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Firefox connection settingsIf you connect to the Internet through a proxy server that is having connection problems, you will not be able to load websites. To check your Firefox proxy settings:
1.At the top of the Firefox windowOn the menu bar, click on the ToolsFirefoxEdit menu, and select Options...Preferences....
2.Select the Advanced panel.
3.Select the Network tab.
4.In the Connection section, click Settings....
5.Change your proxy settings:
?If you don't connect to the Internet through a proxy (or don't know whether you connect through a proxy), select No Proxy.
?If you connect to the Internet through a proxy, compare Firefox's settings to another browser's (Such as Internet Explorer. See Microsoft's guide to proxy settings) (Such as Safari. See Apple's guide to proxy settings).
6.Close the Connection Settings window.
7.Click OK to close the Options windowClick Close to close the Preferences windowClose the Preferences window
1.At the top of the Firefox windowOn the menu bar, click on the ToolsFirefoxEdit menu, and select Options...Preferences....
2.Select the Advanced panel.
3.Select the Network tab.
4.In the Connection section, click Settings....
5.Change your proxy settings:
?If you don't connect to the Internet through a proxy (or don't know whether you connect through a proxy), select No Proxy.
?If you connect to the Internet through a proxy, compare Firefox's settings to another browser's (Such as Internet Explorer. See Microsoft's guide to proxy settings) (Such as Safari. See Apple's guide to proxy settings).
6.Close the Connection Settings window.
7.Click OK to close the Options windowClick Close to close the Preferences windowClose the Preferences window
I had the same problem. Figured out the solution.
1. Uninstall FireFox.
2. Go to Program Files and delete the entire Mozilla FireFox folder with all the files inside it.
3. Re-install FireFox.
For some reason - if the folders aren't deleted - FireFox doesn't work even if its un-installed and re-installed. So make sure you do the Step 2 and it'll work.
1. Uninstall FireFox.
2. Go to Program Files and delete the entire Mozilla FireFox folder with all the files inside it.
3. Re-install FireFox.
For some reason - if the folders aren't deleted - FireFox doesn't work even if its un-installed and re-installed. So make sure you do the Step 2 and it'll work.
I have exactly the same problem and I really, really hate it!! And my IE have stopped working to, so do you think a recovery cd could fix this damn problem? Ideas, please?
I did all the things they told me to do and nothing worked. I uninstalled Norton security and it finally worked. Even when you turn off the firewall in Norton there is still a firewall working in the background. So I just completely uninstalled it and now everything works. AVG is free and better anyway. This has been going on for months and finally got everything to work by doing that. Maybe the same problem if you have McAfee.
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The same thing happened to me tonight, but this worked for me :
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-wont-start-find-solutions?redirectlocale=en-US&s=firefox+won%27t+start&as=s&redirectslug=Firefox+will+not+start#The_program_must_close_to_allow_a_previous_installation_attempt_to_complete_Please_restart_
I am not computer savvy by a long shot, had two IE browsers open so I could keep checking each step. Hopefully the above link will take you to the right spot and you right click on the taskbar (on a blank spot) and follow the directions.
Good luck, hope you have the same success I did!
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-wont-start-find-solutions?redirectlocale=en-US&s=firefox+won%27t+start&as=s&redirectslug=Firefox+will+not+start#The_program_must_close_to_allow_a_previous_installation_attempt_to_complete_Please_restart_
I am not computer savvy by a long shot, had two IE browsers open so I could keep checking each step. Hopefully the above link will take you to the right spot and you right click on the taskbar (on a blank spot) and follow the directions.
Good luck, hope you have the same success I did!
I'm having the same problem. I tried completely uninstalling and reinstalling and going to a restore point a few days ago, but I've still been having issues. Anyone have any ideas?
Had same problem as you on 2different computers at different times . Here is how I fixed the problem . Press and hold ctrl and alt keys simultaniously and press del key once . This brings up the windows task manager , select processes tab at the top . Carefully look down the list and check to see if firefox.exe is running . if it is press end process button at bottom of task manager popup window . then check if there is any other instances of firefox running and end them also . Then simply exit out of the manager window and start up firefox in your usual way . Hope this helps , it worked for me every time ...
Hi Garysoaring, Thank You Sooooooo Much!! By simply follow your instruction, the problem solved in seconds!! And the best thing is your solution has nothing to do with the command bar on a website - since I was dealing with internet disconnection problem. I really really really appreciate your help in sharing your knowledge !!
Go to Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies
Under cookies there will be a button which says 'Exceptions'. Add a site you want to work (example: www.deviantart.com) then click 'Allow'. Do this for every site you want working.
I did this for deviantART, Yahoo, and Facebook. They are all working again now.
Good luck!
Under cookies there will be a button which says 'Exceptions'. Add a site you want to work (example: www.deviantart.com) then click 'Allow'. Do this for every site you want working.
I did this for deviantART, Yahoo, and Facebook. They are all working again now.
Good luck!
hi.. I am having the same issue as you guys are I updated to the newest version and then it won't establish a connection anymore.. I unistalled the program and tried re-installing it and it still didn't work.. Also I tied downloading and installing an older version of it that I had before this one and it still won't establish a connection.. Wondering if it has anything to do with windows vista? Which doesn't make sense because the version before 3.0 worked just fine on my computer.. If anyone could help me I would be most appreciated..
seems to be a HUGE problem!
I'm having the same issue with vista system.
I receive "page not found" with firefox,and "address not valid" with IE when entering www.google.com, or any other webaddress.
I know I have internet, because I can use skype, MSN, and other chat interfaces.
In addition, I turned off my firewall to see if that was the issue, and that had no effect.
This all happened when the firefox update was done 3.0.6.
It seems like alot are having the same issues! FIREFOX! pls fix it!!!!
I'm having the same issue with vista system.
I receive "page not found" with firefox,and "address not valid" with IE when entering www.google.com, or any other webaddress.
I know I have internet, because I can use skype, MSN, and other chat interfaces.
In addition, I turned off my firewall to see if that was the issue, and that had no effect.
This all happened when the firefox update was done 3.0.6.
It seems like alot are having the same issues! FIREFOX! pls fix it!!!!
ive tried everything I can think of and my firefox will not connect with my server ?
how do I fix this problem I thought it was server its self but it was not ....please help asap
how do I fix this problem I thought it was server its self but it was not ....please help asap
I have vista to and firefox worked fine before the update now firefox wont work at all I uninstalled reinstalled and when I click on icon it does nothing(now I lost all my favorite spots an IE suxs) its to slow. Whats going on I had firefox for many years with know problems :(. Why doesnt firefox talk on this subject and fix?
I think I fixed the problem. The problem is the new version of Mozilla after the recent update. I uninstalled the new version of Mozilla firefox. I also deleted all the Mozilla program files found on the C drive. Then I downloaded and installed an older version of Mozilla Firefox....3.4. Just did a Google search for an older option. Now everything works perfectly. My bookmarks were all automatically transferred. I don't know why the new updated Mozilla wouldn't work. Seems like Mozilla should work out those bugs or provide a warning before we accept an update.
what version of firefox are you using?
How does it not work? is it not starting or, giving error messages or, not connecting to the internet or something else?
Try uninstalling firefox and download and install the latest firefox.
How does it not work? is it not starting or, giving error messages or, not connecting to the internet or something else?
Try uninstalling firefox and download and install the latest firefox.
hey whenecer I log on to FACEBOOOK T SHOWS THIS. . IT JUST SHOW ONLY FOR THE FACE BOKKK
Unable to connECT
Firefox can't establish a connection to the server at www.facebook.com.
* The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few
moments.
* If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer's network
connection.
* If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure
that Firefox is permitted to access the Web.
.. PLZ HELP ME OUT OF THIS POBLEM THIS/ / . THIS ERROR IS OCCURING ONLY FOR FACEBOK ..
Unable to connECT
Firefox can't establish a connection to the server at www.facebook.com.
* The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few
moments.
* If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer's network
connection.
* If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure
that Firefox is permitted to access the Web.
.. PLZ HELP ME OUT OF THIS POBLEM THIS/ / . THIS ERROR IS OCCURING ONLY FOR FACEBOK ..
My firefox also stopped working. IE is fine......happened last night. Have done clean install still no success
that won't work. I've tired going back to a different version of Firefox, and it still doesn't work. My problem is that I also updated to the latest version. It told me right away that it could not establish a connection to the server. So I have no idea what's wrong! I refuse to use IE; it sucks compared to Firefox. Hopefully, somebody can help!
Go to Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies
Under cookies there will be a button which says 'Exceptions'. Add a site you want to work (example: www.deviantart.com) then click 'Allow'. Do this for every site you want working.
I did this for deviantART, Yahoo, and Facebook. They are all working again now.
Good luck!
Under cookies there will be a button which says 'Exceptions'. Add a site you want to work (example: www.deviantart.com) then click 'Allow'. Do this for every site you want working.
I did this for deviantART, Yahoo, and Facebook. They are all working again now.
Good luck!
I think I found the answer, download OPERA!
Mozilla Firefox just DOESN'T WORK anymore!!!
By all rights, their development team should be fired immediately.
Mozilla Firefox just DOESN'T WORK anymore!!!
By all rights, their development team should be fired immediately.
My computer is not a "BESTBUY" special, it is XP made by DK SYSTEMS in Santa Rosa, Ca.
So, they didn't make the "C" drive the main hard drive (that was called the "I" drive. The CF slot was the "C" drive.
Now, if you want to load flash (https://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/alternates/ you need to put a card in what ever is the "C" drive (right click start, click explore, find your "c" drive.
What is confusing is the error message. It tells you to free up memory vs "your drive is empty, please insert card"
Bless the coder's but the lack of common sense is, well, ya know!
Good luck
Rickym51
So, they didn't make the "C" drive the main hard drive (that was called the "I" drive. The CF slot was the "C" drive.
Now, if you want to load flash (https://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/alternates/ you need to put a card in what ever is the "C" drive (right click start, click explore, find your "c" drive.
What is confusing is the error message. It tells you to free up memory vs "your drive is empty, please insert card"
Bless the coder's but the lack of common sense is, well, ya know!
Good luck
Rickym51
I had the problem ever since I loaded firefox. My videos will not play. I found a solution and it has work.
Download the flash player and pick your OS and browser type ( Firefox ). Save the download on your desktop and then install. It should work.
Download the flash player and pick your OS and browser type ( Firefox ). Save the download on your desktop and then install. It should work.
I'm having the same problem. On one computer it will not run at all. It was working fine 2 weeks ago.
I re-downloaded it through IE, still nothing.
If anyone has a fix please post.
I re-downloaded it through IE, still nothing.
If anyone has a fix please post.
I have the same problem, on a brand new laptop, after 2 weeks, right after I updated mozilla, it stopped working. I have chrome too, that one doesn't work either, only IE, but I hate IE. Vista sucks. I tried uninstalling the last updates for vista and still nothing. I keep getting the error message, that mozilla couldn't connect to the server, although other programs are fine, e.g. IE or steam work.
I have this same issue as you guys are with my Vista system. My Firefox won't establish a connection anymore, Chrome and Safari browsers don't work neither, only IE works. I tried downloading and installing an older version of mozilla that I had before this one and it still won't establish a connection. I think one of Microsoft update did it... my guess is they don't want us to use other browsers.
If anyone knows how to get around it please post.
If anyone knows how to get around it please post.
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