Problem with Firefox

Koenig · April 16th, 2007, 08:18 AM

This has been going on for a long time now, though it really isn't a big issue. When I first boot up my comp and open Firefox and use ctrl-alt-del to bring up the task manager and look at the amount of cpu being used, it's fairly minimal, usually about 1-2%.

But I usually leave my comp on overnight for many nights in a row, without closing Firefox, and I often have 2 -3 windows open with about 4-5 tabs in each window.

Checking the task manager again at this point, the cpu usage by Firefox is usually at 10%. Usually when it's gets to 25%, I do an end process and start fresh.

Just 2 minutes ago however, I clicked a link that opened a new window. Now at this point, my computer had already been on for about 10 days now, and these Firefox windows were fresh from this morning. All of a sudden, opening this extra window caused my entire computer to grind to a near halt.

I checked the task manager, and Firefox was using 98% of my CPU. My laptop is a P4 2.8 with 1G of RAM, so running Firefox isn't really an issue. Why did this happen?

I kinda just want to know the reasoning behind Firefox all of a sudden using so much of my cpu resources.

Blind_Io · April 16th, 2007, 08:20 AM

Are you running the latest version? What plugins are you using?

LeMans GTR · April 16th, 2007, 09:35 AM

As many other people on this forum have said " Its Firefox's way of telling you you've spent too much time on the internet ",

Seriously though Firefox is just notorious for eating up your ram and resources.

BTW: Why do you leave your computer on for several nights in a row anyway ?.

matt2000 · April 16th, 2007, 10:05 AM

this happens to me too. i only notice when my FPS in Live For Speed goes to about 8! it takes a huge chunk of CPU even if you've only opened it for a few minutes. it doesn't happen every time, just once in a few days. i think it's a bug in this version and will be fixed as soon as FF is updated images/smilies/smile.gif

Lemans GTR: why not leave it on? if you can be sure it will be ok it allows you to set system checks, download/upload files, defragment your drives.

BlitzR · April 16th, 2007, 10:27 AM

Windows doesn't like being on 24/7, it builds up tempory files and clogs the system. You should reboot every other day and when a chance comes along turn off your pc. If your impatient and your computer loads slowly, time to upgrade or buy and new pc images/smilies/tongue.gif

Viper007Bond · April 16th, 2007, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeMans GTR

BTW: Why do you leave your computer on for several nights in a row anyway ?.

I haven't turned my computer off for more than an hour or two (for maintenance) in many years (except when I'm out of town).

TechZ · April 16th, 2007, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlitzR

Windows doesn't like being on 24/7, it builds up tempory files and clogs the system. You should reboot every other day and when a chance comes along turn off your pc. If your impatient and your computer loads slowly, time to upgrade or buy and new pc images/smilies/tongue.gif

That's such a typical assumption... PCs dont get slow, do you think the CPU loses speed over time?

If it loads slow or you feel its slow, format. It cant load any faster or any slower than the day you built it.

TechZ · April 16th, 2007, 01:48 PM

Oh and FF sucks images/smilies/tongue.gif

(Yes I use it, and IE and Opera)

BlitzR · April 16th, 2007, 01:50 PM

I wasn't being serious hence images/smilies/tongue.gif

Internets is hard to convey tone is not it?

TechZ · April 16th, 2007, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlitzR

I wasn't being serious hence images/smilies/tongue.gif

Internets is hard to convey tone is not it?

I saw the smilies, just wanted to say it anyway images/smilies/wink.gif

I've heard that comment being made seriously far too many times.

Koenig · April 16th, 2007, 09:45 PM

The reason I usually leave it on all day is that I'm always torrenting something, and unlike a lot of people out there that close BT upon finishing, I actually seed when I'm done.

LeMans GTR · April 17th, 2007, 08:30 AM

I see.

matt2000 · April 17th, 2007, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koenig

The reason I usually leave it on all day is that I'm always torrenting something, and unlike a lot of people out there that close BT upon finishing, I actually seed when I'm done.

yeah call me selfish but i never seed. usually downloads take so long i'm too annoyed to bother images/smilies/mad.gif

and i'm always too busy. really gonna look into leaving this machine on for long periods of time, but it will need some cooling upgrades.

epp_b · April 17th, 2007, 12:33 PM

Firefox tends to do this if you leave it open for very long times. Just close Firefox and re-open it. Use an extension to remember your session if you want.

April 16th, 2007, 08:18 AM	#1
Koenig Joined: May 27th, 2005 Last Online: 01:37 AM Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 980 Rep Power: 20	Problem with Firefox This has been going on for a long time now, though it really isn't a big issue. When I first boot up my comp and open Firefox and use ctrl-alt-del to bring up the task manager and look at the amount of cpu being used, it's fairly minimal, usually about 1-2%. But I usually leave my comp on overnight for many nights in a row, without closing Firefox, and I often have 2 -3 windows open with about 4-5 tabs in each window. Checking the task manager again at this point, the cpu usage by Firefox is usually at 10%. Usually when it's gets to 25%, I do an end process and start fresh. Just 2 minutes ago however, I clicked a link that opened a new window. Now at this point, my computer had already been on for about 10 days now, and these Firefox windows were fresh from this morning. All of a sudden, opening this extra window caused my entire computer to grind to a near halt. I checked the task manager, and Firefox was using 98% of my CPU. My laptop is a P4 2.8 with 1G of RAM, so running Firefox isn't really an issue. Why did this happen? I kinda just want to know the reasoning behind Firefox all of a sudden using so much of my cpu resources. __________________ Please....for the love of all that is good and righteous....somebody nuke Tibet....PLEASE.

April 16th, 2007, 08:20 AM	#2
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 01:23 AM Location: Richmond, California, USA Age: 28 Posts: 9,076 Car: 2004 Honda Civic Coupe 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 121	Are you running the latest version? What plugins are you using? __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

April 16th, 2007, 09:35 AM	#3
LeMans GTR Previously Known As CSL Joined: Dec 20th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Australia Posts: 1,916 Car: Aston Martin DB9 (In GT4!) Rep Power: 18	As many other people on this forum have said " Its Firefox's way of telling you you've spent too much time on the internet ", Seriously though Firefox is just notorious for eating up your ram and resources. BTW: Why do you leave your computer on for several nights in a row anyway ?. __________________

April 16th, 2007, 10:05 AM	#4
matt2000 Hedgehog Sandwich Joined: Feb 17th, 2006 Last Online: 12:10 AM Location: Market Harborough, UK Age: 18 Posts: 3,682 Car: '77 Land Rover Series III LFS Status: Rep Power: 56	this happens to me too. i only notice when my FPS in Live For Speed goes to about 8! it takes a huge chunk of CPU even if you've only opened it for a few minutes. it doesn't happen every time, just once in a few days. i think it's a bug in this version and will be fixed as soon as FF is updated Lemans GTR: why not leave it on? if you can be sure it will be ok it allows you to set system checks, download/upload files, defragment your drives. __________________ 'I've spoken to the scientist in that article. He is convinced that the parrot is "just resting".' - Plissken "My daughter has... errr HAD one, and I was given one" - Scott Last edited by matt2000; April 16th, 2007 at 10:07 AM..

April 16th, 2007, 10:27 AM	#5
BlitzR Joined: May 1st, 2006 Last Online: 02:08 AM Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,525 Rep Power: 19	Windows doesn't like being on 24/7, it builds up tempory files and clogs the system. You should reboot every other day and when a chance comes along turn off your pc. If your impatient and your computer loads slowly, time to upgrade or buy and new pc __________________

April 16th, 2007, 01:48 PM	#8
TechZ Captain Internet Joined: Dec 19th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Bahrain Age: 24 Posts: 2,425 Car: Audi TT '08 Rep Power: 164	Oh and FF sucks (Yes I use it, and IE and Opera) __________________ techzonline.net

April 16th, 2007, 01:50 PM	#9
BlitzR Joined: May 1st, 2006 Last Online: 02:08 AM Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,525 Rep Power: 19	I wasn't being serious hence Internets is hard to convey tone is not it? __________________

April 16th, 2007, 09:45 PM	#11
Koenig Joined: May 27th, 2005 Last Online: 01:37 AM Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 980 Rep Power: 20	The reason I usually leave it on all day is that I'm always torrenting something, and unlike a lot of people out there that close BT upon finishing, I actually seed when I'm done. __________________ Please....for the love of all that is good and righteous....somebody nuke Tibet....PLEASE.

April 17th, 2007, 08:30 AM	#12
LeMans GTR Previously Known As CSL Joined: Dec 20th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Australia Posts: 1,916 Car: Aston Martin DB9 (In GT4!) Rep Power: 18	I see. __________________

April 17th, 2007, 12:33 PM	#14
epp_b n00b of the year Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 04:24 AM Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 4,906 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 45	Firefox tends to do this if you leave it open for very long times. Just close Firefox and re-open it. Use an extension to remember your session if you want.

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