes your installation can get corrupted, and that can cause various issues. This is a tool you definitely need on your PC especially if you often install and uninstall various software.

Why is Firefox crashing so much?

If Firefox crashes constantly, the reason behind it may be a broken extension. To fix this issue, you can restart with add-ons disabled in Safe Mode. In Firefox, go to its menu, navigate to Help > Restart with Add-ons disabled and click Restart.

Why is Firefox not opening websites?

Firefox cannot load certain websites If clearing your cookies and cache did not enable you to load the websites that did not work in Firefox, you should check your computer for malware. If you still have problems, follow the instructions in Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware.

How do I fix browser problems?

First: Try these common Chrome crash fixes

1. Close other tabs, extensions, and apps.
2. Restart Chrome.
3. Restart your computer.
4. Check for malware.
5. Open the page in another browser.
6. Fix network issues and report website problems.
7. Fix problem apps (Windows computers only)
8. Check to see if Chrome is already open.

How do I clear my cache and cookies in Firefox?

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1. Go to the “Settings” menu.
2. On the settings menu, look for “Privacy & security” and select “Clear private data.”
3. You will then be taken to a list of what can be cleared where you can select “Cookies & active logins.”

Should you clear cookies?

It’s always a good idea to clear out the cache, or browser history, and clear cookies on a regular basis. The drawback to this is that your saved usernames and passwords will be deleted and you’ll need to re-enter them. But on the plus side, your privacy is more secure and your browser will work better.

Why should you clear cache and cookies?

When you use a browser, like Chrome, it saves some information from websites in its cache and cookies. Clearing them fixes certain problems, like loading or formatting issues on sites.

How do I clear all history on Firefox?

How do I clear my history?

1. Click on the menu button to open the menu panel. Click the Library button on your toolbar. (
2. Click History and select Clear Recent History….
3. Select how much history you want to clear:
4. Click the OK button.

How do I clean up Firefox?

Clear the cache

1. In the Menu bar at the top of the screen, click Firefox and select Preferences.
2. Select the Privacy & Security panel.
3. In the Cookies and Site Data section, click Clear Data….
4. Remove the check mark in front of Cookies and Site Data.
5. With Cached Web Content check marked, click the Clear button.

Can I delete old Firefox data?

The “Old Firefox Data” folder is created when the browser is refreshed. It contains the original profile you were using before the refresh. If anything seems wrong or missing, you might be able to recover what you want from it. Once you are sure you no longer have need of the old profile, you can remove it if you want.

How do I clear my cache without deleting history?

Clear your cache without clearing your browsing history

1. Tap the menu button (three dots) at the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap the Clear cache button.

Will clearing cache delete history?

To clear the web cache while keeping the browsing history saved, make sure, only the box cached images and files are checked in the Clear browsing data window. Then click the Clear data button. By doing so, only the browser cache will be cleared while the browsing history and cookies will be kept saved.

Will I lose passwords if I clear cache?

Cached data is all the information from a website stored on your phone to make browsing faster. Note: Don’t worry, you won’t lose any information by clearing your cache. You won’t even lose passwords to websites or autofill information from your phone unless you choose to clear that data.

What do I lose if I clear my cache?

Tip: Clearing the cache simply clears temporary files. It won’t erase login credentials, downloaded files, or custom settings.

Is it OK to clear cached data?

Clearing out cache won’t save a ton of space at once but it will add up. These caches of data are essentially just junk files, and they can be safely deleted to free up storage space. Select the app you want, then the Storage tab and, finally the Clear Cache button to take out the trash.