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After Updating FireFox it STOPS RESPONDING! HOW do I UNSTALL this LOUSLY Update?

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Firefox 'Not responding' error after updating to version 34.0.5 I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium. I Updated Firefox to version 34.0.5. The problem is, whenever I launch it, I get a 'Not responding' error after it loads, and TRY to load other pages. Even while typing this 5 times (Not responding) appears Then Look at what I typed and t hse vk Is what appears as Firefox FROZE HOW do I UNDO THIS without LOOSING my Tabs, History and Passwords (Data)?

Firefox 'Not responding' error after updating to version 34.0.5 I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium. I Updated Firefox to version 34.0.5. The problem is, whenever I launch it, I get a 'Not responding' error after it loads, and TRY to load other pages. Even while typing this 5 times (Not responding) appears Then Look at what I typed and t hse vk Is what appears as Firefox FROZE HOW do I UNDO THIS without LOOSING my Tabs, History and Passwords (Data)?

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Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} While you are in safe mode;

Type about:preferences#advanced<Enter> in the address bar.

Under Advanced, Select General. Look for and turn off Use Hardware Acceleration.

Poke around safe web sites. Are there any problems?


Some problems occurs when your Internet security program was set to trust the previous version of Firefox, but no longer recognizes your updated version as trusted. Now how to fix the problem: To allow Firefox to connect to the Internet again;

  • Make sure your Internet security software is up-to-date (i.e. you are running the latest version).
  • Remove Firefox from your program's list of trusted or recognized programs. For detailed instructions, see

Configure firewalls so that Firefox can access the Internet. {web link}


Type about:preferences#advanced<Enter> in the address bar.

Under Advanced, Select Network. Look for Configure How Firefox Connects and press the Settings button. Check the settings.