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Some videos and other websites no longer work in Firefox but still OK in internet explorer

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  • Nuɖoɖo mlɔetɔ FredMcD

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In Firefox, when I click on some YouTube videos, I get an errot message. The same link works fine in internet explorer.

The NY times Kenken puzzle page, http://www.nytimes.com/ref/crosswords/kenken.html?8qa&_r=0 no longer comes up properly, none of the puzzle links appear on screen. that website is fine in Internet Explorer.

A week ago, both worked fine.

In Firefox, when I click on some YouTube videos, I get an errot message. The same link works fine in internet explorer. The NY times Kenken puzzle page, http://www.nytimes.com/ref/crosswords/kenken.html?8qa&_r=0 no longer comes up properly, none of the puzzle links appear on screen. that website is fine in Internet Explorer. A week ago, both worked fine.

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What is the error message you get?

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With the YouTube video, it just says "An error occurred. Please try again later." Same message every time. Same link works fine in Internet Explorer.

With the NY Times website, it comes up as if it wasn't recognising the html code, just a few lines of text.

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Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache.

  • Clear the Cache

How to clear the Firefox cache {web link}

and

  • Remove Cookies

This will log you out of all sites you're logged in to. Press the <Alt> or <F10> key to bring up the tool bar. Followed by;

Windows; Tools > Options Linux; Edit > Preferences Mac; application name > Preferences

Then Privacy. Under History, select Firefox will Use Custom Settings. There is a button on the right side called Show Cookies.

If there is still a problem, Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} While you are in safe mode; Press the <Alt> or <F10> key to bring up the tool bar. Followed by;

Windows; Tools > Options Linux; Edit > Preferences Mac; application name > Preferences

Then Advanced > General. Look for and turn off Use Hardware Acceleration.

Poke around safe web sites and see if there is still a problem. Then restart.