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Login that used to work no longer works

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rrwms
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Login is apparently sending the wrong information. It used to work, but now hangs. I've cleared cache and cookies, rebooted, etc., to no avail. I have also re-installed Firefox.

I can login successfully via Windows Internet Explorer, but not Firefox.

Any suggestions?

Login is apparently sending the wrong information. It used to work, but now hangs. I've cleared cache and cookies, rebooted, etc., to no avail. I have also re-installed Firefox. I can login successfully via Windows Internet Explorer, but not Firefox. Any suggestions?

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cor-el
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This issue can be caused by corrupted cookies or blocked cookies.

You can try these steps in case of issues with webpages:

You can reload webpage(s) and bypass the cache to refresh possibly outdated or corrupted files.

  • hold down the Shift key and left-click the Reload button
  • press "Ctrl + F5" or press "Ctrl + Shift + R" (Windows,Linux)
  • press "Command + Shift + R" (Mac)

Clear the Cache and remove the Cookies for websites that cause problems via the "3-bar" Firefox menu button (Options/Preferences).

"Remove the Cookies" for websites that cause problems:

  • Options/Preferences -> Privacy & Security
    Cookies and Site Data: "Manage Data"

"Clear the Cache":

  • Options/Preferences -> Privacy & Security
    Cookies and Site Data -> Clear Data -> Cached Web Content: Clear

Start Firefox in Safe Mode to check if one of the extensions ("3-bar" menu button or Tools -> Add-ons -> Extensions) or if hardware acceleration or userChrome.css is causing the problem.

  • switch to the DEFAULT theme: "3-bar" menu button or Tools -> Add-ons -> Themes
  • do NOT click the "Refresh Firefox" button on the Safe Mode start window