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Firefox hangs after starting

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Firefox freezes after launch (after about 30 seconds). Then after another 30 seconds it starts working properly

Firefox freezes after launch (after about 30 seconds). Then after another 30 seconds it starts working properly

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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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In Safe Mode the same situation

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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