It has been proven there is definitely something wrong with the startup of Firefox 3.5 as it is too slow. Bugs have been filed and a fix is in the works. I'm also trying to get a test build with the problem backed out to see if it loads fast for you guys again. So please no more threads about the issue and stay tuned to this thread for updates on the issue.
Currently, the workaround that helps a lot of people is to clear your Internet Explorer temporary internet files & Temp folder files. It may or not help you but its worth a shot.
IE 8 When you clear your settings in IE8 do the following:-
1. Select menu Tools->Internet Options
2. Click the "Delete Files..." button
3. Make sure you do NOT tick the first box - this is the bit we actually NEED to clear!
Thanks to James for this one!
To clear Temp folder: Start button > Run... > put: %temp% > hit OK button. Erase what's in that folder.
Clear Recent Documents:
XP: Right click Start button > Properties, choose to "Customize" Start Menu, click the "Advanced" tab and then click the "Clear List" button at the bottom of the Customize Start Menu box.
Double check files were erased: On vista, using start search box:
Type: %userprofile%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\
Extra info: Before anyone with this problem erases their files, could they try to see how many files are in their IE cache & Temp folder & post the number here? Thanks!
Other areas to check: Recycle Bin
XP: %userprofile%\Local Settings\History
%userprofile%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files
%userprofile%\My Recent Documents
If slowdown returns: Windows let's the user control the maximum amount of disk space used for the "Temporary Internet Files". The default setting is very big. Setting it down to say 100MB or 200MB should REALLY help reduce the number of files to be scanned.
To adjust that, go to Control Panel > Network & Internet Connections > Internet Options > General Tab. Also it's ok if you don't have Network & Internet Connections, continue to Internet Options.
Under the Temporary Internet Files heading, click the "Settings" button.
Change the number under "Amount of disk space to use" to 100 or 200.
Click OK.
Then, back in the Internet Options, General tab, under the
Temporary Internet Files heading, click the "Delete Files" button.
Put a check in the box that says "Delete all offline content". Click OK.
Click OK to dismiss the Internet Options panel.
Programs reported to make Firefox slow: Comodo Internet Security suite
F-secure
If nothing works, email me for extra assistance:
mozsupport um gmail.com
Remember I'm a volunteer. I don't work for Mozilla or get paid by Mozilla.
It has been proven there is definitely something wrong with the startup of Firefox 3.5 as it is too slow. Bugs have been filed and a fix is in the works. I'm also trying to get a test build with the problem backed out to see if it loads fast for you guys again. So please no more threads about the issue and stay tuned to this thread for updates on the issue.
Currently, the workaround that helps a lot of people is to clear your Internet Explorer temporary internet files & Temp folder files. It may or not help you but its worth a shot.
XP/Vista Users:
Clearing Temporary internet files cache:
IE 6: Clearing cache
Internet Explorer 7: How to Clear Your Cache
IE 8
When you clear your settings in IE8 do the following:-
1. Select menu Tools->Internet Options
2. Click the "Delete Files..." button
3. Make sure you do NOT tick the first box - this is the bit we actually NEED to clear!
Thanks to James for this one!
To clear Temp folder:
Start button > Run... > put: %temp% > hit OK button. Erase what's in that folder.
Clear Recent Documents:
XP:
Right click Start button > Properties, choose to "Customize" Start Menu, click the "Advanced" tab and then click the "Clear List" button at the bottom of the Customize Start Menu box.
http://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/how-to-clear-or-delete-my-recent-documents-in-windows/
Vista:
http://www.lancelhoff.com/clear-recent-items-list/
Vista Users:
Vista user's Disk Cleanup:
Delete files using Vista Disk Cleanup / Video for Vista Disk Cleanup
Double check files were erased:
On vista, using start search box:
Type:
%userprofile%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\
Extra info:
Before anyone with this problem erases their files, could they try to see how many files are in their IE cache & Temp folder & post the number here? Thanks!
Other areas to check:
Recycle Bin
XP:
%userprofile%\Local Settings\History
%userprofile%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files
%userprofile%\My Recent Documents
Vista:
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\History
If slowdown returns:
Windows let's the user control the maximum amount of disk space used for the "Temporary Internet Files". The default setting is very big. Setting it down to say 100MB or 200MB should REALLY help reduce the number of files to be scanned.
To adjust that, go to Control Panel > Network & Internet Connections > Internet Options > General Tab. Also it's ok if you don't have Network & Internet Connections, continue to Internet Options.
Under the Temporary Internet Files heading, click the "Settings" button.
Change the number under "Amount of disk space to use" to 100 or 200.
Click OK.
Then, back in the Internet Options, General tab, under the
Temporary Internet Files heading, click the "Delete Files" button.
Put a check in the box that says "Delete all offline content". Click OK.
Click OK to dismiss the Internet Options panel.
Programs reported to make Firefox slow:
Comodo Internet Security suite
F-secure
mozsupport um gmail.com
Remember I'm a volunteer. I don't work for Mozilla or get paid by Mozilla.