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Firefox crashes or runs but with splotches missing color, how do i fix it?

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chantz1ia
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when I start firefox my desktop starts flashing on and off and when it returns there are splotches missing color. firefox then either crashes or runs but with the colors muted and images distorted.

when I start firefox my desktop starts flashing on and off and when it returns there are splotches missing color. firefox then either crashes or runs but with the colors muted and images distorted.

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cor-el
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Try to disable hardware acceleration.

  • Tools > Options > Advanced > General > Browsing: "Use hardware acceleration when available"

If disabling hardware acceleration works then check if there is an update available for your graphics display driver.