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TwilightZone

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8. The multiple instances of Firefox are normal.

Reply to jmbar2 (Original post)

Sat Jun 25, 2022, 07:44 AM

Jun 2022

It uses multiple instances to better handle crashes and for better performance. The number of processes can vary depending on how many tabs you have open and how many extensions and add-ons are installed and running.

It does this in part so that it can isolate a problematic web page in a crash rather than crashing the entire program.

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Browsers are fighting each other on my computer [View all] jmbar2 Jun 2022 OP

First reboot, then see if any of those come back on their own. PoliticAverse Jun 2022 #1

Thanks for your suggestion jmbar2 Jun 2022 #3

Microsoft now considers Edge an important part of the operating system and no longer... PoliticAverse Jun 2022 #5

usually see 8 or more firefox thingies. never see edge tho msongs Jun 2022 #2

I know zero about Microsoft, but that zero includes thinking that your registry is launching usonian Jun 2022 #4

I've seen multiple instances show in task manager AZSkiffyGeek Jun 2022 #6

Browser components like extensions/apps load separately since they're different pieces of software.. Princess Turandot Jun 2022 #7

The multiple instances of Firefox are normal. TwilightZone Jun 2022 #8

Things I have observed about EDGE on my win10 laptop Captain Zero Jun 2022 #9

Makes complete sense - many thanks jmbar2 Jun 2022 #10