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firefox does not allow page re-directing for paypal payment

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firefox does not allow page re-directing for paypal payment. How do I fix this problem. It occurs with several sites where it was not a previous problem. When I press "allow", I get returned to the very beginning of the order process.

firefox does not allow page re-directing for paypal payment. How do I fix this problem. It occurs with several sites where it was not a previous problem. When I press "allow", I get returned to the very beginning of the order process.

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Hello retech1982, be sure you have UNchecked the Warn me when websites try to redirect or reload the page, go from : Firefox button > options > options > Advanced > General > Accessibility > Warn me when websites try to redirect or reload the page [ ] > OK.

EDIT: Tools > Options > Advanced..... (in xp)

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Hello retech1982, be sure you have UNchecked the Warn me when websites try to redirect or reload the page, go from : Firefox button > options > options > Advanced > General > Accessibility > Warn me when websites try to redirect or reload the page [ ] > OK.

EDIT: Tools > Options > Advanced..... (in xp)

thank you

Modified by ideato

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This box was already unchecked. What else could cause the problem?

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When you press Allow, what is that for? If it's not a redirect warning (discussed in your earlier post) or a pop-up window, it might be a step added by one of your add-ons.

Do you want to try Firefox's Safe Mode? That's a standard diagnostic tool to bypass interference by extensions (and some custom settings). More info: Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode.

You can restart Firefox in Safe Mode using

Help > Restart with Add-ons Disabled

In the dialog, click "Start in Safe Mode" (not Reset)

Any difference?

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Can you attach a screenshot?

Use a compressed image type like PNG or JPG to save the screenshot.

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I was redirected to Paypal from ebay, but the Paypal page did not allow me to complete the transaction. There was a message on the left side that said I would complete the transaction here. On the upper right side of the page, there was a language select menu with one choice-English. The rest of the page was blank. I called ebay customer support and was told it was a browser problem. The rep said to use IE, and I did with no problems. I won't know if any possible solution fixes the problem until I order something else from ebay,, and that may not happen for months.

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Thanks to ideato, but I have the same problem. The vendors I've noticed this with so far are: Daz3d, Renderosity, and just now CafePress.

  My option of "Warn me when websites try to redirect or reload the page" is and has been unchecked. This seems to be a new problem, possibly with the 23.0 update - and 23.0.1 didn't help.
  If there's a beta or an alpha that solves this, I'd like to know about it.
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Hi Trelligan, is the problem that Firefox requires your approval to redirect, or that part of the page is blank?

Firefox 23 has a new feature to block mixed content in pages. If you notice a "shield" icon appearing to the left of the URL in the address bar, check out this article: Mixed content blocking in Firefox

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Nope, the shield never appeared.

  I had the problem again with CafePress and Daz3d. Renderosity worked; I might have confused my vendors, but they can be taken off the list.
  I tried to find a menu option to remove this 'feature'. I suppose it's in Advanced somewhere. It seems like a good idea, I just wanted to test...
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Hi Trelligan, if there is no shield icon, then there is a not a mixed content issue. It must be some other issue. Have you tested in Firefox's Safe Mode? That's a standard diagnostic tool to bypass interference by extensions (and some custom settings). More info: Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode.

You can restart Firefox in Safe Mode using

Help > Restart with Add-ons Disabled

In the dialog, click "Start in Safe Mode" (not Reset)

Any difference?

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I really appreciate your (spookily timely) help. Yes, I did try safe mode once.

  The problem with testing this problem is that I have to have something in the cart to buy, and if it works I've bought it.
  I was hoping to find that someone else had already done the logic and experimenting part, and the solution was just 'out there'. I did get one response (from Daz3d) that said Firefox had been having a problem with PayPal on their site, but no details.
  And as soon as I buy what I need using a credit card, as far as they're concerned the problem is done.
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Hi Trelligan, you can try switching to Safe Mode the next time this problem occurs. Assuming you're not in a private window, Firefox should retain your cart and return you to the same page.