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why is my computer using so much data since I added you as my default browser

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My computer is using too much data....it keeps flashing a box saying MOXZILLA AND ADOBE FLASH 15 PLUGIN IS USING HIGH CPU

My computer is using too much data....it keeps flashing a box saying MOXZILLA AND ADOBE FLASH 15 PLUGIN IS USING HIGH CPU

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Data and CPU are two different things. Which program is throwing that message?

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Start Firefox in Safe Mode to check if one of the extensions (Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem.

  • Switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Appearance
  • Do NOT click the Reset button on the Safe Mode start window