Benjamin Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I accepted an automatic update last week and ever since Firefox is crashing three or four times every day. Anyone else having the problem and do any techy persons know the solution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Which version are you on?I have version 3.0.3 and have no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Thanks. Where might I find the version number?I've just checked for updates and it says there are no new updates vailable. I should also have added that I'm running it on two machines and getting the same crashes on both.Looking in the help files it seems to be saying that the version number should be shown below the Firefox name but mine doesn't although I do use Google as my opening page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Are you using Norton Benjamin?http://support.mozilla.com/tiki-view_forum_thread.php?locale=ro&forumId=1&comments_parentId=185088Or Google Desktop search? http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/3.0.3/releasenotes/Users who have older installations of Google Desktop Search may experience crashes on startup; reinstalling Google Desktop Search fixes the problem (bug 401513) There are some troubleshooting tips there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 To find the version number, click on Help, then About. The version number is shown just under the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jotty Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I am having the same problem with 3 0 3 . I think I have the beta version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Thanks Clair. Version 3.0.3 it is.Thanks for the links Cat. I'll try them and see if it's there.I'm non-techy but I wouldn't go anywhere near Norton from all the stories I've read [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin963 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I turned off automatic updates a long time ago.They're nothing but a d****d nuisance. Stick with what works.Having said that, my Firefox loading process slowed right down on the computer in France, back in the summer. It may have been the Adobe add on, but it's a right pain.I swopped to Firefox some years ago as everyone said how awful IE was, but I'm beginning to wonder whether to try Opera (is it?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I did use to have Opera on my previous laptop and it was fine, but have not downloaded it on this newer one.There's also the new google browser Chrome, but have not really played with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jotty Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I use both Firefox and Opera. I have Firefox 3 0 3 and Opera 9.6Opera is faster and lighter, but I like some of the Firefox add ons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I use Opera 95% of the time. Firefox 4% and IE 1% as a last resort.At the end of the day, I want to surf the net and add ons only serve to hinder this process I find.Opera is nice, light and quick, although it doesn't support every web site, that's when I switch to another browser on those minor times.R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 In Opera, how do you block unwanted content? I can see a "block content" option when I click on GoogleAds, but I cannot seem to get them to disappear... [8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jotty Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I'm not sure that this is up to date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Thank you for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Jotty, it worked. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 [quote user="Cat"]Or Google Desktop search? http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/3.0.3/releasenotes/Users who have older installations of Google Desktop Search may experience crashes on startup; reinstalling Google Desktop Search fixes the problem (bug 401513) [/quote]It may be early days but I got rid of Google Desktop toolbar and haven't had any crashes since on the one machine so I think I'll take it off the laptop as well.Thank you. [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyn_Paul Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I find Opera doesn't like the Living France web site too much: it's ok for an ordinary plain reply, but it's a real pain if you 'quote' reply.I like Firefox, especially the add-oon Accuweather on the bottom line. Very useful (although haviing said that it currently says 'rain' and it's actually snow/sleet).p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniefromwales Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Usually use Firefox/Opera but recently downloaded the new Chrome to give it a whirl. Tried it for internet banking and my site said I should 'update to a browser such as IE or MF/f' !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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