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Firefox cant access internet, but other browsers can

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I tried the suggested solution of removing Firefox from the list of approved programs in the Windows Defender Firewall, and then adding it again, but that didn't work.

I tried the suggested solution of removing Firefox from the list of approved programs in the Windows Defender Firewall, and then adding it again, but that didn't work.

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Well, whatever. Please flag your last post as Solved Problem so others will know.

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Is Windows Defender the only Firewall?

Type about:preferences#advanced<Enter> in the address bar.

Under Advanced, Select Network.

[56+] Type about:preferences#general<enter> in the address bar. Look for Network. +++++++++++++++++++++ Look for Configure How Firefox Connects and press the Settings button. If you are using a proxy, make sure those settings are correct. If there is no proxy, first try No Proxy. If there is a problem, then try System Proxy.

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Thanks for your reply.

I am no expert, but as far as I know Windows Defender is the only firewall. I use Avast!, but no firewall there.

I followed your advice on "Configure How Firefox Connects". The setting was originally "System Proxy". I changed it to "No Proxy", but the error continues.

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Boot the computer in Windows Safe mode with network support to see if that has effect in case security software is causing problems.

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Thanks for that last reply.

I took no further action yesterday, but -magically- firefox works fine today. Noting that I left the computer in sleep mode overnight. I.e. it did not go through a full restart.

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Well, whatever. Please flag your last post as Solved Problem so others will know.