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Pale Moon Not Responding? Here are 3 Easy Ways to Fix it
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Pale Moon is said to be one of the most privacy-oriented browsers, thus making it a favorite amongst users. Though several of them reported that Pale Moon is not responding, and this happens frequently.
Over the last few years, problems with Pale Moon have been on a rise with several users switching to other available options. But, you don’t have to do it just yet!
Go through the following sections to understand why Pale Moon is not responding, and find out the solutions for it.
Why is Pale Moon not responding?
This could be due to various reasons. For many users, it was the problematic extensions that caused the problem, while for some, it was their profile.
Corrupt cache too sometimes causes Pale Moon to stop responding, but that’s generally rare. Also, many tech-savvy users pointed out that the error had something to do with javascript, and there ain’t much you can do here except update the browser or not use the conflicting website for a while.
So, now that you have a basic understanding of the problem, let’s head to the solutions for it.
Quick Tip:
But before digging into the solution let’s have a look at Opera One, another great privacy-focused and fast browser. It makes use of add-ons such as the VPN and built-in ad-blocker.
These elements, together with streamlined shortcuts and a variety of other features, can help you navigate the internet faster, as well as native AI and modular-AI ready design.
Opera One
What do I do if Pale Moon is not responding?
1. Disable problematic extensions
If you started encountering the problem after installing an extension in Pale Moon, there’s a good chance that it’s conflicting with certain or all websites. So, it’s best that you remove it and check if Pale Moon now starts responding.
2. Create a new profile
3. Reinstall Pale Moon
That’s it! These are all the ways you can fix things if Pale Moon is not responding on your PC. In case the problem persists, you may switch to other securebrowsers that don’t save history and personal data.
If you have any other queries or know of a method that’s not listed here, drop a comment below.
Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
