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
Mozilla Firefox repeatedly crash's
- 23 Dec 2008 #1My System Specs
Mozilla Firefox repeatedly crash's
- 24 Dec 2008 #2My System Specs
Re: Mozilla Firefox repeatedly crash's
The word is "crashes", as it is plural, not possessive.
Originally Posted by 45Percent 
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)
- 24 Dec 2008 #3
Here to learn
My System SpecsRe: Mozilla Firefox repeatedly crash's
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.
Last edited by sygnus21; 24 Dec 2008 at 03:53 PM.
- 24 Dec 2008 #4
Pusher of Buttons
My System SpecsRe: Mozilla Firefox repeatedly crash's
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
- 03 Jan 2009 #5My System Specs
Re: Mozilla Firefox repeatedly crash's
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
- 03 Jan 2009 #6
Here to learn My System SpecsRe: Mozilla Firefox repeatedly crash's
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. Originally Posted by 45Percent Also another compatibility issue has sprung up, Far Cry 2. Is Far Cry 2 compatible with vista x64?
Thanks for your support,
-45percent
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
- 03 Jan 2009 #7My System Specs
Thanks for the list
I'm glad to see some of my favorite games on this list.
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
- 04 Jan 2009 #8My System Specs
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
- 04 Jan 2009 #9My System Specs
Re: Mozilla Firefox repeatedly crash's
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...
- 05 Jan 2009 #10My System Specs
Re: Mozilla Firefox repeatedly crash's
What do you mean by profile?
Also I get the problems from the word go with firefox, with or without extensions.
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