Why Does Firefox Keep Crashing and How to Fix It?

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Firefox crashes frequently, prompting users to seek solutions. A common recommendation is to uninstall Firefox and download a fresh copy. Users are advised to reset Firefox settings by disabling all add-ons and restoring user preferences to defaults, which can be done by holding the Left Shift key while opening Firefox. If crashes persist, clearing the cache and increasing its limit may help. Additionally, using an ad-blocking extension like AdBlocker Plus is suggested to prevent issues caused by ads. Some users also recommend trying alternative browsers like Chrome or Avant, especially if problems continue after reinstallation. Issues may stem from internet cache or virtual memory, particularly when loading images.
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Every minute or so, firefox crashes and this error message pops up.

What's wrong and is there anything I can do to fix this?

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Since I don't know what the environment you are working in, it is hard to give a definitive answer. My first suggestion is delete Firefox and download a fresh copy.
 
mathman said:
Since I don't know what the environment you are working in, it is hard to give a definitive answer. My first suggestion is delete Firefox and download a fresh copy.

I'm using a top-of-the-line $3,500 desktop computer at my home.
 
I agree w/ the suggestion to obliterate FireFox from your computer and then download a fresh copy and reinstall.
 
Hold down your Left Shift button, while holding down shift Open Firefox,

You will be represented with this screen
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/6119/56213741.png
Select Disable All Add-on's
Reset All User Preferences To Firefox Defaults
push enter or click on make changes and restart.

If you want to enable some of your addons again
simply just press Ctrl+Shift+A and select the addons to enable.

If that doesn't fix your issue with crashing most likely it is due to cache
goto options, advanced, network, clear the cache and set a higher limit.
ref.
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/5339/41833496.png

I personally use AddBlocker Plus as the addon to stop spyware/addware/addbots and so forth as it blocks all add's from every site, i would highly recommend this addon to stop this from happening in the future (clicking on an add accidently can cause a lot of issues)
 
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Try to download another browser and see if that works.

I recommend chrome.
 
If you feel adventuresome, try Avant. It is essentially a front end where you can use IE, Firefox, or Chrome. You need IE for it to work.
 
I uninstalled and reinstalled firefox and I am still experiencing this problem. In fact, it is getting worse.

Could be a problem with my internet cache or virtual memory since there are problems and crashes when loading photos.
 
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