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Why takes long to update screen? and get script message?

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Every time when I click to reload it takes too long to complete and gives script error message. How to resolve? I tried to refresh as it was mentioned in solution in Mozilla.

Every time when I click to reload it takes too long to complete and gives script error message. How to resolve? I tried to refresh as it was mentioned in solution in Mozilla.

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Does this happen at a lot of sites, some sites, a few? What is the full error message?

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You can check for problems with the places.sqlite database (bookmarks and history) in the Firefox profile folder.

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Start Firefox in Safe Mode to check if one of the extensions ("3-bar" menu button or Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem.

  • Switch to the DEFAULT theme: "3-bar" menu button or Tools > Add-ons > Appearance
  • Do NOT click the "Refresh Firefox" button on the Safe Mode start window