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Firefox is extrememly slow to respond no matter what How can I go back to the version dated Nov 14/17?

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Since the update to Firefox Quantum, everything is very delayed including revealing what I type, scrolling down the pages. Impossible to play bubble shooter because it shoots the balls very delay and the reveal of the next ball takes forever. It is impossible to work on the firefox browser. I want to smash a hammer through it because I can type several words before I can see what I have typed. Now it is so slow I can type a whole sentence before I can see what I typed. PLEASE tell me how to go back to the version I had on Nov 13/17.

Since the update to Firefox Quantum, everything is very delayed including revealing what I type, scrolling down the pages. Impossible to play bubble shooter because it shoots the balls very delay and the reveal of the next ball takes forever. It is impossible to work on the firefox browser. I want to smash a hammer through it because I can type several words before I can see what I have typed. Now it is so slow I can type a whole sentence before I can see what I typed. PLEASE tell me how to go back to the version I had on Nov 13/17.

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FredMcD
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First, Type about:preferences#advanced<enter> in the address bar.

Under Advanced, Select Update. Check the settings.

Also turn off Use a background service to install updates

Install Older Version Of Firefox {web link} Be sure to read everything here.

If you still want to downgrade, look under; I still want to downgrade. Click the Directory of other versions and languages link. Look for the directory of the version that you want. But, remember that old versions may have security issues.

You should also check out Firefox; Extended Support Release {web link} ESR Notes System Requirements