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Firefox connection problems

Discussion in 'Firefox, Thunderbird & SeaMonkey' started by Scottd, 2008/02/18.

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    Scottd

    Scottd Inactive Thread Starter

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    Used to use Firefox, now it won't work. Error message says " The proxy server is refusing connections ".

    How do I correct this? Thanks.
     
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    Ramona

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    Scottd,

    Do you actually require a proxy connection? If not, check the proxy settings in Tools | Options | Advanced | Network Tab | Settings

    Then select the first setting: Direct Connection

    Also, if your computer is protected by a firewall, ensure that Firefox is permitted to access the Web.
     

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    Scottd

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    Jeez.......

    It's simple, when you know how........it worked!!! I don't know how it ever got changed, but thanks, Ramona, for fixing it!!!
     
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    Ramona

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    Terrific! :D
     

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