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firefox use too much memory

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abade12
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Hi

I had this problem one weak ago, I did all suggestion that this link said and it didn't help: 

https://support.mozilla.org/ar/kb/firefox-uses-too-much-memory-ram#w_disabling-memory-consuming-plugins

I don't have many taps oppened only 47 taps. My firefox now usiing 2GB ram, can anyone help me how to fix it? Thank you

Hi I had this problem one weak ago, I did all suggestion that this link said and it didn't help: https://support.mozilla.org/ar/kb/firefox-uses-too-much-memory-ram#w_disabling-memory-consuming-plugins I don't have many taps oppened only 47 taps. My firefox now usiing 2GB ram, can anyone help me how to fix it? Thank you

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I tried "ram back" add and enable accelerate on my GPU and it worked, it didn't use more than 200MB with the same number of taps before

Thank you very much

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gnittala
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Hello,

Can you please follow the instructions in the Memory troubleshooting tools section of the Firefox uses too much memory or CPU resources - How to fix support article and provide the about:memory section details in this ticket. We can take a look at it and suggest possible options.

Thank you

abade12
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Chosen Solution

I tried "ram back" add and enable accelerate on my GPU and it worked, it didn't use more than 200MB with the same number of taps before

Thank you very much

gnittala
gnittala
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Glad to know that the issue is resolved. Please do report any further issues in Firefox and we will be glad to assist.

Thank you

StevenCee
StevenCee
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What is "Ram Back"? I tried searching Add-ons, and it wasn't there, what is it?