Thread: Why does Firefox take a long time to load?

I always have somewhere around 20 plugins enabled & at least 8 tabs open.

The problem is now resolved after upgrading to 3.5.1. Thanks everyone.

(There are reasons why I use IE7 and FF.)

Try IE8 browser version:
8.0.6001
loads equally fast .

^ I agree. IE8 is so much faster than IE7 and better too. I generally don't use IE except when doing net banking.

Most Indian banks haven't designed the sites which are compatible with FF.

Originally Posted by 18lama

^ I agree. IE8 is so much faster than IE7 and better too. I generally don't use IE except when doing net banking.

Most Indian banks haven't designed the sites which are compatible with FF.

That is true. That is why I use IE as well as FF. For my personal use I use FF. For official use I use IE7.

My laptop belongs to my company and I am not allowed to upgrade to IE8 (even though I have admin rights) - against company policy. In fact, I cannot apply any XP updates also except those that are published and available thru advertised programs.

Originally Posted by just4kix

My laptop belongs to my company and I am not allowed to upgrade to IE8 (even though I have admin rights) - against company policy. In fact, I cannot apply any XP updates also except those that are published and available thru advertised programs.

wow, any idea why it is so unless for lack of knowledge or probably becoz the copy of is Illegal.

Now I find that even branded PC's are having pirated OS's. infact they give that choice to customer. 3.5K + for XP pro.

When i wanted to have vista on a new PC, which i bought in second half of 2007, they openly stated that you will get only a pirated copy.

worse than that, I managed to get a pirated copy and the engineer who came to assemble the system copied the DVD from me. I was like :w00t: , what the fish....

I've bought 3 systems so far... 2 assembled PC's and 1 Laptop... all of them had pirated Windows on them... It's not surprising... As it will cost more if you want an original OS... Lucky we were born in India...

The company's internal networks and support team does not want you to update windows or components because not all internal web applications are compliant. Also, they like to have some control I guess.

Originally Posted by itsmemad

I've bought 3 systems so far... 2 assembled PC's and 1 Laptop... all of them had pirated Windows on them... It's not surprising... As it will cost more if you want an original OS... Lucky we were born in India...

ya buddy, its expected in assembled systems sold by local dealers. but even so called reputed co's like HCL doing is bit unexpected.I didn't know they give user the choice. Usually its like free dos/ubuntu if you want lower cost right ?

Wow , even on lappy too ? :w00t:

Originally Posted by just4kix

The company's internal networks and support team does not want you to update windows or components because not all internal web applications are compliant. Also, they like to have some control I guess.

Oh, ok.

Originally Posted by newprouser

Wow , even on lappy too ? :w00t:

Why do you think Acer is so cheap in India?

oh yea, i was indeed wondering how. lappy at 26K.

Seriously can you advise me on that ? One of my friends wants to go for acer, config apart, do you know if the quality and service are good ?

Originally Posted by newprouser

oh yea, i was indeed wondering how. lappy at 26K.

Seriously can you advise me on that ? One of my friends wants to go for acer, config apart, do you know if the quality and service are good ?

It's good on both the fronts... One of my friend is using it since last 4 yrs... And hez a download junkie... Very roughly used... My bro is using it since 2 n half yrs... Literally, I've never seen him shutting down the laptop... Wot do u expect from me?

:lol:

thx for the feedback

Rep++

You are welcome... Thanks for the rep...

If you are using windows xp, do the following:

1. Right click the firefox icon you use to open firefox browser.

2. select "properties"

3. In the Target box give the following line:

"C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" /Prefetch:1

4. click Ok

Now it will be ok to start better than before.

Originally Posted by Rlove

If you are using windows xp, do the following:

1. Right click the firefox icon you use to open firefox browser.

2. select "properties"

3. In the Target box give the following line:

"C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" /Prefetch:1

4. click Ok

Now it will be ok to start better than before.

doesn't make any difference to me (lots of free ram maybe )

Rep++ for the info

Originally Posted by newprouser

doesn't make any difference to me (lots of free ram maybe )

Rep++ for the info

i dont tried it on firefox!
my friend tell me this trick!
i dont have it and i hate the firefox

sorry bro for it not working
thanks!

not a problem, my FF starts in 4-5 sec as it is, so maybe not much room for improvement.

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Originally Posted by Luke Skywalker

I always have somewhere around 20 plugins enabled & at least 8 tabs open.

I have the same, its the tad slower now than how it used to open.