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"Check the proxy settings to make sure that they are correct." i keep getting this when i try to use firefox, except on facebook. please help.

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i really have no more details but that i can't use firefox. i keep getting a box that states:The proxy server is refusing connections

         Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connections.
i really have no more details but that i can't use firefox. i keep getting a box that states:The proxy server is refusing connections Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connections.

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If you do not use a proxy, in Firefox, go to Options > Advanced > Network > Connection > Settings, be sure [x] No proxy is selected.

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Helper 7677, thank you so much. worked wonders. i have no idea how that got changed but i am now back on firefox and off explorer. once again thank you. Robert

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You are welcome.

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