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(Error code: sec_error_bad_signature)

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fatbastard420
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When I try to use any website that isn't associated with google it would come up with an error message (Error code: sec_error_bad_signature).

When I try to use any website that isn't associated with google it would come up with an error message (Error code: sec_error_bad_signature).

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hi, in case you're an avast user, please disable https scanning within avast:

  1. Open the Avast dashboard on the affected system.
  2. Select Settings from the left sidebar menu.
  3. Switch to Active Protection.
  4. Click on Customize next to Web Shield.
  5. Uncheck the "Enable HTTPS Scanning" option and click ok.

http://www.ghacks.net/2014/10/31/avasts-https-scanning-interferes-with-firefox-and-other-programs/

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philipp
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Chosen Solution

hi, in case you're an avast user, please disable https scanning within avast:

  1. Open the Avast dashboard on the affected system.
  2. Select Settings from the left sidebar menu.
  3. Switch to Active Protection.
  4. Click on Customize next to Web Shield.
  5. Uncheck the "Enable HTTPS Scanning" option and click ok.

http://www.ghacks.net/2014/10/31/avasts-https-scanning-interferes-with-firefox-and-other-programs/