FireFox Crashing? - Page 2

BigFrank · 02-02-2009, 03:45 PM

Ok another update, apparently Vista has some sort of Data Execution Prevention setting that is flagging something Firefox is doing or Firefox itself. Now my question is, should I go into the settings and disable or allow Firefox to bypass this setting? Or is there another solution to my issue. And as always thanks for any help.

Here is the Popup windows VISTA gave me.

Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is a security feature that can help prevent damage to your computer from viruses and other security threats. Harmful programs can try to attack Windows by attempting to run (also known as execute) code from system memory locations reserved for Windows and other authorized programs. These types of attacks can harm your programs and files.

DEP can help protect your computer by monitoring your programs to make sure that they use system memory safely. If DEP notices a program on your computer using memory incorrectly, it closes the program and notifies you.

lenguamor · 02-03-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BigFrank

Anyone had any problems since the release of FireFox 3.0.5? Lately, FireFox has been crashing a lot. Wanted to see if anyone else has been having issues or may know what the problem itself is. Thanks.

Me too, on Vista Ultimate.

A LOT of crashes.

ucla695 · 02-03-2009, 06:51 AM

No problems here.

Blueface · 02-03-2009, 06:55 AM

I have noticed lots of slowness/disconnections.
Switched over to Safari and was all resolved so I do think it had something to do with FireFox.

BigFrank · 02-03-2009, 08:16 AM

Ok another update,
did some research last night and apparently since the new release a lot of people have been having crashing issues. it is on fact a firefox issue. no fixes yet.

D_A · 02-04-2009, 01:50 PM

3.0.6 was just released which claims to fix several stability issues. May want to try updating.

BigFrank · 02-04-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by D_A

3.0.6 was just released which claims to fix several stability issues. May want to try updating.

K thanks for the heads up

lenguamor · 02-05-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BigFrank

Ok another update, apparently Vista has some sort of Data Execution Prevention setting that is flagging something Firefox is doing or Firefox itself. Now my question is, should I go into the settings and disable or allow Firefox to bypass this setting? Or is there another solution to my issue. And as always thanks for any help.

Here is the Popup windows VISTA gave me.

Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is a security feature that can help prevent damage to your computer from viruses and other security threats. Harmful programs can try to attack Windows by attempting to run (also known as execute) code from system memory locations reserved for Windows and other authorized programs. These types of attacks can harm your programs and files.

DEP can help protect your computer by monitoring your programs to make sure that they use system memory safely. If DEP notices a program on your computer using memory incorrectly, it closes the program and notifies you.

YES! I tried explaning this to someone else but couldn't remember the app that was cauing it.

Isn't it funny, though, that DEP never crashes/closes IE?

Hmmm...

acarr · 02-08-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BigFrank

Ok another update,
did some research last night and apparently since the new release a lot of people have been having crashing issues. it is on fact a firefox issue. no fixes yet.

I find mine crashing a lot now

02-02-2009, 03:45 PM	#21
BigFrank 5 3 1 Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Gym or Sofa. Posts: 1,896 Trading: (25)	Re: FireFox Crashing? Ok another update, apparently Vista has some sort of Data Execution Prevention setting that is flagging something Firefox is doing or Firefox itself. Now my question is, should I go into the settings and disable or allow Firefox to bypass this setting? Or is there another solution to my issue. And as always thanks for any help. Here is the Popup windows VISTA gave me. Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is a security feature that can help prevent damage to your computer from viruses and other security threats. Harmful programs can try to attack Windows by attempting to run (also known as execute) code from system memory locations reserved for Windows and other authorized programs. These types of attacks can harm your programs and files. DEP can help protect your computer by monitoring your programs to make sure that they use system memory safely. If DEP notices a program on your computer using memory incorrectly, it closes the program and notifies you. __________________ " Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment. "

02-03-2009, 06:51 AM	#23
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: FireFox Crashing? No problems here.

02-03-2009, 06:55 AM	#24
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: FireFox Crashing? I have noticed lots of slowness/disconnections. Switched over to Safari and was all resolved so I do think it had something to do with FireFox. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

02-03-2009, 08:16 AM	#25
BigFrank 5 3 1 Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Gym or Sofa. Posts: 1,896 Trading: (25)	Re: FireFox Crashing? Ok another update, did some research last night and apparently since the new release a lot of people have been having crashing issues. it is on fact a firefox issue. no fixes yet. __________________ " Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment. "

02-04-2009, 01:50 PM	#26
D_A Dave's not here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: NC Posts: 272 Trading: (7)	Re: FireFox Crashing? 3.0.6 was just released which claims to fix several stability issues. May want to try updating.