firefox 3.5 is slow to start

crosswire · July 2nd, 2009, 10:30 AM

I upgraded my firefox from 3.0 to 3.5..it really starts up slow...ver 3.0 was like instant loading..y is this..?it supposed to be faster than the older one rite..?

cbons · July 2nd, 2009, 03:06 PM

having same issue. 20-30 seconds typical startup. word is it's known bug. i've reverted to 3.0 and will just await 3.5.1

sys spec: xp sp3, amd x2 2.4, 1.5gb ram (was running fast enough for me beforehand)

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Originally Posted by crosswire

I upgraded my firefox from 3.0 to 3.5..it really starts up slow...ver 3.0 was like instant loading..y is this..?it supposed to be faster than the older one rite..?

**RicheemxX** · July 2nd, 2009, 03:11 PM

No issues here, have you tried a new profile?

**RobRich** · July 2nd, 2009, 03:20 PM

Could be nothing more than a problematic add-on. Disable all add-ons. If the problem goes away, start re-enabling add-ons one at a time until the problem reappears.

I am currently using Mozilla Minefield 3.6a1pre (Firefox 3.6 pre-alpha development), and it loads rather quick.

If you are truly concerned about Firefox start times, there is an older preload utility available as an open source project. AFAIK, it should work with current Firefox builds. Be sure to read the documentation, as IIRC there is a note about use close to end Firefox instead of exit.

Firefox Preloader | Get Firefox Preloader at SourceForge.net

megasorus · July 2nd, 2009, 06:19 PM

No it's not a question of add-ons or settings, or something to clean. It's a real FF issue on many many systems.

Please see FF support forums; people already tried everything:
Firefox 3.5 won't start

**RobRich** · July 2nd, 2009, 06:28 PM

Interesting. I run trunk development, so these types of issues are generally expected, but branch is usually quite stable.

Anyway, I dropped by mozillaZine for a quick skim. Try this:

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Start up issues

Slow start up
Windows only
If you are seeing abnormally slow start up times when you first start Firefox delete the temporary internet files in I.E.

Source: Firefox 3.5 FAQ: Look here first! • mozillaZine Forums

On a related note, I would point to a specific Bugzilla ID#, but it appears a few people perhaps not fully understanding how Bugzilla works have stuffed the database with multiple "critical" bug reports for the slow start problem. To anyone tempted to file a Bugzilla entry, take note that a slow start is a not a "critical" software failure, plus there is no need to submit multiple bug reports for the same issue. Search for a corresponding bug entry (odds are the bug has already been reported), read the comments for the bug, then add your findings if relevant and informative to the bug discussion.

#43 fan · July 2nd, 2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RobRich

Could be nothing more than a problematic add-on. Disable all add-ons. If the problem goes away, start re-enabling add-ons one at a time until the problem reappears.

I am currently using Mozilla Minefield 3.6a1pre (Firefox 3.6 pre-alpha development), and it loads rather quick.

If you are truly concerned about Firefox start times, there is an older preload utility available as an open source project. AFAIK, it should work with current Firefox builds. Be sure to read the documentation, as IIRC there is a note about use close to end Firefox instead of exit.

Firefox Preloader | Get Firefox Preloader at SourceForge.net

You and your Alpha software Rob.

Anyways, no issues here with Firefox. Just a slow computer in general (Vista with 512 MB of RAM, tis slow, but will upgrade eventually).

crosswire · July 3rd, 2009, 01:09 AM

Deleting temporary internet files did not help..nyways this happens when i first start firefox after booting up, after that its really quick..
RicheemxX i did not get u..how to start of in a new profile..?

kakarothusain · July 3rd, 2009, 06:44 AM

Well i think that your firefox was not properly upgraded from 3.0 to 3.5.So please try to upgrade it again and i am sure that your problem will be solved...

**RicheemxX** · July 3rd, 2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by crosswire

Deleting temporary internet files did not help..nyways this happens when i first start firefox after booting up, after that its really quick..
RicheemxX i did not get u..how to start of in a new profile..?

Use the run command and type in firefox.exe -p

From there just create a second profile just to see if it is indeed an FF issues. If you still get the slow down then you might want to wipe out the old install and re-install it all over again.