Mozilla Firefox repeatedly crash's

45Percent · Dec 23, 2008

Hey,
I just got vista 64bit and Mozilla Firefox keeps crashing on me.
I've heard there are some compatibility issues with Firefox and 64bit windows.
Is there a patch out, a windows tweak or an alternate version of Firefox out to solve this issue?
Another application I'm having trouble installing is Flash CS4, It keeps preparing the install files to a temp folder and then tells me that it needs to close and to check the destination drives disk space/ write protection settings.
(note the destination drive has over 400gb left on it!)
Please Help.

-45percent

Whomever · Dec 24, 2008

45Percent said:
Hey,
I just got vista 64bit and Mozilla Firefox keeps crashing on me.
I've heard there are some compatibility issues with Firefox and 64bit windows.
Is there a patch out, a windows tweak or an alternate version of Firefox out to solve this issue?
Another application I'm having trouble installing is Flash CS4, It keeps preparing the install files to a temp folder and then tells me that it needs to close and to check the destination drives disk space/ write protection settings.
(note the destination drive has over 400gb left on it!)
Please Help.

-45percent

The word is "crashes", as it is plural, not possessive.

That taken care of, a quick search of the MozillaZine forums indicates that there are no official releases of 64-bit Firefox, and there won't be for some time.

Index page • mozillaZine Forums :Insert "64-bit Firefox" in the Boards search box (on the right side of the screen.

See this document for help in isolating the problem(s):

http:///kb.mozillazine.org/Standard_diagnostic_(Firefox)

sygnus21 · Dec 24, 2008

Hmmm...I'm using Mozilla Firefox (3.0.5) right now as I type this and it seems to be working fine on my Vista 64 machine.

As for Flash, yeah, it's not compatible with Internet Explorer (IE) 64. Period. With that said, I doubt that the program will even work on Vista64, even "if" you managed to get it installed. Check with Adobe forums, but I'm 99.99 percent sure it won't work, or install, under 64. Now, If you want to view flash objects in IE, you'll have to use the 32-bit version of IE which can be found in your "C", "Program Files (x86)", "Internet Explorer" then click on "iexplore.exe".

You can create a shortcut by right clicking the exe, then choose "Send to", then from the dropdown menu choose "Desktop (create shortcut)" Now you have the shortcut to the 32-bit version of Internet Explore on your desktop.

Hope that answers your question.

Note that this post was submitted using Mozilla Firefox.

Extensa · Dec 24, 2008

Do you have the Bitdefender addon toolbar installed?

There is known compatibility problems between the 2. If you do have it installed just disable it

45Percent · Jan 3, 2009

Thanks for all you help.
I don't have the bit defender add on installed.
So I don't know whats happening, Ill install 3.0.5 but I've decided to dual boot windows with XP32bit and Vista x64 to help with the compatibility.
BTW when I said Flash I meant the animation program not the add on

Also another compatibility issue has sprung up, Far Cry 2.
Is Far Cry 2 compatible with vista x64?
Thanks for your support,
-45percent :D

sygnus21 · Jan 3, 2009

45Percent said:
Also another compatibility issue has sprung up, Far Cry 2. Is Far Cry 2 compatible with vista x64?
Thanks for your support,
-45percent :D

Though I don't have the game, Far Cry 2 should be 100% compatible with Vista 64 and I'd be shocked if it wasn't. Most all the new games, and some older ones can be played on Vista 64 with no problem.

Games I've played under x64:
Bioshock - DX10
Crysis - DX10
Crysis Warhead - DX10
Dead Space
Far Cry - Original
FEAR
FEAR - Extraction Point
FEAR - Perseus Mandate
Half-Life (original - steam version)
Half-Life 2 + EP1 & 2 + Portal
Halo - (Original)
Lost Planet - Colonies Edition - DX10
STALKER - (Never finished - hate the game)
TimeShift
Unreal Tournament 3 - DX10

45Percent · Jan 3, 2009

Thanks for the list

I'm glad to see some of my favorite games on this list. :D
Apparently FC2 has had some issue with 64bit vista and that some times it works sometimes it doesn't.
I will post whether it worked or not after I've installed it.
As far as Flash and Firefox goes I feel its just a matter of waiting for patches and updates for them to be released.
Thanks for your input anyways,

-45percent

45Percent · Jan 4, 2009

Apparantly there is a life line! :D

Ive been searching the web and have discovered something, Apparantly There a piece of software call Minefield, its a sort of firefox clone for 64bit.
Now im not to excited about using a firefox "clone" but I just tested out firefox 3.0.5 and it still dosn't work ( just constantly freezes and crashes).
Dose any one have a download link to Minefeild, or has any one any comments on the program?

-45percent

patio · Jan 4, 2009

Before ditching Firefox ( which i have zero issues with Vista X64 ) have you tried creating a new Profile first ? ?
It also may be one of a number of extensions and/or themes so this would be a good way to troubleshoot...

45Percent · Jan 5, 2009

What do you mean by profile?
Also I get the problems from the word go with firefox, with or without extensions.

JMoreton · Jan 5, 2009

I went back to using Firefox 2.0.0.18, which has now updated itself to 2.0.0.20 and I have no problems at all

P.S I also have 'MINEFIELD' which is Firefox's BETA of their x64 version and it doesn't seem too bad at the moment. And 'FAR CRY 2' Plays great on x64

Jeff

patio · Jan 5, 2009

How To Create a New Profile For Firefox

Wan3LaBarats · Jan 8, 2009

I'm also using Mozilla Firefox (Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 6.0; en-US; rv:1.9.0.5) Gecko/2008120122 Firefox/3.0.5) with my Vista operating system. I've never experience any crashing problem, but I'm wondering if anyone else has noticed their browser's HISTORY is being cleared every time the computer is restarted? Under TOOLS/OPTIONS/PRIVATE DATA I keep making sure the box that states "Always clear my private data..." is unchecked. Each time I re-open Firefox this options reverts back to it's default setting. Any ideas? Or is this just another Firefox/Vista compatibility issue?

"45" I hope your issue with Vista has been resolved. :D

45Percent · Jan 8, 2009

Mozilla Firefox Compatibility Issues

JMoreton: Ill try using the old Firefox, And thanks for the info on Minefeild, any DL links?
patio:Ill follow the Profiles tutorial, thanks :D
Wan3LaBarats: I hope I get the problem fixed as well, It seems that with x64 its all about the luck of the draw, some people have tones of problem with 32bit apps and other fly by with no probs at all.
As usual the luck of the draw hates me :3
ALL: I have tested FAR CRY 2 on on Vista x64, with absolutely no problems, I would also like to say that it is fantastic, with and amazing 50 square kilometer game zone.

45percent

JMoreton · Jan 8, 2009

Mozilla Firefox 2 for earlier version

PS; The only thing I cant fix on Vista x64, is that it wont let me overwrite a file on a game ( a no-cd patch) It keeps telling me I need permission even when I change to the hidden Administrator

Good Luck

Jeff

45Percent · Jan 11, 2009

Thanks Jeff
I hope this works

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