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Firefox crashes

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When watching any sort of video, no matter the host site, Firefox crashes randomly. Sometimes after just a few seconds, and other times after 20+ minutes.

When watching any sort of video, no matter the host site, Firefox crashes randomly. Sometimes after just a few seconds, and other times after 20+ minutes.

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I would try updating the flash player.

  http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

If that doesn't help maybe this KB will help click on this link. Troubleshoot Firefox crashes (closing or quitting unexpectedly)

Update Shockwave Flash plugin using the above mentioned 1st link

=> When Downloading Plugins Update setup files, Remove Checkmark from Downloading other Optional Softwares with your Plugins (e.g. Toolbars, McAfee, Google Chrome, etc.)

Update All your Firefox Plugins

Clear Cookies & Cache

Clear the Network Cache

Check and tell if its working.

Modified by Hasan