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Avoid crashes - Tips and tricks

Avoid crashes - Tips and tricks

There's never a good time for a crash, and when Firefox crashes in the middle of something important it can be really frustrating. Luckily, we've got some easy things you can do to avoid crashes and keep Firefox running in tip-top shape. For the tech savvy, we've got articles that will help you troubleshoot and solve specific problems. And don't worry if you need extra help with any of this, we have a community of volunteers standing by.

Update your software

Crashes can be caused by different programs running on your computer. Making sure they are all up to date on a regular basis will help you avoid crashes and keep your computer secure and running great.

  1. Update Firefox: Click the menu button , click and select .On the menu bar, click the menu and select . See Update Firefox to the latest release for details.
  2. Update WindowsOS Xyour system: Make sure you have all of the latest security and stability fixes. Go to the menu, select and then .Windows 10 periodically checks for updates. If you want to check manually, go to the menu, select , then , select and Check for updates. For more details, visit Microsoft's article Choose how updates are installed.Go to the menu and select .Go to the menu, down to and select .
  3. Update your drivers: Check your printer driver and graphics drivers are up-to-date. For more info, see Upgrade your graphics drivers to use hardware acceleration and WebGL.
  4. Update Internet Security software: Make sure you have the latest version of any Internet security software (including firewalls, antivirus programs, anti-spyware programs, and more).
Troubleshoot your crash

If Firefox is crashing and you don't mind doing a little detective work, take a look at the Troubleshoot Firefox crashes (closing or quitting unexpectedly) article. It has links to troubleshooting specific types of crashes and has detailed instructions for viewing a report about your crash. You also might find Troubleshoot issues with plugins like Flash or Java to fix common Firefox problems and Troubleshoot extensions, themes and hardware acceleration issues to solve common Firefox problems useful for fixing some crashes.

Sometimes tracking down the source of crashes is difficult to do by yourself. That's why we have a community of volunteers ready to help you figure it out.

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