Maxthon browser freezing usually happens due to overloaded cache, conflicting extensions, hardware acceleration issues, or too many open tabs draining your system RAM. Steps to Quickly Restart Maxthon
If Maxthon hangs or freezes, use these steps to force close and restart it:
Force Close (Windows): Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, select Maxthon, and click End Task.
Force Close (Mac): Press Cmd + Option + Esc, select Maxthon from the list, and click Force Quit.
Relaunch: Reopen the Maxthon application from your desktop or applications folder.
Restore Tabs: Press Ctrl + Shift + T (or Cmd + Shift + T on Mac) after opening to restore your previous tabs. Quick Fixes to Prevent Future Freezing
If the browser continues to freeze frequently, try these quick troubleshooting steps:
Clear Browser Data: Press Ctrl + Shift + Del, select Cached images and files and Cookies, then click Clear Data.
Disable Extensions: Go to mx://extensions/ in your address bar and toggle off all extensions to see if the freezing stops.
Turn Off Hardware Acceleration: Open Maxthon Settings, search for “Hardware Acceleration”, and toggle it Off.
Update Maxthon: Go to the main menu, click Help, and select About Maxthon to check for and install updates. To help narrow down the root cause, let me know:
What operating system (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS) are you using?
Does the freeze happen on specific websites (like YouTube or heavy gaming sites)?
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