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    Firefox address bar lag. How to reduce?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Phil, Sep 17, 2009.

  1. Phil

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    When I start Firefox and type in an address, there is a lag of 4 seconds because it starts searching. The next time I type there is no lag.
    How can I reduce reduce this lag?

    I don't have many bookmarks, and my remember history is set to 60 days.

    My system isn't very fast and well defragged.
     
    Phil, Sep 17, 2009
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    Have u tried to clear the history
     
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    Tools > Options > Privacy Tab > Location Bar > Set to Nothing or History/Bookmarks Only. Its default to suggest both History and Bookmarks which can be slow to load.
     
    flipfire, Sep 17, 2009
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    1) Use readyboost/eboostr/or some sort of cache
    2) get an SSD
     
    jackluo923, Sep 18, 2009
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    Well that will make the lag shorter but it's not what I want. I like the search function.

    That will also make the lag shorter but I will loose the search function.

    I think my history file is probably quite large and causing the lag.

    I'm on Windows XP. Is that an option?

    SSD: last time I checked I did not see any cheap and fast 2.5" ATA SSDs.
     
    Phil, Sep 18, 2009
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    Try using eboostr3 program on windows XP with a flashdrive/memory card. Eboostr is very good at caching those small files so they can be access much faster. There's a trial on eboostr3's website. It works for the 1st 4 hours everytime you turn on the computer. Try it out if it works good on your computer or not.
     
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    thanks for all the advice guys.
     
    Phil, Sep 18, 2009
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