Firefox flickers while surfing - you can do that
If Firefox flickers while surfing, it is in most cases due to the hardware acceleration of the browser. We'll help you fix the problem.
Firefox flickers while surfing - switch off hardware acceleration
- Firefox has built-in hardware acceleration that is turned on by default.
- To deactivate this, go to "Settings -> Advanced".
- Uncheck "Use hardware acceleration when available".
- Restart Firefox. The flickering should now be gone.
Firefox flickers while surfing - update graphics driver
- If the flickering continues, an outdated graphics card driver may be the reason.
- Simply select the appropriate manufacturer of your graphics card from our overview and download the latest driver.
Firefox flickers while surfing - check hardware
If the driver update does not fix the error, there could be a hardware error.
- Connect your computer to another monitor to rule out a screen error. Another post tells you what to do if the screen flickers in general.
- Check your graphics card for errors. Install your graphics card in another computer to rule out a defect in the card.
If your browser is stuck and there is no response, the next practical tip will help you. We'll also show you how to speed up Firefox.