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Saved Tabs Keep Crashing

LittOsiris
Making moves

Hey!

 

Has anyone else had problems recently with their saved Tabs and them crashing and having to be restored?

 

Within the past probably two maybe three weeks I keep having tabs constantly crash and have to be restored and send the crash data to Mozilla. This has never happened in all my time of using Firefox over the years, it is constant! At least two or three crashes in the tabs every day.

On windows 10 full updated

Firefox on most current version

 

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Smith
Making moves

If you're facing issues with tabs crashing while browsing, try clearing your browser cache, disabling extensions, and ensuring Firefox is updated. This could help resolve any loading problems while exploring tankstarsapk If the issue persists, contacting Mozilla support might be the next step.

michaepr
Making moves

did all these things loaded a fresh clean copy of the newest latest and greatest version 144 64 bit version..  and when just viewing a regular web page the tab will crash when I am not doing a single thing - just reading the text without even moving the mouse.  What the heck guys ? dont you all ever check before you release a new version? I have no addons no extensions at all loaded this us FIREFOX issue not user issue , i am a systems tech, took a new Asus Laptop 32 gb memory and 1tb m2 ssd, no other programs loaded, just firefox .. it still crashes - getting sick of the Gaaah your tab just crashed - its not funny anymore. 

kirvenpalomares
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  1. Check Firefox Updates:
    Make sure you’re using the latest version of Firefox. Sometimes, recent patches fix tab crash issues caused by bugs or memory leaks in older builds.

  2. Disable Extensions and Add-ons:
    Faulty or outdated extensions are a common cause of tab crashes. Try restarting Firefox in Safe Mode (Help → Troubleshoot Mode) to see if the issue persists.

  3. Clear Cache and Cookies:
    Overloaded or corrupted cache files can trigger tab instability. Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Clear Data to reset cache and cookies.

  4. Refresh Firefox:
    Use the built-in Refresh Firefox option under Troubleshooting Information. It restores Firefox to its default state without deleting essential data like bookmarks and passwords.

  5. Check Hardware Acceleration:
    Turn off hardware acceleration under Settings → Performance. Some GPUs or outdated graphics drivers conflict with Firefox’s rendering process and cause crashes.

  6. Ensure System Stability (Example: Like CSS Exam Preparation):
    Just as preparing for a css exam requires a clean and stable mindset, Firefox also needs a clean environment to function properly . Run a full system scan, update drivers, and close unnecessary background apps that may interfere with browser memory.

  7. Monitor Memory Usage:
    Open Task Manager and observe how much memory Firefox consumes. Excessive RAM usage often leads to tab crashes, especially with multiple saved tabs.

  8. Reset Session Restore Data:
    If saved tabs keep crashing on startup, the session restore file might be corrupted. Go to your Firefox profile folder and rename or delete the file.

  9. Create a New Firefox Profile:
    Sometimes profile data becomes corrupted over time. Create a new profile via and check if the problem continues.

  10. Check for Malware or Conflicting Software:
    Malware, antivirus programs, or system optimizers can conflict with Firefox. Run a deep malware scan and temporarily disable real-time scanning to test stability.

  11. Inspect Crash Reports:
    Visit in your browser. Review the crash IDs and send them to Mozilla support for deeper insight. The report can reveal faulty plugins or scripts.

  12. Reinstall Firefox Cleanly:
    As a last resort, uninstall Firefox completely, including the profile folder, and then reinstall it fresh. This often resolves stubborn crash loops that updates can’t fix.