Firefox 3.0.3 crashing?

***Corey*** · 10-23-2008, 05:46 PM

I updated all of my PCs a week back to the newest update.
But just today my main PC Firefox started crashing late afternoon.

Not earlier today, but later in the day.
Weird huh?

Googled this.
http://support.mozilla.com/tiki-view...2574&forumId=1

More from Google

Is this happening to anyone else that has the latest Firefox?
This is with XP Pro too.

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mjwalfredo · 10-24-2008, 05:47 AM

I'm running 3.0.3 on my XP box and my Ubuntu box. The only crashes I ever experience are on my Ubuntu box but I am pretty sure that is the Flash plugin that I use that causes it to crash. My XP has never seen Firefox crash.

Do you run any extensions? Extensions would be a likely cause...

***Corey*** · 10-24-2008, 05:52 AM

The only extensions are one that can save a webpage to a PDF file, and Add Block Plus.

But the browser never saw these crashings until yesterday.

mjwalfredo · 10-24-2008, 06:11 AM

I am running Addblock but not the other. Based on that link you posted, it seems like a lot of people are having the problem. I guess I would go back to an earlier version and turn off automatic updating if I was having trouble. You could always use IE

***Corey*** · 10-24-2008, 06:19 AM

I hate IE

I got into Firefox version 2 a few years back, and have not looked back at IE.
I only use IE for the Windows updates.

So far no crashes this morning in almost an entire hour of surfing.

BT17R · 10-24-2008, 07:30 AM

I didn't read all of the link info, but an IT friend says it's due to incompatible extensions.

I didn't have the problem, but deleted FF anyway. I can't chance losing daily data between weekly backups. IE7 has been good, and IE8 beta has lots of new features that should give FF a run for the (free) money.

***Corey*** · 10-24-2008, 07:39 AM

My Ad Block Plus extension is an older one, I will update it and see how it goes.

Thanks for the tip Bob.

***Corey*** · 10-24-2008, 10:04 PM

Not one crash all day.
I think updating the Ad Block Plus solved it, at least for now.

And believe me, Firefox has seen some extensive use today researching stuff.

mjwalfredo · 10-25-2008, 10:33 AM

Glad it seems to be working for you now.

***Corey*** · 10-31-2008, 08:41 AM

Still no crashes, all is good.

Belize Off Road Team · 10-31-2008, 09:36 AM

I've had no problems at all with my firefox v3, maybe i'm just lucky

10-24-2008, 05:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
mjwalfredo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Blythewood, SC Posts: 621	I'm running 3.0.3 on my XP box and my Ubuntu box. The only crashes I ever experience are on my Ubuntu box but I am pretty sure that is the Flash plugin that I use that causes it to crash. My XP has never seen Firefox crash. Do you run any extensions? Extensions would be a likely cause... __________________ -Marcus 1997 4Runner Limited 4x4, E-Locker, Bilstein HDs, Air Springs, Deckplate Mod, 265/75/16R Bridgestone Deuler A/T Revo Last edited by mjwalfredo; 10-24-2008 at 05:48 AM.

10-24-2008, 05:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,070	The only extensions are one that can save a webpage to a PDF file, and Add Block Plus. But the browser never saw these crashings until yesterday. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

10-24-2008, 06:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
mjwalfredo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Blythewood, SC Posts: 621	I am running Addblock but not the other. Based on that link you posted, it seems like a lot of people are having the problem. I guess I would go back to an earlier version and turn off automatic updating if I was having trouble. You could always use IE __________________ -Marcus 1997 4Runner Limited 4x4, E-Locker, Bilstein HDs, Air Springs, Deckplate Mod, 265/75/16R Bridgestone Deuler A/T Revo

10-24-2008, 06:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,070	I hate IE I got into Firefox version 2 a few years back, and have not looked back at IE. I only use IE for the Windows updates. So far no crashes this morning in almost an entire hour of surfing. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

10-24-2008, 07:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
BT17R Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Da Gorge, Oregon Posts: 5,673	I didn't read all of the link info, but an IT friend says it's due to incompatible extensions. I didn't have the problem, but deleted FF anyway. I can't chance losing daily data between weekly backups. IE7 has been good, and IE8 beta has lots of new features that should give FF a run for the (free) money. __________________ '07 FJ Cruiser TRD SE 6M/T

10-24-2008, 07:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,070	My Ad Block Plus extension is an older one, I will update it and see how it goes. Thanks for the tip Bob. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

10-24-2008, 10:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,070	Not one crash all day. I think updating the Ad Block Plus solved it, at least for now. And believe me, Firefox has seen some extensive use today researching stuff. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

10-25-2008, 10:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
mjwalfredo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Blythewood, SC Posts: 621	Glad it seems to be working for you now. __________________ -Marcus 1997 4Runner Limited 4x4, E-Locker, Bilstein HDs, Air Springs, Deckplate Mod, 265/75/16R Bridgestone Deuler A/T Revo

10-31-2008, 08:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,070	Still no crashes, all is good. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

10-31-2008, 09:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
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