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On the Rapidshare website the yellow 'upload' button is not working in Firefox 12. It worked in former versions and it works in Internet Explorer.

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I have sent an e-mail to Rapidshare. They have tested the button and it works fine. Rapidshare recommended to try another web browser. I have tried Internet Explorer and the button works fine. It's probably a Firefox 12 problem. In former Firefox versions I didn't have the same problem.

I have sent an e-mail to Rapidshare. They have tested the button and it works fine. Rapidshare recommended to try another web browser. I have tried Internet Explorer and the button works fine. It's probably a Firefox 12 problem. In former Firefox versions I didn't have the same problem.

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No problems here on Linux.

Clear the cache and the cookies from sites that cause problems.

"Clear the Cache":

  • Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Offline Storage (Cache): "Clear Now"

"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:

  • Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"

Start Firefox in Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode to check if one of the extensions or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).

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Chosen Solution

No problems here on Linux.

Clear the cache and the cookies from sites that cause problems.

"Clear the Cache":

  • Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Offline Storage (Cache): "Clear Now"

"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:

  • Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"

Start Firefox in Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode to check if one of the extensions or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).

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Dear Sir,

I have followed your instructions and the problem is solved now. You are a genius!!!!

Thank you very much.

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