Firefox not responding on certain websites

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Like with other browsers, was able to get to regular Gmail and Google pages, as well as MSN with Chrome, but not, etc. Suggested contacting the system administrator. Inability to resolve website DNS, or that the server was not responding. There was an auto comment that the connectivity problem could be due to a network configuration problem,

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After install got a message saying the Tool Accessories page could not be accessed, suggesting that there was a connectivity problem. Can get to Gmail, Google, and MSN but not variety of other usual websites. Since can't get to Microsoft website with the laptop, can't check compatibility with Windows 7.Р”Р„s mentioned previously, tried FireFox and had same issue. Test for additional Vista related features.

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Ran the internet connectivity test using relative's desktop PC (Windows XP) which said that there was connectivity and the modem could handle IP6, but that since running XP, could not Tried turning DSL modem on and off (there is no router) without no effect. Relaunching IE8 sent me to MSN homepage.still could not get to Microsoft site or a variety of other sites.

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Tried manual reset and the reset hangs at 'Applying default settings'.afterР”Р„bout 10 minutes exited out using Task Manager. no Hotmail, no antiviral update, etc) on the laptop (using someone desktop connected to same DSL modem). Tried altering privacy settings to minimum, turning off protected mode, turning off pop-up blocker, and disabling Google Toolbar.Р”В¬ould not use Fix-It tool for reset since can't get to Microsoft related sites (e.g. Tried using the Troubleshooter referred to in first link. Revolving circle at tab just keeps revolving.Р”Сћ. When trying to go to, get message on bottom saying waiting for response from. If you found this post useful, would you mind helping me out by sharing it? Just click one of the handy social media sharing buttons below.1.

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Thanks for your help!!Р”В«onus tip #1: This post explains how to quickly change the text size in your Chrome browser.Р”В«onus tip #2: Want to make sure you never miss one of my tips? Click hereР’В to join my RickРІР‚в„ўs Tech Tips Facebook Group!Р”Вo you have a tech question of your own for Rick? Click hereР’В and send it in! By the way, the proxy server setting was unchecked. After I cleared them out everything started working just fine.

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Update from Kenneth: Rick, it was the cookies. If not, let me know and weРІР‚в„ўll go from there. You should now be able to access the websites that you couldnРІР‚в„ўt get to before. HereРІР‚в„ўs how:Р”РЋ РІР‚вЂњ Click the MenuР’В icon (the 3 vertical dots) in the upper right-hand corner of the screen again.Р”Р€ РІР‚вЂњР’В Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the AdvancedР’В link.Р”В¤ РІР‚вЂњ In the Privacy section, click Clear browsing data.Р”Тђ РІР‚вЂњ In the drop down box beside Clear the following items from, select the beginning of time.Р”В¦ РІР‚вЂњ Check the boxes beside the top 4 entries, then click Clear browsing data. If the proxy server setting wasnРІР‚в„ўt the culprit, try clearing the cookies that Chrome has stored on your hard drive. If so, this post will explain how to get rid of it. The fact that it was checked could mean you have malware on your system. Important: The box mentioned above isnРІР‚в„ўt checked by default. If that box was previously checked, try visiting a website that you couldnРІР‚в„ўt reach before and see if it will load now. The following steps will eliminate both possibilities:Р”РЋ РІР‚вЂњ Load Chrome, then click the MenuР’В icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen (it looks like 3 dots stacked vertically).Р”Р€ РІР‚вЂњ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the AdvancedР’В link.Р”В¤ РІР‚вЂњ Scroll down to the SystemР’В section and click Open proxy settings.Р”Тђ РІР‚вЂњ After the Internet Properties window pops up, click the LAN settings button.Р”В¦ РІР‚вЂњ Make sure the box beside Use a proxy server for your LAN is unchecked, then click Ok. RickРІР‚в„ўs answer: There are a number of possible causes for this problem Kenneth, but the two most common (and mostР’В likely) are having your browser set to use a proxy server or corrupted cookies on your hard drive.

Question from Kenneth O.: I started using Google Chrome instead of Internet Explorer a while back, and I really like it.Р”В«ut starting last night I canРІР‚в„ўt get to certain websites in Chrome even though I can get to them just fine in other web browsers.Р”Р„s far as I know I havenРІР‚в„ўt changed any settings or anything.

Firefox not responding on certain websites