Did you try a new Profile with fewer extensions? I wouldn't expect a Profile to 'go sour' in 4 months, but with that many extensions installed (activated or deactivated) and how many more that were tried, found unsuitable, and then uninstalled, who can figure out what went wrong and why?

Extensions don't uninstall cleanly, most or all the preferences created are left behind after the extension is uninstalled. That can or will 'clog up' the prefs.js file and may affect other extensions. With the problems that I personally have had in the past, I backup the Profile before installing an extension that I haven't used before or want to try out. If that 'new' extension doesn't meet my needs or causes problems with existing extensions, I don't waste my time uninstalling that 'new' extension, and then find that maybe I 'got more fixin to do'; I just delete that Profile I just broke and slide the backup of that Profile in place! As far as the overall number of extensions, I use multiple Profiles which all have my 'basic 28 extensions' and then install the appropriate extensions for what I use each of those Profile for on the internet. Banking - security type extensions AND I set automatic clearing of Firefox data upon closing the browser (35 extensions total) = launched by a keyboard command created using WinKey, so that no one else using my PC will even know that Profile is on this PC 2.

'default' Profile - used for links calling for the default browser - just the basic 28 extensions 3. General surfing - total of 55 extensions 4.

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Support - used on support forum and discussion websites - total of 49 extensions 5. Web Development - used for viewing websites from the perspective of trying to figure out why a website 'doesn't work correctly in Firefox, but does in Chrome / IE / Safari - total of 45 extensions See my next posting for more 'tips', I'll probably max out this 'answer' as far as allowed characters. Ed Edit, I have marked this as the thread solution. The actual solution by the OP is in a follow on thread. Apparently just disabling two of the very many addons resolved the issue. Hello, I am not trying to provide boiler-plate response here and definitely want to help in narrowing down as to what is possibly causing the issue of the memory bloat in this case. I run Firefox for days without shutting down on a Windows 7 machhine and haven't seen issues.

I do see the memory growth being on the higher side (than Opera), but not the slugishness that you have mentioned. To narrow down the problem, can you try running Firefox in a vanilla state. The process for running in safe mode is provided below. If this doesn't give good results then we can check the memory consumption from within Firefox to see what could be the issue. Try Firefox Safe Mode to see if the problem goes away. Safe Mode is a troubleshooting mode, which disables most add-ons.

(If you're not using it, switch to the Default theme.) • On Windows you can open Firefox 4.0+ in Safe Mode by holding the Shift key when you open the Firefox desktop or Start menu shortcut. • On Mac you can open Firefox 4.0+ in Safe Mode by holding the option key while starting Firefox.

• On Linux you can open Firefox 4.0+ in Safe Mode by quitting Firefox and then going to your Terminal and running: firefox -safe-mode (you may need to specify the Firefox installation path e.g. /usr/lib/firefox) • Or open the Help menu and click on the Restart with Add-ons Disabled. Menu item while Firefox is running. Once you get the pop-up, just select 'Start in Safe Mode' If the issue is not present in Firefox Safe Mode, your problem is probably caused by an extension, and you need to figure out which one. Please follow the article for that.

To exit the Firefox Safe Mode, just close Firefox and wait a few seconds before opening Firefox for normal use again. When you figure out what's causing your issues, please let us know. It might help other users who have the same problem. Hello, I am not trying to provide boiler-plate response here and definitely want to help in narrowing down as to what is possibly causing the issue of the memory bloat in this case. I run Firefox for days without shutting down on a Windows 7 machhine and haven't seen issues. I do see the memory growth being on the higher side (than Opera), but not the slugishness that you have mentioned. To narrow down the problem, can you try running Firefox in a vanilla state.

The process for running in safe mode is provided below. If this doesn't give good results then we can check the memory consumption from within Firefox to see what could be the issue.

''Try Firefox Safe Mode'' to see if the problem goes away. Safe Mode is a troubleshooting mode, which disables most add-ons. '(If you're not using it, switch to the Default theme.)' * On Windows you can open Firefox 4.0+ in Safe Mode by holding the ''Shift'' key when you open the Firefox desktop or Start menu shortcut. * On Mac you can open Firefox 4.0+ in Safe Mode by holding the ''option'' key while starting Firefox. * On Linux you can open Firefox 4.0+ in Safe Mode by quitting Firefox and then going to your Terminal and running: firefox -safe-mode (you may need to specify the Firefox installation path e.g. /usr/lib/firefox) * Or open the Help menu and click on the ''Restart with Add-ons Disabled.' ' menu item while Firefox is running.

[[Image:FirefoxSafeMode width=520]] 'Once you get the pop-up, just select 'Start in Safe Mode'' [[Image:Safe Mode Fx 15 - Win]] '''If the issue is not present in Firefox Safe Mode''', your problem is probably caused by an extension, and you need to figure out which one. Please follow the [[Troubleshooting extensions and themes]] article for that. 'To exit the Firefox Safe Mode, just close Firefox and wait a few seconds before opening Firefox for normal use again.' ' 'When you figure out what's causing your issues, please let us know. It might help other users who have the same problem.' Although this is usually the common response to stuff like this i guess its the only possible solution:/ so far i guess the context menu being slow is because of an addon called 'Fun Characters' mainly because of the 50 or so special characters that ive added to it.

But ill keep testing just to make sure, i really dont want to disable that addon because i use it quite alot:/ How much RAM does firefox use typically anyways? I remember on a netbook that had 1GB in total it used around 600MB with 10 tabs open while it was on Firefox 21 (previous versions around v14 had horrible mem usage and would cause out of memory errors for me) precisely how much would it use with 20 simple facebook pages? Not heavy with pics or anything just average threads. Although this is usually the common response to stuff like this i guess its the only possible solution:/ so far i guess the context menu being slow is because of an addon called 'Fun Characters' mainly because of the 50 or so special characters that ive added to it. But ill keep testing just to make sure, i really dont want to disable that addon because i use it quite alot:/ How much RAM does firefox use typically anyways?

I remember on a netbook that had 1GB in total it used around 600MB with 10 tabs open while it was on Firefox 21 (previous versions around v14 had horrible mem usage and would cause out of memory errors for me) precisely how much would it use with 20 simple facebook pages? Not heavy with pics or anything just average threads. Typically the memory consumption I have seen is around 600MB to 1GB in extreme cases. You can check the average memory consumption on Firefox's memory growth testing page [1]. If you are ok with it, can you please install the Addons-Memory plugin to check the memory consumed by each of the addon. You can create a separate profile with just the 'fun characters' plugin and the addons-memory plugin to see the memory growth.

That could give you an estimate of the cause for the memory growth. Once you have narrowed it down, then providing the details of the memory usage of the browser, using about:memory will help narrowing down the issue • • Hope that helps. Typically the memory consumption I have seen is around 600MB to 1GB in extreme cases. You can check the average memory consumption on Firefox's memory growth testing page [1]. If you are ok with it, can you please install the Addons-Memory plugin to check the memory consumed by each of the addon. You can create a separate profile with just the 'fun characters' plugin and the addons-memory plugin to see the memory growth. That could give you an estimate of the cause for the memory growth.

Once you have narrowed it down, then providing the details of the memory usage of the browser, using about:memory will help narrowing down the issue #[Firefox memory consumption stats] #[Addons Memory consumption plugin] Hope that helps. That addon says firefox is using a total of 103MB in total (along with other addons that is) However the Task Manager in Windows reports firefox is using around 620MB of RAM, even clicking that button that says reduce memory usage didnt seem to do much D: The even weirder thing is the 'Fun Characters' addon is using only 9.5KB in total. But Adblock Plus is using around 30MB. Ok now i have no idea whats causing it anymore The about:memory page however says that each tab is using around 30MB, how is that even possible? That addon says firefox is using a total of 103MB in total (along with other addons that is) However the Task Manager in Windows reports firefox is using around 620MB of RAM, even clicking that button that says reduce memory usage didnt seem to do much D: The even weirder thing is the 'Fun Characters' addon is using only 9.5KB in total. But Adblock Plus is using around 30MB.

Ok now i have no idea whats causing it anymore The about:memory page however says that each tab is using around 30MB, how is that even possible? 74 extensions - 40 active - 34 inactive (if I counted correctly) Like looking for a needle in a stack for troubleshooting purposes. How old is that Profile? Diver T Program Dallas County Property.

Have you considered creating a new Profile. With only the extensions that you really need? DO NOT remove the existing Profile, you'll need to migrate certain data files to the new Profile. Extensions about:addons-memory 7 Adblock Plus 2.4 BugMeNot 2.2 bypassRDTO 2.4 Download Panel Tweaker 0.1.0 DownThemAll! 2.0.16 DownThemAll!

74 extensions - 40 active - 34 inactive '(if I counted correctly)' Like looking for a needle in a stack for troubleshooting purposes. How old is that Profile?

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DO NOT remove the existing Profile, you'll need to migrate certain data files to the new Profile. Extensions about:addons-memory 7 Adblock Plus 2.4 BugMeNot 2.2 bypassRDTO 2.4 Download Panel Tweaker 0.1.0 DownThemAll!

2.0.16 DownThemAll! I havent modified anything profile related since i got this computer in July and if im not mistaken at the time i was using Firefox 21, is it meant to get slow and RAM intensive after a while you mean?? Isnt there a way atleast to pinpoint the mischievous addon? All those addons are used from time to time, hence why they are enabled, the ones that i have no use for (or rarely if ever used) are disabled, i mean why would i have them enabled if they have no purpose I just created a new profile, but its basically firefox from scratch? Nothing, not my history or bookmarks where even in it, i thought id see something like a migrate addons and etc wizard atleast. I havent modified anything profile related since i got this computer in July and if im not mistaken at the time i was using Firefox 21, is it meant to get slow and RAM intensive after a while you mean?? Isnt there a way atleast to pinpoint the mischievous addon?

All those addons are used from time to time, hence why they are enabled, the ones that i have no use for (or rarely if ever used) are disabled, i mean why would i have them enabled if they have no purpose I just created a new profile, but its basically firefox from scratch? Nothing, not my history or bookmarks where even in it, i thought id see something like a migrate addons and etc wizard atleast.

Did you try a new Profile with fewer extensions? I wouldn't expect a Profile to 'go sour' in 4 months, but with that many extensions installed (activated or deactivated) and how many more that were tried, found unsuitable, and then uninstalled, who can figure out what went wrong and why? Extensions don't uninstall cleanly, most or all the preferences created are left behind after the extension is uninstalled. That can or will 'clog up' the prefs.js file and may affect other extensions. With the problems that I personally have had in the past, I backup the Profile before installing an extension that I haven't used before or want to try out. If that 'new' extension doesn't meet my needs or causes problems with existing extensions, I don't waste my time uninstalling that 'new' extension, and then find that maybe I 'got more fixin to do'; I just delete that Profile I just broke and slide the backup of that Profile in place!

As far as the overall number of extensions, I use multiple Profiles which all have my 'basic 28 extensions' and then install the appropriate extensions for what I use each of those Profile for on the internet. Banking - security type extensions AND I set automatic clearing of Firefox data upon closing the browser (35 extensions total) = launched by a keyboard command created using WinKey, so that no one else using my PC will even know that Profile is on this PC 2. 'default' Profile - used for links calling for the default browser - just the basic 28 extensions 3. General surfing - total of 55 extensions 4. Support - used on support forum and discussion websites - total of 49 extensions 5. Web Development - used for viewing websites from the perspective of trying to figure out why a website 'doesn't work correctly in Firefox, but does in Chrome / IE / Safari - total of 45 extensions See my next posting for more 'tips', I'll probably max out this 'answer' as far as allowed characters. Ed Edit, I have marked this as the thread solution.

The actual solution by the OP is in a follow on thread. Apparently just disabling two of the very many addons resolved the issue. Did you try a new Profile with fewer extensions? I wouldn't expect a Profile to 'go sour' in 4 months, but with that many extensions installed '(activated or deactivated)' and how many more that were tried, found unsuitable, and then uninstalled, who can figure out what went wrong and why? Extensions don't uninstall cleanly, most or all the preferences created are left behind after the extension is uninstalled.

That can or will 'clog up' the prefs.js file and may affect other extensions. 'With the problems that I personally have had in the past, I backup the Profile before installing an extension that I haven't used before or want to try out.

If that 'new' extension doesn't meet my needs or causes problems with existing extensions, I don't waste my time uninstalling that 'new' extension, and then find that maybe I 'got more fixin to do'; I just delete that Profile I just broke and slide the backup of that Profile in place!' ' ------ As far as the overall number of extensions, I use multiple Profiles which all have my 'basic 28 extensions' and then install the appropriate extensions for what I use each of those Profile for on the internet. Banking - security type extensions AND I set automatic clearing of Firefox data upon closing the browser (35 extensions total) = launched by a keyboard command created using WinKey, so that no one else using my PC will even know that Profile is on this PC 2.

'default' Profile - used for links calling for the default browser - just the basic 28 extensions 3. General surfing - total of 55 extensions 4. Support - used on support forum and discussion websites - total of 49 extensions 5.

Web Development - used for viewing websites from the perspective of trying to figure out why a website 'doesn't work correctly in Firefox, but does in Chrome / IE / Safari' - total of 45 extensions ------ See my next posting for more 'tips', I'll probably max out this 'answer' as far as allowed characters. Ed ---------- ''Edit,'' 'I have marked this as the thread solution.

The actual solution by the OP is in a follow on thread [/questions/979200]. Apparently just disabling two of the very many addons resolved the issue.'

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To find older versions of commercial software,, try searching places like and others, will show second hand and old stock software. Auction sites are also useful but are often plagued with sophisticated piracy! KEY: LAST = Last version of software to support Win98SE ONGD = On Going Development.

This software is still being developed and still supports Win98SE FREE = Freeware (Completely Free) SHAR = Shareware (Free trial) $$$$ = Commercial Software. Must be purchased????

= Unknown at the present time. Please post any details of current or the last version of software and utilities that work on Win98SE. Please for the software: - if it is the LAST or ONGD - if it is FREE, SHAR or $$$$ - a URL for where it can be downloaded (FREE and SHAR) or purchased ($$$$). Here's my list of Win98 compatible software essentials that have not ben listed yet. All are free.

Xnview-- Xmplayer-- Gomplayer -- ffdshow-- SumatraPDF-- Deepburner-- SIW-- Maxthon 1.6/2.0-- Spybot S&D-- I still use Avira antivirus but support for win98 is ended already and antivirus-updates won't be available anymore in 2008. Not really fit for this list anymore. Xnview is getting more bloated and slower since the 1.9 branche is out. For the same reason I use SumatraPDF and not Foxitreader: Edited October 15, 2007 by noguru. Hi galahs, Excellent idea.

I was just about to start a similar thread. Glad to see you've done it first! I suggest that you edit/update the first post with all new additions so there will be a complete list at the beginning of the thread. I've noticed that lists are overlapping because items are not in the first post! Also it would be a good idea to create sections like Windows components, Games, Utilities, Applications, Incompatible (for new software titles that will not work) etc. BTW, I had not thought of actually installing Sun Java 1.6.0_03.

Seems to work without any problems! The installer only says that it is best on the listed OSs but not that it will not work on older ones. Some software to add to list (long list!): Microsoft ActiveSync 3.8 (3.8.0.5004) - last - free - (not posted at MS anymore.) McAfee VirusScan Corporate 4.5.1 SP1 (2005 Build - 4.5.1306.0) - last - available from McAfee with subscription avast!