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04-23-07, 03:47 AM
How to reduce the memory usage on Firefox?
This article gives you simple steps to optimize your PC memory usage
Most of the time, Firefox doesn't use abnormal amount of system memory, however it does sometimes due to other sources, like number of plug-ins, themes and extensions. It is also highly recommended that you have the latest version of Firefox as the memory usage is minimized. If you want to download the latest copy of Firefox, click here (http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/).
Follow these steps to check what is causing the abnormal memory usage:
Check your Extensions and Themes (http://www.zolved.com/synapse/view_content/24939/How_to_reduce_the_memory_usage_on_Firefox#e-t).
Check the Plug-ins (http://www.zolved.com/synapse/view_content/24939/How_to_reduce_the_memory_usage_on_Firefox#pi).
Clear Download History (http://www.zolved.com/synapse/view_content/24939/How_to_reduce_the_memory_usage_on_Firefox#dh).
Restart Firefox Periodically (http://www.zolved.com/synapse/view_content/24939/How_to_reduce_the_memory_usage_on_Firefox#ffp).
Assign Memory Cache on Firefox (http://www.zolved.com/synapse/view_content/24939/How_to_reduce_the_memory_usage_on_Firefox#mcf).
Release Memory when Firefox is minimized (http://www.zolved.com/synapse/view_content/24939/How_to_reduce_the_memory_usage_on_Firefox#6)source (http://www.zolved.com/synapse/view_content/24939/How_to_reduce_the_memory_usage_on_Firefox)
This article gives you simple steps to optimize your PC memory usage
Most of the time, Firefox doesn't use abnormal amount of system memory, however it does sometimes due to other sources, like number of plug-ins, themes and extensions. It is also highly recommended that you have the latest version of Firefox as the memory usage is minimized. If you want to download the latest copy of Firefox, click here (http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/).
Follow these steps to check what is causing the abnormal memory usage:
Check your Extensions and Themes (http://www.zolved.com/synapse/view_content/24939/How_to_reduce_the_memory_usage_on_Firefox#e-t).
Check the Plug-ins (http://www.zolved.com/synapse/view_content/24939/How_to_reduce_the_memory_usage_on_Firefox#pi).
Clear Download History (http://www.zolved.com/synapse/view_content/24939/How_to_reduce_the_memory_usage_on_Firefox#dh).
Restart Firefox Periodically (http://www.zolved.com/synapse/view_content/24939/How_to_reduce_the_memory_usage_on_Firefox#ffp).
Assign Memory Cache on Firefox (http://www.zolved.com/synapse/view_content/24939/How_to_reduce_the_memory_usage_on_Firefox#mcf).
Release Memory when Firefox is minimized (http://www.zolved.com/synapse/view_content/24939/How_to_reduce_the_memory_usage_on_Firefox#6)source (http://www.zolved.com/synapse/view_content/24939/How_to_reduce_the_memory_usage_on_Firefox)