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Why am I blocked from seeing a known much used site?

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I can access site words only, no site view or normal screen. Warning says unsecured site, https.// does not work.

I can access site words only, no site view or normal screen. Warning says unsecured site, https.// does not work.

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Found add blocker was causing problem, turned off, all ok now.

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Hi, please try : uninstall Firefox. Then Delete the Mozilla Firefox Folders in C:\Program Files , C:\Program Files(x86) & C:\ProgramData Then restart system. Then run Windows Disk Cleanup. (Note: This should be Pinned and run Weekly, If never done below expect 10's of gig's) Then run it again and click the button that says Cleanup System Files. Note: your Firefox Profile is saved. But you should make a back up before you do :

Reinstall with Current Release Firefox 59.0.2 with a Full Version Installer

Please let us know if this solved your issue or if need further assistance.

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whatgives said

I can access site words only, no site view or normal screen. Warning says unsecured site, https.// does not work.

Is this the only HTTPS address giving you problems, or is it part of a larger pattern?

Firefox cannot actually tell whether the site is having a problem, even if it assumes that. Very often there is an intermediary between Firefox and the site that presents a "fake" site certificate, and that prevents Firefox from verifying that you are contacting the real server. The intermediary could be security software, or it could be malware.

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not enough info to correct problem

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whatgives said

not enough info to correct problem

Will say the same, what happened after trying my answer ?

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Found add blocker was causing problem, turned off, all ok now.

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Most such blockers can be set up to allow from sites that you select.