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Firefox is slow to shutdown and therefore cannot open again for a few minutes or a restart.This is on 2 different PC's 1 running XP and the other Windows 7.Could you throw some light on this problem Thanks

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theredjerseys
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Firefox is slow to shutdown and therefore cannot open again for a few minutes or a restart.This is on 2 different PC's 1 running XP and the other Windows 7.Could you throw some light on this problem Latest version running Thanks

Firefox is slow to shutdown and therefore cannot open again for a few minutes or a restart.This is on 2 different PC's 1 running XP and the other Windows 7.Could you throw some light on this problem Latest version running Thanks

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Xircal
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Please see this article: Firefox hangs or is not responding - How to fix

the-edmeister
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Specifically the hangs at exit part of the page that Xircal linked.
https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Firefox%20hangs#w_hang-at-exit

Xircal
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I'm sure the OP is capable of reading the list Ed.