Reset Firefox

Last update on August 1, 2009 11:46 AM by aquarelle
Published by deri58

Reset Firefox








Problem


After some configuration in the preferences of Firefox, it began to reload all images in the websites pages visited before, which result to a significant slowdown of the browser.

Solution


Note that in this case, uninstallation and re-installation of Firefox will not solve the above difficulty.

Making a reset of Firefox will set off the trouble. Below is a means of how to proceed:
  • Under Windows XP
    • Click on Start / Run
    • Enter the following command:
      firefox -safe-mode
  • Under Windows Vista
    • Click on Start button / Start Search
    • Enter the following command:
      firefox.exe -safe-mode
  • Under Linux
    • Open Terminal
    • Enter the following command:
      /path/to/firefox/firefox -safe-mode
  • Under MacOS
    • Open the terminal which is located in the Utilities folder which is located in "Applications"
    • Enter the following command:
      /Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/MacOS/firefox -safe-mode

Reset Firefox preferences (default )

  • In the open window, select "Reset preferences to default Firefox"
  • Click on "Make the changes and restart "
  • You can now browse properly on Firefox.
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