Firefox using too much processor power and memory after that I have closed it

I always clicked on 'X', the red top right of firefox to close. Lately when I do it, my CPU/RAM usage goes up dramatically and ff never really closed, slowing down my whole computer. It's really annoying, and the only way I know to stop it is to complete the process on ff with windows Task Manager. Any suggestions as to what could be the problem?

If we consider the problem is resolved you can mark it as you please.

However note that Norton Internet Security, by default, is likely to run 'pulse updates' not really a topic to discuss here, except to say that this activity may well continue, depending on your settings with Norton, regardless of whether or not you have the toolbar installed Norton.

I currently have a paid for version of Norton installed.

My understanding is that Norton bar refers to the password management etc for safe research and general connection with the site of Norton.

  • The Norton Toolbar is not compatible with the current beta of firefox 4
  • I don't know if there are other harmful effects on firefox
  • In itself remove the toolbar will not stop Norton software affecting the use of firefox (but this is of course to ensure the safety, I do not pretend you remove, only that you take into account its CPU cost wise)

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