There is one website I use frequently and it uses Flash for one of its functions. Roughly every fourth time I attempt that function, Firefox freezes. I cannot close tabs or close Firefox - I have to go to Task Manager and end task.
Here is what I've tried, all with no effect:
-- disabled add-ons
-- unchecked Enable hardware acceleration
-- I created a new profile and tested it with no extensions, I had only Flash enabled and only the default theme installed
I have started Firefox in safe mode and the issue still occurs, but it only affects the active tab - I can browse with and close the other tabs and I can exit Firefox normally.
I keep Flash up to date. Firefox 63.0.3 Windows 10 Home x64
Suggestions, please, on what I should try next.
Thank you.
Firefox freezes with Flash content...
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Re: Firefox freezes with Flash content...
What site? What is selected for Flash under Tools->Addons->Plugins->(Always, Ask to, or Never) Activate?
What version of Flash is currently installed on that system for Firefox?
What version of Flash is currently installed on that system for Firefox?
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Re: Firefox freezes with Flash content...
Does it happen on any other sites that you use flash?
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Re: Firefox freezes with Flash content...
The site is NWS radar https://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=iln (some of the "Loop" modes)What site? What is selected for Flash under Tools->Addons->Plugins->(Always, Ask to, or Never) Activate?
What version of Flash is currently installed on that system for Firefox?
The Flash plugin is set to "Ask"
Flash v 31.0.0.148
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Re: Firefox freezes with Flash content...
Does it happen on any other sites that you use flash?
No, not that I've found.
I've considered an alternative for that site, but I have yet to find a suitable choice.
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Re: Firefox freezes with Flash content...
I tested that site out and clicked on all loop-modes and had no issues at all. This is an old laptop with only 4 meg of mem... so, looks like it's not a lack of mem-issiue.
Have you thought about re-booting your PC into safe-mode (with network active) and just try out that problem site?
Because this is ESR I decided to try the latest portable standard Firefox...up to date and did the same test as above.. no issues.
Have you thought about re-booting your PC into safe-mode (with network active) and just try out that problem site?
Because this is ESR I decided to try the latest portable standard Firefox...up to date and did the same test as above.. no issues.
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