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bad request when trying to load yaho mail

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bernddotzauer
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tried to send e-mail from a website and mac- mail popped up asking for my yahoo password but not accepting it so i copied the mail adress, cancelled mail, and tried to go to yaho mail to send the e-mail from there but it always says " bad request".I tried empty the cache and deleted cookies and then when that didnt work I deleted firefox redownloaded it, but still says the same. the my yahoo site works fine just yahoo mail not.

tried to send e-mail from a website and mac- mail popped up asking for my yahoo password but not accepting it so i copied the mail adress, cancelled mail, and tried to go to yaho mail to send the e-mail from there but it always says " bad request".I tried empty the cache and deleted cookies and then when that didnt work I deleted firefox redownloaded it, but still says the same. the my yahoo site works fine just yahoo mail not.

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cor-el
cor-el
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That issue can be caused by corrupted cookies.

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

"Clear the Cache":

  • Firefox > Preferences > Advanced > Network > Offline Storage (Cache): "Clear Now"

"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:

  • Firefox > Preferences > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"