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firefox 44.0.2 freezes my computer, acting like no connectivity. I use chrome no problem. I quit firefox and restart, sometimes that works.

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Already described in quick summary. 44.0.2 freezes computer, chrome works, sometimes restarting firefox works, both normal and private browsing. It's not a modem or connectivity issue, but behaves like one.

Already described in quick summary. 44.0.2 freezes computer, chrome works, sometimes restarting firefox works, both normal and private browsing. It's not a modem or connectivity issue, but behaves like one.

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I understand that after updating the Firefox does not connect and it freezes. Please first try these troubleshooting steps: For the start up and freezing:

  1. Try to start Firefox in Safe Mode Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode

Then for connection issues see: