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Redirecting error and the Protocol error.

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Two error messages randomly pop-up while browsing or opening a new tab

The first messages show's this.. ```Firefox has detected that the server is redirecting the request for this address in a way that will never complete.``` And the other.. ```Firefox doesn’t know how to open this address, because one of the following protocols (mega) isn’t associated with any program or is not allowed in this context.```

Two error messages randomly pop-up while browsing or opening a new tab The first messages show's this.. ```Firefox has detected that the server is redirecting the request for this address in a way that will never complete.``` And the other.. ```Firefox doesn’t know how to open this address, because one of the following protocols (mega) isn’t associated with any program or is not allowed in this context.```

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This issue can be caused by corrupted cookies or cookies that are blocked.

Clear the cache and remove the cookies from websites that cause problems via the "3-bar" Firefox menu button (Options/Preferences).

"Clear the cache":

  • Firefox/Options/Preferences -> Advanced -> Network -> Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"

"Remove the cookies" from websites that cause problems.

  • Firefox/Options/Preferences -> Privacy -> "Use custom settings for history" -> Cookies: "Show Cookies"

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This issue can be caused by corrupted cookies or cookies that are blocked.

Clear the cache and remove the cookies from websites that cause problems via the "3-bar" Firefox menu button (Options/Preferences).

"Clear the cache":

  • Firefox/Options/Preferences -> Advanced -> Network -> Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"

"Remove the cookies" from websites that cause problems.

  • Firefox/Options/Preferences -> Privacy -> "Use custom settings for history" -> Cookies: "Show Cookies"

See also:

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Didn't solve the problem, I cleared all cookies and cache, but nothing changed. I'll reinstall Firefox and see if anything would change.

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I refreshed Firefox and it seemed to fix the problem quite simply, Anyway Thank you very much for the fast reply and coming by.