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Playback failing on Firefox browser v.81 - "ns_error_failure"

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spoc_rte
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Hello Team,

we are experiencing some playback failures with the latest version of Firefox (v.81). Basically, several Video-On-Demand assets are totally failing and we get the following error message once selected : "ns_error_failure (0x80004005).

Here an example of the issue : https://www.rte.ie/player/series/nationwide/SI0000001172?epguid=IH000382899

The same asset is playing fine with other Web Browsers.

I also recorded an .HAR session while this issue is happening (please find it here: https://we.tl/t-Z534T3HX8z)

Could you please support us in troubleshooting this issue? For any further explanations or details, don't hesitate to contact me.

Thanks! Mauro.

Hello Team, we are experiencing some playback failures with the latest version of Firefox (v.81). Basically, several Video-On-Demand assets are totally failing and we get the following error message once selected : "ns_error_failure (0x80004005). Here an example of the issue : https://www.rte.ie/player/series/nationwide/SI0000001172?epguid=IH000382899 The same asset is playing fine with other Web Browsers. I also recorded an .HAR session while this issue is happening (please find it here: https://we.tl/t-Z534T3HX8z) Could you please support us in troubleshooting this issue? For any further explanations or details, don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks! Mauro.
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FredMcD
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Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache.

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A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh). Did this help?

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