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When the download window appears, either through an actual download, or just activating it via CTRL+J, Firefox hangs.

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psupena
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Everytime I download, or just activate the download window (Ctrl+J) Firefox will slow down, and then hang.

I have changed the download location and download settings several times already.

I also was able to click the "clear list" button in the download window before it slowed and hanged on me.

Everytime I download, or just activate the download window (Ctrl+J) Firefox will slow down, and then hang. I have changed the download location and download settings several times already. I also was able to click the "clear list" button in the download window before it slowed and hanged on me.

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Hi,

Please also try deleting the downloads.sqlite in the Firefox Firefox Profile Folder after exiting Firefox. You can also open the folder through Firefox Help (Alt + H) > Troubleshooting Information > Open Containing Folder.

Firefox Profile Files

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Vivek
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Hi,

Please also try deleting the downloads.sqlite in the Firefox Firefox Profile Folder after exiting Firefox. You can also open the folder through Firefox Help (Alt + H) > Troubleshooting Information > Open Containing Folder.

Firefox Profile Files

psupena
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Wow! This solved it Instantly! Thanks for the quick reply!

Vivek
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You are welcome :)