Firefox 2.0.0.11 loads VERY slow

mack · 12-19-2007, 09:37 PM

I have used Firefox since it first came out. Up until recently, it's been getting real slow-- the FIRST TIME I EVER HAD A ISSUE WITH FIREFOX! I even switched over to Netscape Navigator and it cleared up the issue (but I don't like it, even though it is the same as Firefox).

Here is an example of what happens:
I'm searching on Google, I load up websites the first few work fine, load fast. After about three or four, they'll get slower. I'll only get the top half the page. From there it gets worse, it won't even load (the URL doesn't show up in the address bar). When it finally does load, images fail to load (they will load, but takes forever).

Now, I go to IE7 *gulp* and it loads instant. The same page that would not load on Firefox loads instantly on IE7.

It has been doing this to me for maybe four weeks. I thought it was my wire, so I recrimped new ends onto my lan cable. I even bridged my wireless connection from my laptop and still had the issue. However, using Netscape Navigator (POWERED BY FIREFOX!) webpages were loading INSTANT. I don't get what's happening. I also tried Safari (yes, I actually like it somewhat), and Opera and they both load with no issues. But I want my Firefox!

I reinstalled Firefox (100% uninstall). It fixed it for about a day but the issue is returning. I couldn't access this page and had to use IE7 to post this.

1.) I don't have spyware. I searched with Spybot.
2.) I'm running Vista Ultimate, and the issue is new-- never had it before until recently.
3.) Can't be a driver issue-- other browsers are fine.
4.) I removed all add-ins from Firefox.
5.) Started with a FRESH brand new profile, same issue-- not a profile/plugin issue.
6.) Fasterfox DOES NOT correct the issue
7.) I restored all manually configured settings in about:config-- issue did go away.

I completely give up-- I'm hoping the new release of 3.0 will fix it, otherwise I'm 100% stumped on what the issue is.

Like I said, I never had a issue with Firefox!

macdawg · 12-19-2007, 10:11 PM

I've had to reinstall FF twice because it was slowing down, both times fixed it.

Just to make sure, after you uninstall it, do you remove reminants from program files and any FF registry entries?

Has worked for me on xp, might want to try a firefox message board if this doesn't fix it.

mack · 12-20-2007, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macdawg

I've had to reinstall FF twice because it was slowing down, both times fixed it.

Just to make sure, after you uninstall it, do you remove reminants from program files and any FF registry entries?

Has worked for me on xp, might want to try a firefox message board if this doesn't fix it.

Yes, I removed it 100% from my system. I'm not sure why it would just suddenly do this to me. Right now it's working fine, as of so far.

Can I get a URL to a Firefox forum? Thanks

Mak213 · 12-20-2007, 07:56 PM

Firefox forum - Google Search

Google turned up about 71 Million results.

EricB · 12-21-2007, 11:28 PM

I didn't notice the problem until you pointed out, but the latest version of ff does exactly what you describe

Black Falcon 921 · 12-21-2007, 11:32 PM

I had to unistall mine as well. It took forever to load any page. Once I reinstalled it, worked fine ever since. I guess I relly never anything of it until I saw this.

plumber4578 · 01-06-2008, 06:33 PM

firefox has some issues!!!! I trid using IE and noticed it's a lot faster than firefox. Also there's a ton of sucurity issies with it right now and the latest patch didn't resolve anything. There was a write up about it in this months Maximum PC mag. I hate to say this but I have been clicking my IE shortcut a lot more lately.

mack · 01-11-2008, 09:03 PM

Wow, I didn't know this was so widespread. I fixed it by going back to Windows XP X64 from Vista (hehe)

But seriously, try this:
Tools->Security->Uncheck "Tell me if the site I'm visiting is forgery"

I had this enabled in Vista (I didn't enable it, maybe by default), unchecking it solved the problem somewhat. I kinda got sick of Vista and just formatted before really testing it a whole lot

It was asking Google every time I visited a website, which resulted in loading times and sometimes failing to load.

I hope this helps for everyone.

EricB · 01-11-2008, 09:23 PM

where is the beta version of 3?

Mak213 · 01-12-2008, 01:38 AM

Firefox web browser | International versions: Get Firefox in your language

Do you mean that??

12-19-2007, 09:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
mack Super Techie Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 292	Firefox 2.0.0.11 loads VERY slow I have used Firefox since it first came out. Up until recently, it's been getting real slow-- the FIRST TIME I EVER HAD A ISSUE WITH FIREFOX! I even switched over to Netscape Navigator and it cleared up the issue (but I don't like it, even though it is the same as Firefox). Here is an example of what happens: I'm searching on Google, I load up websites the first few work fine, load fast. After about three or four, they'll get slower. I'll only get the top half the page. From there it gets worse, it won't even load (the URL doesn't show up in the address bar). When it finally does load, images fail to load (they will load, but takes forever). Now, I go to IE7 gulp and it loads instant. The same page that would not load on Firefox loads instantly on IE7. It has been doing this to me for maybe four weeks. I thought it was my wire, so I recrimped new ends onto my lan cable. I even bridged my wireless connection from my laptop and still had the issue. However, using Netscape Navigator (POWERED BY FIREFOX!) webpages were loading INSTANT. I don't get what's happening. I also tried Safari (yes, I actually like it somewhat), and Opera and they both load with no issues. But I want my Firefox! I reinstalled Firefox (100% uninstall). It fixed it for about a day but the issue is returning. I couldn't access this page and had to use IE7 to post this. 1.) I don't have spyware. I searched with Spybot. 2.) I'm running Vista Ultimate, and the issue is new-- never had it before until recently. 3.) Can't be a driver issue-- other browsers are fine. 4.) I removed all add-ins from Firefox. 5.) Started with a FRESH brand new profile, same issue-- not a profile/plugin issue. 6.) Fasterfox DOES NOT correct the issue 7.) I restored all manually configured settings in about:config-- issue did go away. I completely give up-- I'm hoping the new release of 3.0 will fix it, otherwise I'm 100% stumped on what the issue is. Like I said, I never had a issue with Firefox! __________________ Desktop AMD x2 4400+ ASUS A8N-32 SE Deluxe FSP Group 500 watt PSU 2GB PC3200 Dual-Channel EVGA 8800 GT 150GB Raptor 10K HDD 250GB Western Digital HDD Jobs Full-time electrician Freelance programmer/webdesigner Gamer

12-19-2007, 10:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
macdawg Ultra Techie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 788	Re: Firefox 2.0.0.11 loads VERY slow I've had to reinstall FF twice because it was slowing down, both times fixed it. Just to make sure, after you uninstall it, do you remove reminants from program files and any FF registry entries? Has worked for me on xp, might want to try a firefox message board if this doesn't fix it.

12-20-2007, 07:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mak213 Commander Super Mod Joker Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In Trotter's crawl space Posts: 15,737	Re: Firefox 2.0.0.11 loads VERY slow Firefox forum - Google Search Google turned up about 71 Million results. __________________

12-21-2007, 11:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
EricB Hard Core Techie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,926	Re: Firefox 2.0.0.11 loads VERY slow I didn't notice the problem until you pointed out, but the latest version of ff does exactly what you describe __________________ The Ultimate Hard Drive Utility PowerMax 4.23. (It now has the ability to clean a Boot Sector virus on the quick erase option.) The best browser Netscape 8 Have you accidently delete something? Look here (trial. the better one) and here(free)

12-21-2007, 11:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Black Falcon 921 Ultra Techie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 533	Re: Firefox 2.0.0.11 loads VERY slow I had to unistall mine as well. It took forever to load any page. Once I reinstalled it, worked fine ever since. I guess I relly never anything of it until I saw this. __________________ Q9450 @ 3.6 ASUS STRIKER 2 FORMULA 780I 8 GIGS CORSAIR XMS 2 800 5-5-5-12 @1066 2 9800GTX SLI 7200 GS (Dual Monitors) 150 GIG RAPTOR - 1TB JBOD COOLER MASTER COSMOS 2 226BW 18,734 3D MARK Sincerely, The Black Falcon

01-06-2008, 06:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
plumber4578 Super Techie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 388	Re: Firefox 2.0.0.11 loads VERY slow firefox has some issues!!!! I trid using IE and noticed it's a lot faster than firefox. Also there's a ton of sucurity issies with it right now and the latest patch didn't resolve anything. There was a write up about it in this months Maximum PC mag. I hate to say this but I have been clicking my IE shortcut a lot more lately. __________________ My puter: MOBO - ASUS P5W DH DELUXE CPU - INTEL Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz VIDEO - EVGA 8800 GTX MEM - 4 GB (1BGX4) G.SKILL PC2 6400 PSU - CORSAIR 620WATT HD - 2 SAMSUNG 500GB 7200 RPM OS - Windows Vista 64Bit

01-11-2008, 09:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
mack Super Techie Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 292	Re: Firefox 2.0.0.11 loads VERY slow Wow, I didn't know this was so widespread. I fixed it by going back to Windows XP X64 from Vista (hehe) But seriously, try this: Tools->Security->Uncheck "Tell me if the site I'm visiting is forgery" I had this enabled in Vista (I didn't enable it, maybe by default), unchecking it solved the problem somewhat. I kinda got sick of Vista and just formatted before really testing it a whole lot It was asking Google every time I visited a website, which resulted in loading times and sometimes failing to load. I hope this helps for everyone. __________________ Desktop AMD x2 4400+ ASUS A8N-32 SE Deluxe FSP Group 500 watt PSU 2GB PC3200 Dual-Channel EVGA 8800 GT 150GB Raptor 10K HDD 250GB Western Digital HDD Jobs Full-time electrician Freelance programmer/webdesigner Gamer

01-11-2008, 09:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
EricB Hard Core Techie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,926	Re: Firefox 2.0.0.11 loads VERY slow where is the beta version of 3? __________________ The Ultimate Hard Drive Utility PowerMax 4.23. (It now has the ability to clean a Boot Sector virus on the quick erase option.) The best browser Netscape 8 Have you accidently delete something? Look here (trial. the better one) and here(free)

01-12-2008, 01:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mak213 Commander Super Mod Joker Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In Trotter's crawl space Posts: 15,737	Re: Firefox 2.0.0.11 loads VERY slow Firefox web browser \| International versions: Get Firefox in your language Do you mean that?? __________________

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