If your Firefox browser is unresponsive or experiencing random crashes, it may be necessary to completely reset your internet browser to its default settings.
How to Reset Firefox to its Default State
Click on the
Menu option, and select the blue
Help icon located at the bottom of the page:
Select the menu option that reads
Restart with Add-ons Disabled:
A small menu will appear, asking you if you would like to
Start in Safe Mode or
Reset Firefox. Click on the
Reset Firefox option:
Follow the onscreen procedure to restore your Firefox to its original settings:
For Other Versions of Firefox:
Windows 7
Click on the
Start button, and enter the following command in the
Search field:
firefox.exe -safe-mode
Linux:
Open Terminal and type:
/path/to/firefox/firefox -safe-mode
Mac OS:
Open Terminal and type the below command:
/Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/MacOS/firefox -safe-mode
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