Firefox Blocks Website

Discussion in 'Software' started by TimW, May 25, 2021.

  1. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Suddenly, Firefox won't open a website forum.....but will open in a private window. WTF?? ( And yes, it opens fine in other browsers.)
     
    TimW, May 25, 2021
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  2. evilfantasy

    evilfantasy Malware Fighter

    I found this but not sure if it is the right path to explore. The 'Table of Contents' here has multiple suggestions but the quoted text sounds like it might be something to look into. Websites don't load - troubleshoot and fix error messages
     
    evilfantasy, May 26, 2021
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  3. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Thanks....I type in the address and nothing happens, so there is n0 lock button.

    Tried the rest....will restart and see if any of it worked.

    Nope. No go.
     
    TimW, May 26, 2021
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  4. evilfantasy

    evilfantasy Malware Fighter

    Since it works in a private window and not the regular window I would start disabling add-ons to see if one has gone buggy.
     
    evilfantasy, May 26, 2021
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  5. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Disabled all add-ons and extensions....still no go. Also can't ping it. But still opens in a private window....:(
     
    TimW, May 26, 2021
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  6. evilfantasy

    evilfantasy Malware Fighter

    I read somewhere that someone "fixed" a similar issue by creating a bookmark and using that to enter the website.

    I'll try on my end if you want to PM me the link or something. I'm kind of stumped though.
     
    evilfantasy, May 26, 2021
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  7. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Nope....still won't work. MeWe.com
     
    TimW, May 27, 2021
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  8. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    The problem is with Firefox.
    I had no problem with Dolphin browser which is outdated.
    Try resetting Firefox.
     
    Eldon, May 27, 2021
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  9. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Yes....I know. Works in private window...only. Reset?
     
    TimW, May 27, 2021
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  10. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Yes, to default settings.
     
    Eldon, May 27, 2021
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  11. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Sorry...head up my....well, you know. Yeah, that worked. After posting how to reset firefox in so many malware threads.....my mind wandered away.
     
    TimW, May 27, 2021
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  12. evilfantasy

    evilfantasy Malware Fighter

    Man I hear you. I can set and help someone online for hours but half of the time the smallest glitch with my own computer and my brain turns to mush.
     
    evilfantasy, May 27, 2021
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  13. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Is it fixed?
     
    Eldon, May 28, 2021
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  14. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Yes....but now I may need fixing!! LOL
     
    TimW, May 28, 2021
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  15. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    I can try... But don't hold your breath. :D
     
    Eldon, May 28, 2021
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  16. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    My wife gave up!! IMG_20210528_085210633.jpg
     
    TimW, May 28, 2021
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