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Firefox not repainted (fully) after reopened in windows 10

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I'm using Windows 10 Pro, and Firefox 46.0. After minimizing Firefox and then reopening the window, sometimes part (or the whole) of the Firefox's window is not repainted normally, showing blank area.

I'm using Windows 10 Pro, and Firefox 46.0. After minimizing Firefox and then reopening the window, sometimes part (or the whole) of the Firefox's window is not repainted normally, showing blank area.

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Hold down the shift key. Then click on the page-reload icon.


Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache.

  • Clear the Cache and
  • Remove Cookies
    Warning ! ! This will log you out of sites you're logged in to.

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

  • Cookies; Select Privacy. Under History, select Firefox will Use Custom Settings. Press the button on the right side called Show Cookies. Use the search bar to look for the site. Note; There may be more than one entry. Remove All of them.
  • Cache; Select Advanced > Network. Across from Cached Web Content, Press Clear Now.

If there is still a problem, 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 websites. Are there any problems?

Then restart.