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I keep getting Error 404 message when opening some websites. The site comes up briefly then goes to message. Same site works in Safari every time.

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bigrog
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When trying to access a new website either by typing it in or being redirected from another window, the website I want will flash up then go to a Server Error "404 - File or directory not found." The same website will work perfectly in Safari. I am on a Mac running OS X 10.6.8 & Firefox 32.0.2. The problem is only recent, probably since the latest update of Firefox.

When trying to access a new website either by typing it in or being redirected from another window, the website I want will flash up then go to a Server Error "404 - File or directory not found." The same website will work perfectly in Safari. I am on a Mac running OS X 10.6.8 & Firefox 32.0.2. The problem is only recent, probably since the latest update of Firefox.

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FredMcD
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Please enter the web links so we can check them out.

cor-el
cor-el
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Clear the cache and remove cookies only from websites that cause problems.

"Clear the Cache":

  • Firefox > Preferences > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"

"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:

  • Firefox > Preferences > Privacy > "Use custom settings for history" > Cookies: "Show Cookies"

Modified by cor-el