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Firefox worked on my laptop in UK, but here in USA, it does not work on my Brighthouse Wireless Network, but Internet explorer does. What setting do I ned to change?

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As above, I have also tried downloading a later version, also tried downloading Google Chrome, none work. I have tried using my laptop at several different wifi connections in USA and Firefox does not work on any. So it is not a wifi set up problem in our home in USA. I am running X.P and I.E 6. When I downloaded I.E 8 that would not work either, so I had to re set the laptop back to a date a week ago. Unable to access certain bank sites with I.E 6, that is why I use Firefox. Any suggestions appreciated. This is the message I get

"Unable to connect Firefox can't establish a connection to the server at webmail.apscontrol.com. The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few 

   moments.
 If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer's network
   connection.
 If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure that Firefox is permitted to access the Web.
As above, I have also tried downloading a later version, also tried downloading Google Chrome, none work. I have tried using my laptop at several different wifi connections in USA and Firefox does not work on any. So it is not a wifi set up problem in our home in USA. I am running X.P and I.E 6. When I downloaded I.E 8 that would not work either, so I had to re set the laptop back to a date a week ago. Unable to access certain bank sites with I.E 6, that is why I use Firefox. Any suggestions appreciated. This is the message I get "Unable to connect Firefox can't establish a connection to the server at webmail.apscontrol.com. The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few moments. If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer's network connection. If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure that Firefox is permitted to access the Web.

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cor-el
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Clear the cache and the cookies from sites that cause problems.

"Clear the Cache":

  • Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Offline Storage (Cache): "Clear Now"

"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:

  • Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"