Abnormal CPU usage percent

magnumcalib · 11-25-2006, 11:12 AM

Well after the update for firefox 2.0 downloaded, The process percent for the CPU of the specific process (firefox.exe) has been abnormally high, in the high 80's constantly, I have restarted the computer, restarted the process, and cleared room on my computer (thought it was maybe the RAM) and nothing helps, I searched my entire system for any kind of virus or bug and nothing came up. ANy help would be appreciated.

Jeremy - magnumcalib

martt · 11-25-2006, 12:46 PM

Just to be sure it's not a theme or extension causing the trouble, try starting the browser in Firefox's Safe Mode (shortcut in Start Menu). You could always try a new Profile too and make sure that you have the latest Java and Flash plugins. Also perhaps try a totally clean installation of Firefox 2.0 (including the Profiles folder), rather than an upgrade.

Other than that, I don't have an answer. I can only say that I've read about this problem but never experienced it. Is that because I format and reinstall regularly (so no unused files - Registry entries etc.), keep a clean system or because I only use the computer lightly? Could it be something outside of Firefox perhaps causing the problem for some users but not others? Perhaps reading this long thread on the Mozilla forum will provide some clues as to why you are experiencing the problem. It refers to earlier versions of Firefox as well as the present one.

11-25-2006, 11:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
magnumcalib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1 OS: XP	Abnormal CPU usage percent Well after the update for firefox 2.0 downloaded, The process percent for the CPU of the specific process (firefox.exe) has been abnormally high, in the high 80's constantly, I have restarted the computer, restarted the process, and cleared room on my computer (thought it was maybe the RAM) and nothing helps, I searched my entire system for any kind of virus or bug and nothing came up. ANy help would be appreciated. Jeremy - magnumcalib

11-25-2006, 12:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
martt Alternative Computing Team Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South of England Posts: 310 OS: XP Pro	Just to be sure it's not a theme or extension causing the trouble, try starting the browser in Firefox's Safe Mode (shortcut in Start Menu). You could always try a new Profile too and make sure that you have the latest Java and Flash plugins. Also perhaps try a totally clean installation of Firefox 2.0 (including the Profiles folder), rather than an upgrade. Other than that, I don't have an answer. I can only say that I've read about this problem but never experienced it. Is that because I format and reinstall regularly (so no unused files - Registry entries etc.), keep a clean system or because I only use the computer lightly? Could it be something outside of Firefox perhaps causing the problem for some users but not others? Perhaps reading this long thread on the Mozilla forum will provide some clues as to why you are experiencing the problem. It refers to earlier versions of Firefox as well as the present one.