Firefox using up to 50% cpu

[directmarketingadvice]

I have frequent problems with firefox becoming almost "stuck" and using 50% cpu.

It tends to happen most often on sites that load lots of different elements. Newspaper websites are a regular example. This forum is another.

Anyone any ideas how to fix this?

Steve

 

[DotNetWebs]

...Anyone any ideas how to fix this?...

I got fed up with similar problems and switched to Chrome as my primary browser and have never looked back.

Regards

Dotty

 

[Highland Park]

You have a dual core processor (otherwise it would use 100%).

When did you last restart FF? I would exit FF and then go back in.

Then check that no updates are pending for any FF add-ons

 

[directmarketingadvice]

You have a dual core processor (otherwise it would use 100%).

Well called!

When did you last restart FF? I would exit FF and then go back in.

I do that and it's usually ok for a while. I was just wondering if there was a long term solution.

Then check that no updates are pending for any FF add-ons

I just checked and there aren't any.

Cheers,

Steve

 

[Highland Park]

You could switch browser as Dotty suggests. That said, I haven't seen this problem for a while now.

Try updating your Flash player as these bloody adverts are often Flash-based

 

[akirk]

Used to have this problem - moved to 64bit and 12gb of RAM - no issues

Alasdair

 

[zomex]

Firefox is known to be CPU heavy although I haven't had any issues with it since switching a couple of years ago.

I guess you could always switch browser but I'm guessing there's a good reason for using Firefox. Do you use any Firefox only plugins/addons?

Jack

 

[DotNetWebs]

Used to have this problem - moved to 64bit and 12gb of RAM - no issues

Alasdair

Last time I looked, just loading up the homepage on this forum required about 80 http requests, 20 of which were for JavaScript files.

Many of the JavaScripts belong to external ad or tracking providers which often hang preventing the rest of the page loading.

If you add a 200Mbps fibre connection to your setup you probably have the ideally hardware to access UKBF on - until that collective-media.js is unavailable from its server and stops your page from loading!

Regards

Dotty

 

[KM-Tiger]

....80 http requests, 20 of which were for JavaScript files.

Psst! The NoScript addon for FF can be used to block all that.

Takes a bit of getting used to as by default it block scripts from all sites.

 

[Optegris]

I have the same problem Steve and my machine is no lightweight (Intel Core2 Quad CPU 64 bit with 8GB RAM). It usually occurs for me on siotes that are Ajax heavy.

I happen to like Firefox, Chrome is pants and IE is well, IE

 

[DotNetWebs]

...Chrome is pants...

Out of interest, what don't you like about it?

Regards

Dotty

 

[Optegris]

Well the measuring stick I use with any browser is that if I can use it for a day and intuitively understand what's going on without it interrupting my workflow or speed then I use it.

The last time I tried Chrome I was pretty disappointed but to be fair that was about 18 months ago.

I might give it another chance...

 

[DotNetWebs]

...and intuitively understand what's going on without it interrupting my workflow or speed then I use it....

I must admit it took me a while to get used to the 'minimalist' approach. But once I did any other browser just seems to be 'cluttered'.

Plus, if you are an Android user, things like 'Chrome to Phone' and synchronised bookmarks are a great productivity boost.

Regards

Dotty

 

[Optegris]

Crikey this is jolly quick isn't it (I've given Chrome another chance)

 

[directmarketingadvice]

I might go Chrome, too. I had it on my last PC (as a secondary browser) and it was ok.

Would beat IE, that's for sure!

Steve

 

[akirk]

Chrome is very good...

however:

- still some plugins not available - though more coming (e.g. firebug, while there is an equiv. version on Chrome, it is not the same)

- firefox is the only colour compliant browser - as a photographer, who also gives feedback across the internet, this is important...

I also like the feeling that Firefox is not Google / Apple / Microsoft

Alasdair

 

[Optegris]

Well I'll give it a fair crack of the whip and see how it gets on. With FF chewing up resources on a monster machine I don't care how good it is, it gets booted

 

[computer storm]

I also like the feeling that Firefox is not Google / Apple / Microsoft

Yes but google are partners for firefox

 

[APC RoadLink]

I've never found FF to hog resources, except for one time where they needed to fix a bug, which they did within a week or two.

 

[OldWelshGuy]

Steve I had this issue and it was down to plugins.
I went in and disabled everything, used it, and then turned them back on 1 at a time until I found the cluprit.

Worked for me

My biggest issue was with UKBF also, which is why I had to sort it out.

 

[computer storm]

So what I really want to know is why do people like using Firefox, after all its not really open source now is it.

 

[OldWelshGuy]

So what I really want to know is why do people like using Firefox, after all its not really open source now is it.

I use it because
1. it isn't Internet Exploder
2. It isn't done by google.

Chrome is ace, I recommend it to my friends and family, but for me, the absolute last thing i want is Google tracking my everymove. I have FF set to not allow anything from google at all, no cookies, nothing. This allows me to work as I see fit.

I then use IE for when I need to access other stuff.

 

[akirk]

So what I really want to know is why do people like using Firefox, after all its not really open source now is it.

c.f. above

Alasdair

 

[Newcott]

Same as Alasdair.

Plus with no add-on's its pretty damm fast even on my back up PC with its simple 1gb RAM & Pentium 4.

 

[Highland Park]

So what I really want to know is why do people like using Firefox, after all its not really open source now is it.

Ditto me from the above

Mainly, I'm uncomfortable using a browser by Google. If they can 'accidentally' collect wi-fi data in their Streetcar, what else are they capable of? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10391096

Chrome also ignores some CSS stuff and screens don't look so nice as a result

 

[directmarketingadvice]

I've started using chrome. It's super-fast.

Steve

 

[stugster]

I've started using chrome. It's super-fast.

Steve

And super secure... so much so, that today, this happened: Google's asking for it! $20,000 offered to anyone who can hack Chrome - http://bit.ly/fWOxWM

 

[DotNetWebs]

...I'm uncomfortable using a browser by Google. ...

You could always try Chromium - basically Chrome without the spyware!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromium_(web_browser)

http://www.chromium.org/Home

Regards

Dotty