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Suddenly can no longer get on net with firefox, even after re-downloading after getting on with Explorer ... says "unable to connect".

JewettSusan
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I have always used Firefox. Today it was unable to connect. Rebooted my computer AND the modem/router. Other computer on network CAN get on with Firefox. I can get on with Explorer. When I try Firefox window comes up with "Unable to connect ... Firefox can't establish a connection to the server at www.bing.com" (or any other URL).

I have always used Firefox. Today it was unable to connect. Rebooted my computer AND the modem/router. Other computer on network CAN get on with Firefox. I can get on with Explorer. When I try Firefox window comes up with "Unable to connect ... Firefox can't establish a connection to the server at www.bing.com" (or any other URL).

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Problem started after you updated Firefox? Your firewall may not recognize the new version of Firefox and won't allow it access to the internet.


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Problem started after you updated Firefox? Your firewall may not recognize the new version of Firefox and won't allow it access to the internet.


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