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message like this: "Firefox prevented this page from automatically redirecting to another page" Skype phone is one of these... Why? ?

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gmacinni
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1. I click on "Eastlink" receive this message "Firefox prevented this page from automatically redirecting to another page 2. When I go to SKYPE , it will not allow me to make a call. 

Thanks for help, Georgina
1. I click on "Eastlink" receive this message "Firefox prevented this page from automatically redirecting to another page 2. When I go to SKYPE , it will not allow me to make a call. Thanks for help, Georgina

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To turn off this feature:

orange Firefox button or Tools menu > Options > Advanced

On the "General" mini-tab, uncheck the checkbox in front of this option:

"Warn me when web sites try to redirect or reload the page"

Does that work?

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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Chosen Solution

To turn off this feature:

orange Firefox button or Tools menu > Options > Advanced

On the "General" mini-tab, uncheck the checkbox in front of this option:

"Warn me when web sites try to redirect or reload the page"

Does that work?

gmacinni
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You are a genius.....a pesty little message is no longer there thanks to you!

You are obvious a great source of useful information.

Thanks much, Georgina