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How can I speed-up Firefox with about:config settings ?

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orhancelikkaya
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Hi guys,

I want to speed-up Firefox with about:config settings. If it is possible, how can I do that and what are the best values ?

Thanks in advance.

Hi guys, I want to speed-up Firefox with about:config settings. If it is possible, how can I do that and what are the best values ? Thanks in advance.

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cor-el
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In what way is Firefox slow that you want to increase the speed?

Clear the cache and remove cookies only from websites that cause problems.

"Clear the Cache":

  • Firefox/Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"

"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:

  • Firefox/Tools > Options > Privacy > "Use custom settings for history" > Cookies: "Show Cookies"

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

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

Create a new profile as a test to check if your current profile is causing the problem.

See "Creating a profile":

If the new profile works then you can transfer files from a previously used profile to the new profile, but be cautious not to copy corrupted files to avoid carrying over problems.