As reported by our readers, Mozilla’s Firefox browser displays some pretty erratic behavior when you run it on Microsoft’s new system. After reading this post, one might think that this happens because there are too many addons installed on the browser. However, there are other Firefox users that utilize this browser on Windows 11 and have a similar number of extensions activated within it but experience no such issues.
Why does my Firefox browser keep on freezing?
We encountered the same problems in Windows 10 and there are plenty of potential reasons for Firefox to freeze or become unresponsive. In fact, we strongly recommend checking our article on what to do if Firefox is not responding on Windows 10 and 11. A lot of the solutions there can be applied to this problem also. But let’s start with an issue that may affect all the software and mostly Firefox: ➡ Lack of memory In the rush of the moment, you keep opening new and new tabs but sometimes you can forget that all of them use memory from your system. At some point, the browser becomes slower and unresponsive because simply there isn’t more memory to allocate to so many tasks. So, before getting to the tweaking part, try to close some of the tabs you don’t need and see if Firefox stops freezing. We also recommend reading more about what to do if Firefox is slowing down because it may be the root of the problem. Quick Tip: Using Opera as an alternative may not fix your issue, but it’s a lightweight and more organized browser. By switching to Opera you can even import your bookmarks, saved passwords, and other important data from Firefox. Opera is well-known for using less RAM, thus you may have this quick workaround until the issue with Firefox is fixed by following the steps below.
What can I do if Firefox is freezing on Windows 11?
1. Create a new profile
You should only use the Choose folder option when you wish to choose where to store the profile on your computer. If Firefox is crashing in Windows 11, it can be due to an Internet security software that interferes with the browser, and prevents it from opening webpages.
2. Disable the Hardware Acceleration from Firefox
The hardware acceleration feature is usually a great thing because it’s using your graphics card to take some of the load from the system memory. However, depending on its settings, this can only do more harm than good. Check any changes in the browser behavior and if things are not better, undo the process.
3. Create a new database for Firefox
4. Remove the Session Restore files
5. Reset the browser
This concludes our list of solutions on how to fix Firefox issues in Windows 11 and we hope that by applying them, your browser works fine again. For more related solutions, check out our post on how to fix Firefox not loading pages in Windows 11 after an update.
How do I make my browser faster in Windows 11?
Programs known as extensions and plugins are able to add individualized functionality to your web browser. These add-ons provide for a more customized experience when surfing, but, using too many of them will slow down your browser. It’s possible that you may increase the performance of your web browser by removing add-ons and plugins that you don’t use. Your Firefox browser may become unresponsive if you have too many tabs open at once. Simply shutting the browser tabs that you don’t need at the present is one simple way to make your browser run more quickly. You may always save them to your bookmarks for later use. On the other hand, there’s a possibility that the slow performance of your browser has nothing to do with the browser itself. Instead, it’s possible that your Internet signal is poor, which is causing your browser’s performance to be less than ideal. Lastly, removing and then reinstalling your browser should fix the slow Firefox in Windows 11 issue you’re having. By reinstalling, you can be certain that you are using the most recent version of your browser, which is essential for removing bugs and protecting against risks to your computer’s safety. In addition to this, a totally clean cache will be provided for you. However, if Firefox is not working in Windows 11 at all, we have an even more comprehensive guide on troubleshooting Firefox issues on Windows 10 & 11 that you might want to consult. Did you manage to resolve the Firefox freezing issue by using our solutions? Let us know in the comments section below.
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