Firefox keeps crashing

socrates

Using 3.6.28 - in the last few days FF keeps crashing - 20-30 times a day mainly when I am navigating away or closing a window

I would update to the latest version but I much prefer the icons and layout of this old version

Any suggestions on the crashing?

Any way I can get the latest version BUT keep my icons?

WhiteChristmas

Version 3 is so full of holes by now I'm amazed crashing is your only problem.

http://www.computertechtips.net/64/make-firefox-4-look-like-ff-3-6/

I was the same as you in the early days but, over time, I've come round to the "new" layout.

Andrew1472

The Flash update to 11.3 is causing Firefox crashes. I had exactly the same problems as you.
There is a work around here. http://www.ghacks.net/2012/06/10/flash-player-update-fix-freezes-crashes-in-firefox/
It seems very messy to me and not something users should have to do, so I've gone over to Chrome until there is a flash or Firefox update to fix it.

Regarding your other niggle, would https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/firefox-3-theme-for-firefox/?src=cb-dl-users help ease the pain of updating. Personally, I would give it a week to get used to the default Firefox 13 layout.

socrates

Finally bit the bullet and updated to the latest version

I tried to increase the sizes of the icons

Was able to increase the sizes of the

Go back one page

Go forward one page

Print Button

Home button

The address bar is tiny - have tried a couple of the add ons and they make no difference

I have ended up with loads of blue empty space at the top with extra large icons and tiny ones - its a mess

Andrew1472

Trouble shoot it by starting Firefox in safe mode http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-using-safe-mode?s=safe+mode&r=1&e=es&as=s
If that looks better then you have an add on or preference that is causing the problem. Close and re-open Firefox normally to start looking for the culprit.
If you can't find it easily, the reset option seems to be painless enough. It worked well for me a few days ago. http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/reset-firefox-easily-fix-most-problems

socrates

Andrew1472 wrote: »

Trouble shoot it by starting Firefox in safe mode http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-using-safe-mode?s=safe+mode&r=1&e=es&as=s
If that looks better then you have an add on or preference that is causing the problem. Close and re-open Firefox normally to start looking for the culprit.
If you can't find it easily, the reset option seems to be painless enough. It worked well for me a few days ago. http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/reset-firefox-easily-fix-most-problems

OK sorted

My only problem now is that my address bar is not high enough - width is fine but I would like it to be larger (taller) if you know what I mean

Andrew1472

I know what you mean, but, as far as I know, I don't think that is possible.
If I come across anything I'll let you know.

edit: Try this one https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/make-address-bar-font-size-big/

socrates

Andrew1472 wrote: »

I know what you mean, but, as far as I know, I don't think that is possible.
If I come across anything I'll let you know.

edit: Try this one https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/make-address-bar-font-size-big/

I tried that one it seems to do nothing or very little indeed

Andrew1472

Strange?? It makes a huge difference for me. Too much in fact. Did you click the box to the left of the address bar to toggle the font size?

socrates

Andrew1472 wrote: »

Strange?? It makes a huge difference for me. Too much in fact. Did you click the box to the left of the address bar to toggle the font size?

On my screen when I toggle all it does it high-lite the name of the site

Could be something to do with my resolutions not sure...

Andrew1472

You've beaten me:)
I've no idea................sorry!:(