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I downloaded firefox to access my schools website. Why does it still say I am using Internet Explorer

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I need Firefox Mozilla to use my schools website to access homework, and emails. Each time I log in to Oakland University's website it says I am still using Internet Explorer. I am trying to use Moodle on Oakland University's site. Thanks.

I need Firefox Mozilla to use my schools website to access homework, and emails. Each time I log in to Oakland University's website it says I am still using Internet Explorer. I am trying to use Moodle on Oakland University's site. Thanks.

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You can check some of the test pages here to see how websites see you.


Are you using an extension like IE View or IE tab that uses the IE rendering engine in Firefox?


Reload web page(s) and bypass the cache.

  • Press and hold Shift and left-click the Reload button.
  • Press "Ctrl + F5" or press "Ctrl + Shift + R" (Windows,Linux)
  • Press "Cmd + Shift + R" (MAC)