Issues with configuring the Mozilla Firefox browser slows it down considerably, which results in delays and broken connections. Uninstalling and reinstalling the Firefox browser multiple times may not help to solve the problem. In order to fix the problem, it is necessary to reset Firefox. Resetting the Firefox browser can be done easily by following a few simple commands. One should learn how to reset Firefox preferences to the default settings in the most simple way, regardless of the OS is in use. By resetting firefox , one can enjoy browsing the internet at the highest speeds, just as before.

Reset Firefox

Issue

After configuring some of the preferences in Firefox, it began to reload all images in previously visited web pages, which resulted in a significant slowdown of the browser.

Solution

Note: In this case, reinstalling Firefox will not solve the issue. Instead, follow these steps:

Windows XP:

• Go to "Start / Run"
• Enter the following command:

  firefox -safe-mode

Windows 7 and Vista:

• Go to "Start / Start Search"
• Enter the following command:

  firefox.exe -safe-mode

Linux:

• Open Terminal
• Enter the following command:

  /path/to/firefox/firefox -safe-mode

Mac OS:

• Go to "Applications > Utilities > Terminal"
• Enter the following command:

  /Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/MacOS/firefox -safe-mode

Reset Firefox preferences (default )

• In the open window (upon launching safe mode), select "Reset preferences to default Firefox"

• Click "Make Changes and Restart"
• You can now browse properly on Firefox.

See also

Knowledge communities.

• Forum
• Laptop forum
• Firefox forum
• MacOS forum

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