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Firefox locks up when I open Youtube videos

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When I open up a Youtube video, either in the same or different tab, Firefox stopped responding for about 10-15 seconds, even before I can even click on it if it's a new tab, and I can't click on anything. After that, it works fine. I think it only freezes on long videos, but I haven't fully tested which videos will freeze it and which won't

When I open up a Youtube video, either in the same or different tab, Firefox stopped responding for about 10-15 seconds, even before I can even click on it if it's a new tab, and I can't click on anything. After that, it works fine. I think it only freezes on long videos, but I haven't fully tested which videos will freeze it and which won't

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Separate Issue; Your System Details shows;

Installed Plug-ins

Shockwave Flash 30.0 r0 Shockwave Flash 32.0 r0
Having more than one version of a program may cause issues. You must remove the older programs. Then get the current full installer.

Flash: Grab the uninstaller from here: Uninstall Flash Player | Windows {web link} Uninstall Flash Player | Mac {web link}


Then reinstall the latest version.

Note: Windows users should download the active_x for Internet Explorer. and the plugin for Plugin-based browsers (like Firefox).

Note: Windows 8 and Windows 10 have built-in flash players and Adobe will cause a conflict. Install the plugin only. Not the active_x.

Flash Player Version 32.0.0.156

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Direct link scans current system and browser Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ Step 1: Select Operating System Step 2: Select A Version (Firefox, Win IE . . . .) Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>


See if there are updates for your graphics drivers https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/upgrade-graphics-drivers-use-hardware-acceleration

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Youtube currently uses the HTML5 player.

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/fix-common-audio-and-video-issues


Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link}

A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh). Is the problem still there?

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Yeah, whern I start it in safe mode the problem is still there

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Start your Computer in safe mode with network support. Then start Firefox. Try Secure websites. Is the problem still there?

http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Linux+Safe+Mode Starting Any Computer In Safe Mode; Free Online Encyclopedia