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I am unable to change settings so that I don't have to allow Firefox to redirect everytime.

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weejoe
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I get this message when I click on a link:

"firefox prevented this page from automaticaly redirecting to another page."

And I tried this:

Firefox > Options/Preferences > Advanced > General : Accessibility : [ ] "Warn me when web sites try to redirect or reload the page"

But it doesn't work. After I change the setting, instead of a window popping up that asks me to allow the redirect, I get a blank window.

Thanks

I get this message when I click on a link: "firefox prevented this page from automaticaly redirecting to another page." And I tried this: Firefox > Options/Preferences > Advanced > General : Accessibility : [ ] "Warn me when web sites try to redirect or reload the page" But it doesn't work. After I change the setting, instead of a window popping up that asks me to allow the redirect, I get a blank window. Thanks

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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Hmm, perhaps the redirect was successful but the destination page did not load...

Can you tell from the address bar whether Firefox has gone to the link you clicked or to a different address?

What if you reload the blank page using Cmd+Shift+r (that bypasses the cache and forces a full reload). Does that allow you to progress further?

Could you test in Firefox's Safe Mode? That's a standard diagnostic tool to deactivate extensions and some advanced features of Firefox. More info: Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode.

If Firefox is not running: Hold down the option key when starting Firefox.

If Firefox is running: You can restart Firefox in Safe Mode using either:

  • "3-bar" menu button > "?" button > Restart with Add-ons Disabled
  • Help menu > Restart with Add-ons Disabled

and OK the restart.

Both scenarios: A small dialog should appear. Click "Start in Safe Mode" (not Refresh).

Any improvement?

cor-el
cor-el
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Clear the cache and remove cookies only from websites that cause problems.

"Clear the Cache":

  • Firefox > Preferences > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"

"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:

  • Firefox > Preferences > Privacy > "Use custom settings for history" > Cookies: "Show Cookies"