Can't logout of AOL using Firefox, Can logout using Safari.Prefer Firefox. Help
Loaded FireFox 58.0.1 Cannot logout of AOL using FireFox Can logout of AOL using Safari Prefer FireFox so please offer solution Thanks
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The website login status is stored in special cookies.
Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache.
- Clear the Cache and
- Remove Cookies
Warning ! ! This will log you out of sites you're logged in to. You may also lose any settings for that website.
Type about:preferences<enter> in the address bar.
- Cookies; Select Privacy. Under History, select
Firefox will Use Custom Settings. Press the button on the right side called Show Cookies. Use the search bar to look for the site. Note; There may be more than one entry. Remove All of them.
- Cache; Select Advanced > Network.
[v57+] Select Privacy. Across from Cached Web Content, Press Clear Now.
Separate Security Issue: Update your Flash Player Note: Windows users should download the ActiveX for Internet Explorer. and the plugin for Plugin-based browsers (like Firefox).
Note: Windows 8 and Windows 10 have built-in flash players and Adobe will cause a conflict. Install the plugin only. Not the ActiveX.
Flash Player Version: Version 28.0.0.161
https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Direct link scans current system and browser Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>
https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ Step 1: Select Operating System Step 2: Select A Version (Firefox, Win IE . . . .) Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only> +++++++++++++++++++ See if there are updates for your graphics drivers https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/upgrade-graphics-drivers-use-hardware-acceleration
Modified by FredMcD
What happens if you try to logout?
There might be third-party issues with clearing cookies from another domain if you can't log off. You can test this by temporarily enabling third-party cookies.
To see all History and Cookie settings, choose:
- Options/Preferences -> Privacy & Security -> Firefox will: "Use custom settings for history"
- https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Options+window+-+Privacy+panel