Maria asks…
Why does Firefox not work since I downloaded yahoo instant messenger?
I have had Firefox, IE, and Google chrome downloaded onto my computer for a while now with no problem. Recently I downloaded YIM and now Firefox doesn’t start up. If I restart my computer a few times, and try to open it a few dozen times each time I restart, it will eventually pop up. How do I fix it? Chrome and IE still work fine but I prefer Firefox.
Michelle answers:
That’s because IE is Yahoo’s preferred browser and it’s also where Yahoo AND Messenger work best, with IE.
You’re going to have to choose between Yahoo and FF or get the FF updates FOR Yahoo, which is probably the better choice of the two.
Chris asks…
How come my firefox keeps on closing on me?
I open it then something pops up saying:
Firefox has stopped working.
Windows can check online for a solution to the problem.
So can anyone help to fix it?
Michelle answers:
Firefox is trying to tell you to switch to Google Chrome.
Ruth asks…
How to get FireFox or any browser up first on reboot?
I want to know how to make my browser load fast on reboot. Most of the time, I only need the web browser but it takes ages because of other programs loading.
I hope to find a way to boot up and get web browser straight up. I have IE, and FireFox and I am running windows xp media edition.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
Michelle answers:
Right click on start -> Click on open. Put the ie or/and firefox shortcut in startup programs.
Joseph asks…
What are some extensions known to slowdown firefox browser?
What are some extensions known to slowdown firefox browser?
Which one can make firefox the more slower?
Can you tell me some of them?
Michelle answers:
Out of my experience: FlashGot, as well as – not surprisingly – all the extensions which, by their nature, require connecting to some server (weather forecasts and the like).
But since there’s thousands of add-ons, and thus chances are that I don’t use the same ones as you do: the best thing you can do is just to disable them one by one (go to Tools / Add-ons), then measure how long it takes for Firefox to boot up each time. This will allow you to single out the worst “offenders”.
Also clear up the cache and browser history, perhaps try decreasing the cache size, use some tool for optimizing Firefox databases (Speedyfox for example), there’s many ways to speed Firefox up.
Good news is that the upcoming versions of Firefox are supposed to be improved in the areas of speed and responsiveness (the raising popularity of fast and snappy Google Chrome forced them to focus on it)
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