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pop up says bad certificate; added exception now can't use website!

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startryn
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while on facebook, I got a message about an untrusted/bad certificate, I closed the window several times, then added an 'exception.' as soon as I did, I was redirected to a different website. i need to know how to find the exception log to undo the permission. thanks!

while on facebook, I got a message about an untrusted/bad certificate, I closed the window several times, then added an 'exception.' as soon as I did, I was redirected to a different website. i need to know how to find the exception log to undo the permission. thanks!

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cor-el
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Tools > Options > Advanced > Encryption: Certificates > View Certificates : Servers

Rename or delete the file cert_override.txt (cert_override.txt.old) in the Firefox Profile Folder to remove all permanent exceptions that you have saved.

  • Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Open Containing Folder