How to Stop Firefox from Closing Prematurely
Firefox is a popular web browser application by Mozilla that offers a user-friendly interface while providing optional add-ons for intermediate users. Sometimes Firefox closes unexpectedly due to an error. This may occur for any of several reasons, but you can correct the errors and prevent future crashes.
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Download and install the latest version of the Firefox web browser. Firefox updates with new versions regularly, and the latest releases are likely to fix recurring problems found in its older browser applications.
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Update your old extensions and themes. Go to the Troubleshooting Add-Ons page on the Mozilla website to fix your extensions and themes if they persist in giving you problems.
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Renew all your browser plugins. You can find out which plugins your Firefox browser is using by typing in "about:plugins" in the address bar. Mozilla does not maintain plugins, so you must visit each company's website to update your plugin applications.
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Scan for viruses and spyware on your computer using your antivirus or spy removal software. Several viruses and spyware programs have been known to crash Firefox.
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Remove the VLC Media Player plugin from your Firefox application if you have it installed. This application has been known to conflict with the Windows Media Player plugin when playing WMP files.
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Write down the error from the Error Signature window. You can find this when the initial error window opens after the crash and you have the option to open the Click Here link. Go to the Mozilla website support section (see Resources below and find details about or fixes for your specific problem.
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