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Firefox opens, but can not open a web page, and then the " timed out" message is displayed. Internet Explorer works.

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seayatwo
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Firefox opens, but can not open a web page, and then the " timed out" message is displayed. Internet Explorer works.

Firefox opens, but can not open a web page, and then the " timed out" message is displayed. Internet Explorer works.

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alan_r
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Your Ask Toolbar is a major source of problems.

Google for information and advice about getting rid of it.

You can try removing any sign of it in Add-ons>Extensions and Plug-ins. Also go to Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs(Programs and Features in Win7).

seayatwo
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Thanks Alan r for your help, in a bid to rid myself of this curse, Ask Toolbar I eventually had to uninstalled Firefox and any / all references to it including add ons. After uninstalling I had to use a registry cleaner, Reg Seeker to get rid of the remnants(148 entries). Again, many thanks.........................