I like firefox for my web browser but was running an outdated version (2..0.0.3) with plenty of add-ons, themes, etc. So I decided I probably should upgrade to a newer version.
I came across version 3.6 but after installing it I encountered problems at times where it freezes up, and also several of my add-ons and themes no longer work with the newer version.
So now I'm considering going back to an older version but hopefully something newer than 2.0.0.3 .
I thought perhaps some other firefox users may have some thoughts or recommendations on what version would be good. I run windows XP on a laptop HP pavilion if that makes any difference. Any advice on some useful add-ons and extensions would be nice too.
Originally posted by mwmillerPersonally, I'd recommend dropping back to v3.5
I like firefox for my web browser but was running an outdated version (2..0.0.3) with plenty of add-ons, themes, etc. So I decided I probably should upgrade to a newer version.
I came across version 3.6 but after installing it I encountered problems at times where it freezes up, and also several of my add-ons and themes no longer work with the newer v ...[text shortened]... that makes any difference. Any advice on some useful add-ons and extensions would be nice too.
It was the last stable release so it should be widely available and most addons/themes should work with it.
I still run 3.5 on all my PCs and it works great - albeit slow starting with a million add-ons installed...
Maybe, if you really struggle, you should consider doing a 'clean' install?
Find the plugins etc. you can't live without on addons.mozilla.org, completely uninstall FF and start from scratch.
Originally posted by CrowleyI might do this. FF takes ages to load for me. v3.5.7
I still run 3.5 on all my PCs and it works great - albeit slow starting with a million add-ons installed...
Maybe, if you really struggle, you should consider doing a 'clean' install?
Find the plugins etc. you can't live without on addons.mozilla.org, completely uninstall FF and start from scratch.
Originally posted by SuzianneWait up, same version for me - it's slow, but this is usually because of a bunch of plugins and add-ons, many of which we never use.
I might do this. FF takes ages to load for me. v3.5.7
Go through your add-ons and only leave the ones you absolutely cannot live without, cut the others. Also, consider installing Google Chrome. I start it with Windows for the pages I need ASAP while I wait for FF to finish loading.
I'm also trying this out tomorrow: http://prism.mozilla.com/features/