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Hi, Ever since I updated the new Version 9, my internet closes intermittently for no reason or report, plus it seems to be hanging for longer periods. Can anyone help with this, the system I am using is Windows7. Thanking you in advance, Rgds Arthur

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My system is windows 7 and the laptop I am using is a 4 month old Sony Vaio.

My system is windows 7 and the laptop I am using is a 4 month old Sony Vaio.

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Perform the suggestions mentioned in the following articles:

Check and tell if its working.


-> Update All your Firefox Plugins

  • https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/plugincheck/
  • When Downloading Plugins Update setup files, Remove Checkmark from Downloading other Optional Softwares with your Plugins (e.g. Toolbars, McAfee, Google Chrome, etc.)
  • Restart Firefox
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Chosen Solution

Perform the suggestions mentioned in the following articles:

Check and tell if its working.


-> Update All your Firefox Plugins

  • https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/plugincheck/
  • When Downloading Plugins Update setup files, Remove Checkmark from Downloading other Optional Softwares with your Plugins (e.g. Toolbars, McAfee, Google Chrome, etc.)
  • Restart Firefox

Modified by Hasan

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Hi mha007, A few of my plugins were out of date, so I installed the newer versions and the it had speeded up Operating System dramtically, just have to wait and see if this solves the intermittent crashes.

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Oh Yes by the way Thanks a million for your help.

Rgds Arthur

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Thanks cor-el