Firefox hangs after using it for a long time
Update Firefox
The latest Firefox versions includes improvements in memory usage, especially during long sessions.
Restart Firefox
Firefox may hang if left open for long periods of time. To fix the issue, restart Firefox.
If you regularly leave Firefox open so that you return to where you left off, you may want to use Firefox's Session Restore feature.
Firefox hangs when downloading files or saving images
If Firefox hangs when you attempt to download a file or save an image, try these solutions:
Clear download history
Firefox may hang when downloading files if your download history has grown too large. To clear the download history:
- Click the Downloads button on the toolbar, if it's available, or else click the Library button and click from the menu.
- Click at the bottom of the Downloads panel. The Library window will open.
- Click the button at the top of the Library window.
- Download some sample files to see if the hanging has stopped.
Choose a different download folder
Firefox may hang if the last download folder location (e.g. a shared volume or USB drive) is no longer available. To fix this:
- Click the menu button and select .
- Select the panel.
- Under Downloads, select Save files to and click the button.
- In the Choose Download Folder window, choose a new folder location.
- Close the about:preferences page. Any changes you've made will automatically be saved.
See if you are now able to download files or save images. If this works, you can go back to your Firefox settings, if you wish, and select
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