Re: Firefox - It's driving me nuts!!!

Thanks for the info - what does a new reinstall entail and why would that be
needed?
I don't know what a profile is or extensions? So if you could explain
further I would appreciate it.
"Wine Gums" <a@xxxxx> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 18 Jan 2006 20:39:37 -0500, "PattiChati"
> <PattiChati@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>I switched over to firefox from IE because IE was so slow no matter what I
>>did. Firefox worked GREAT the first week or so and now it is as slow as
>>molasses. I clean and maintain, I've checked our internet service. I've
>>got AVG virus and many spyware programs and cleaning programs. I have
>>windows xp with 1 gb ram, pentium IV. It is slow when trying to open a
>>website or even opening my mail. This is so ironic since when I first
>>installed it, it was lightening speed. It's a pain to get on the computer
>>anymore.
>>Any ideas?
>>
> Do you have any extensions installed?
> Have you tried a full reinstall?
> Have you tried creating a new profile for firefox?
> They could all be the cause.
> There is info here http://www.mozilla.org/support/firefox/faq
>


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