Clearing history should not be necessary for most problems. The cache is used to store web page data so that same data does not need to be downloaded time and again. But sometimes it has problems. Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache. '''Warning ! ! ''' This will log you out of sites you're logged in to. You may also lose any settings for that website. * [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored Delete cookies to remove the information websites have stored on your computer] {web link} * [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-clear-firefox-cache How to clear the Firefox cache] {web link} If there is still a problem, [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/diagnose-firefox-issues-using-troubleshoot-mode Start Firefox using Troubleshoot(Safe) Mode] {web link} A small dialog should appear. Click '''Start In Troubleshoot(Safe) Mode''' (not Refresh). Is the problem still there? While you are in Troubleshoot(Safe) mode; Try disabling graphics hardware acceleration in Firefox. Since this feature was added to Firefox it has gradually improved but there are still a few glitches. ''[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/forum-response-disable-hardware-acceleration How to disable Hardware Acceleration]'' {web link}