Firefox Keeps Crashing: Avail These Hacks To Remove The Glitch Instantly

Mozilla Firefox is a free and open-source web browser that was developed by the Mozilla Corporation. It is available for all Operating System including the mobile devices. This web browser also allows its users to install any add-ons and deliver an extra security with its configurations. But lately, many of the Mozilla Firefox users have started reporting that their Firefox keeps crashing randomly. When this issue occurs, the Mozilla Firefox users are unable to perform their normal tasks. However, if in case you are one of the victims of this Firefox crashing issue and are in search of resolution then you are at the right place.

Here, in this article, you are going to get some hacks that will help you to resolve the Firefox issue easily. Not only the solutions, but we will also discuss some of the causes that lead to the occurrence of this Firefox crashing issue. Hence, let us move on to the next section of the article in order to get the fixing process of the Firefox issue.

Know the Causes that Lead to the Occurrence of the Firefox Keeps Crashing Issue

In this section of the article, you will get to know the causes that are responsible for the Firefox issue to occur. Having a good knowledge of the cause of any problem makes the troubleshooting process much easier to perform. Hence, you can directly follow the causes of Firefox crashing issue that are given below:

  1. The most common cause of this Firefox crashing issue is when the Firefox web browser gets out of date. If in case you are using an old or outdated Firefox web browser, then you can easily face the crashing issue.
  2. Another cause of this Firefox issue is when you have not cleared out the cache and cookies in the web browser. With a long Firefox usage, some cache and cookies get stored in the Firebox. Hence later these files may crash the Firefox web browser.
  3. If in case, the Windows Registry files are corrupt then also you can face the Firefox crashing issue.
  4. A recent virus or malware attack to the Mozilla Firefox files can make them corrupt. Hence, you can get Firefox keeps crashing issue every time.
  5. If the Mozilla Firefox files are not compatible with that of the Windows system files, then you can easily receive the Firefox crashing problem.
  6. If in case you are using any third-party add-ons on your Mozilla Firefox web browser, then also, the Firebox will crash while working with it.
  7. Any third-party software or antivirus can also stop the services of the Mozilla Firefox web browser, thus resulting in the Firefox tab crashing issue to occur.

These were some of the causes that can lead to the Firefox crashing issue to occur. However, there can be many more causes of this Firefox issue. Now after discussing the causes, we will discuss the solutions to resolve this Firefox issue. Hence,  move to the section of the article below.

Hacks to fix the Firefox Tab Keeps Crashing Issue

Here, in this section of the article, you will learn the hacks that you can follow in order to fix the Firefox crashing issue easily. Therefore, in order to get the proper results, you need to perform the steps in the order just like it is given here. If in case you skip any step, then you won’t be able to resolve the Firefox issue easily. Hence, in order to get the hacks, you can follow the following section of the article:

Hack 1: Disable the Problematic Add-ons of your Mozilla Firefox Web Browser

The Firefox add-ons are mostly added to enhance the usage of the Firefox web browser and also to provide additional features for its users. But in some cases, these add-ons can easily cause the Firefox to crash on the Windows 10 Operating System. Hence,  disable those problematic add-ons right away. However, if in case you do not know how to perform this hack then we will teach you. You can follow the steps that are given below:

  • First, open the Mozilla Firefox web browser on your system. Now when the Mozilla Firefox web browser window opens, click on the Menu button. This Menu button will be available in the top right corner of the web browser window.
  • From the popup list of options, click on the Add-ons option.
  • In the next step, click on the Extensions tab on the left pane of the new window.
  • Now, you will notice that a list of installed extensions will appear on the window.
  • After that, disable all the extensions by clicking on the Disable button one at a time.
  • In the next step, restart the Mozilla Firefox web browser and then check if the crashing issue occurs or not.

Steps of hack 1 continued

  • If in case, the Mozilla Firefox web browser does not open, then open it in Safe Mode. In order to perform this, click on the Windows logo menu on the taskbar.
  • After that, click on the Power button. Then, press and hold the Shift key using your system’s keyboard.
  • Now, click on the Restart option from the popup list of Power options.
  • Once the system restarts, choose the Troubleshoot option. After that, click on the Advanced Options link.
  • In the next step, click on the Startup Settings option. After that, click on the Restart button.
  • As soon as you see the manufacturer logo, you have to press the F5 key using your keyboard. Then, choose the Safe Mode with Networking option.
  • Now, as the Safe Mode starts, you can try to disable the Add-ons in the Mozilla Firefox web browser by following the above steps.
  • After doing this, again check for the Firefox crashing issue if it persists or not.

Hence, this is how you can fix the Firefox crashing issue by following the steps given above. We expect that now you are able to resolve the Firefox issue on your own. Even after following the steps above, if you are still getting the same Firefox keeps crashing problem then don’t panic. You can have a look at the next method.

Hack 2: Clear the Cache and Cookies Files of the Mozilla Firefox Web Browser

Some of the Firefox users state that the Firefox crashing issue can occur due to the cache files. Therefore, clear all the cache and cookies files from the Mozilla Firefox web browser. In case you are not familiar with the process, then we will guide you. Hence, you can follow these steps that are given below:

  • First of all, open the Mozilla Firefox on your system. After that, click on the Menu button on the top right corner of the window.
  • Now, choose the Library option from the list of options.
  • In the next step, select the History option. After that, click on the Clear Recent History option.
  • Now, you will notice that the Clear All History window will appear on your system’s screen.

Steps of hack 2 continued

  • Inside the window, set Everything option in the box of the Time range to clear.
  • In the next step, expand the Details section and then check all the checkboxes that are present there.
  • After that, click on the Clear Now button at the bottom of the window.
  • Now, wait for the clearing process to finish its job.
  • Once the process completes, restart your Mozilla Firefox web browser.
  • After that, check if the Firefox crashing issue is still there or not.

Hence, this is how you can clear the cache and cookies of the Mozilla Firefox web browser. Hopefully, now you are able to fix the Firefox problem easily. If in case you are still struggling with the Firefox keeps crashing issue, then don’t worry. Now you can follow the next hack that is given below.

Hack 3: Remove and then Recreate your Mozilla Firefox Profile in order to Fix the Firefox Issue

In the third hack of this article, you will have to perform the process to remove the Mozilla Firefox profile. After that, recreate the Mozilla Firefox profile in order to fix the issue. If your Firefox profile is corrupted, then you can try out this hack. However, in order to know the steps of the process, you need to follow the section given below:

  • If your Mozilla Firefox web browser is open, close it.
  • Now, press and hold the Windows Logo key and the R key at the same time by using your keyboard. This action will invoke the Run dialog box to appear on your system’s screen.
  • Once you are inside the Run dialog box, type firefox.exe -p in the command box. After that, you have to click on the OK button at the bottom of the window in order to continue.
  • Now you will see that a new window will open up on your system’s screen. This new window will contain a list of all your Firefox profiles.
  • In the next step, select the corrupt Firefox profile that you want to remove. After that,  click on the Delete Profile button on the left pane of the window.
  • Now, you will be prompted with a confirmation window. Here, click on the Delete Files button in order to continue the process.
  • Now, your corrupt Firefox profile is deleted.

Steps of hack 3 continued

  • Now, create a new Firefox profile in order to resolve the Mozilla Firefox crashing issue.
  • So, go back to the window containing the list of Firefox profiles. Here, click on the Create Profile button in order to create a new Mozilla Firefox profile.
  • In the next step, click on the Next button to continue. After that, enter the desired name for your new Mozilla Firefox profile.
  • After doing all this, click on the Finish button.
  • Now, select the new Mozilla Firefox profile and then click on the Start Firefox button at the bottom of the window.
  • Here you will notice that the Mozilla Firefox web browser will open with a new Firefox profile.
  • Finally, check if the Firefox keeps crashing issue still persists or not.

Therefore, these are steps that you can follow in order to delete and then recreate your Firefox profile. We hope that now your Firefox crashing issue is resolved. However, if even after following the steps above, the Firefox crashing issue still bothers you, then you can proceed to the next hack.

Hack 4: Update the Mozilla Firefox Web Browser to its Latest Version

In this hack, you will get the steps to update Mozilla Firefox to its latest version. Using an outdated version of Mozilla Firefox can be a reason the Firefox keeps crashing issue to occur. Hence, you can have a look at the steps that are given below:

  • First of all, again open the Mozilla Firefox web browser on your system. When the Mozilla Firefox web browser window opens, click on the three lines at the top right corner of the web page.
  • Now from the popup menu, click on the Help option.
  • In the next popup menu, click on the About Firefox option.
  • Now the Mozilla Firefox web browser will automatically check for available latest updates. If in case there are the latest updates, the Mozilla Firefox web browser will automatically download and install them.
  • When the installation of the latest version of Mozilla Firefox, restart your Firefox web browser.
  • Now when the Mozilla Firefox web browser window opens, check if the Firefox keeps crashing issue is there or not.

So, this is how you can update the Mozilla Firefox web browser to its latest version. Hopefully, after following these steps above your Firefox crashing problem is fixed. However, if in case you want to know more about resolving hacks, then you can follow the next section of the article below.

Hack 5: Refresh or Reset the Mozilla Firefox Web Browser

Refreshing or resetting a device or application can help to resolve any issue that troubles the user. Hence, here you can try to refresh or reset the Mozilla Firefox web browser in order to fix the crashing problem. However, if you want to learn the steps of the process, then you can follow the points that are given below:

  • Just like in the previous hack, open the Mozilla Firefox web browser on your system. After that, open the Help section in the popup menu.
  • In the next step, select the Troubleshooting Information option from the popup menu list.
  • Now a new tab will open containing the Troubleshooting Information.
  • Inside the new tab, you will have to click on the Refresh Firefox button on the right pane.
  • Now, wait for the refresh process to end, and then restart your Mozilla Firefox web browser.
  • When Mozilla Firefox opens, you can check if the Firefox keeps crashing issue is gone or not.

Hence, these are the steps that will help you to refresh or reset the Mozilla Firefox web browser, thus, helping you to resolve the Firefox crashing problem. We hope, that now you are able to fix the Firefox issue easily.

Conclusion

To conclude, these are methods that you can follow and perform in order to fix the Firefox crashing issue. Moreover, these methods above are tried by many Firefox users to get their issues resolved. Hence, you can also try each and every hack in order to get the best results. However, if the hacks fail to provide any fix or the issue persists, then you can get back to us. You can use the comments section below in order to get back to us. Additionally, you can use the comments section in order to get more information about Firefox issue troubleshooting.

Maria Colombo
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