Despite attempts to clear web browsing data, your Firefox browser may still seem sluggish. Wondering how to address this issue? The solution lies in resetting Firefox to its default settings. This action clears all stored data, customized settings, and eliminates any adware or malware, thus enhancing web browsing speed.
Resetting Firefox to Default Settings
Note: Extensions and utility data will be deleted. Your old Firefox profile will be placed on your desktop in a folder named 'Old Firefox Data'. If the refresh doesn't fix your issue, you can restore some unsaved information by copying files into the newly created profile. If you no longer need this folder, you should delete it as it contains sensitive information.
Firefox will automatically retain: Bookmarks, Browsing and download history, Passwords, Open windows and tabs, Cookies, Autofill web form data, Personal dictionary.
Step 1: Firstly, you need to access the default Firefox Quantum support path HERE
Step 2: Here, you'll locate and click on the Refresh Firefox button as depicted below.
Step 3: A small warning dialog will appear; simply click on Refresh Firefox.
Step 4: Immediately, the Firefox browser will close and commence default restoration. Click Finish on the ensuing dialog.
Step 5: Finally, press Let's go to continue using Firefox.
Restore Default Settings in Firefox on Older Versions
Step 1: Open the Mozilla Firefox browser. From the Firefox menu at the top left corner of the screen, select Help --> Troubleshooting Information
Step 2: On the Troubleshooting Information window --> Click on Reset Firefox
Once this feature is clicked, the browser will automatically reset to its initial installation state. At this point, the browser will browse the Web as fast as it did initially.