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Version 57.0 (64 bit) very slow in response to keyboard and tabs

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Since updating to latest version of Firefox, long time lag between pressing keystrokes and characters appearing on screen. Also opening tabs, switching tabs and scrolling with mouse very slow. Chrome browser still works normally

Since updating to latest version of Firefox, long time lag between pressing keystrokes and characters appearing on screen. Also opening tabs, switching tabs and scrolling with mouse very slow. Chrome browser still works normally

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Found an answer in the forum. Cure was to go to options > privacy & security > permissions > prevent accessibility services from accessing your browser and tick box causes browser to restart

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Found an answer in the forum. Cure was to go to options > privacy & security > permissions > prevent accessibility services from accessing your browser and tick box causes browser to restart