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Firefox seems to be reluctant to open links. When a friend on Steams gives me a link, clicking on it does not work. Why is this?

Firefox seems to be reluctant to open links. When a friend on Steams gives me a link, clicking on it does not work. Why is this?

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Please post the problem links. What problems are you having?

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FredMcD said

Please post the problem links. What problems are you having?

The problem applies to all links. When I try to open a link through Steam, Firefox does not open it.

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Now I'm having problems with putting links in a different text field. I try to drag a link to a steam window to send it to a friend and it does not work.

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SansleSkeleton said

When I try to open a link through Steam, Firefox does not open it.

What is steam?

Now I'm having problems with putting links in a different text field. I try to drag a link to a steam window to send it to a friend and it does not work.

Try using copy and paste for now.

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FredMcD said

SansleSkeleton said
When I try to open a link through Steam, Firefox does not open it.

What is steam?

Now I'm having problems with putting links in a different text field. I try to drag a link to a steam window to send it to a friend and it does not work.

Try using copy and paste for now.

1: Steam is an online thing where you can get workshop items, get software or games, or chat with friends. 2: I've been doing that.

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So, it's a web site? 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.

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. Across from Cached Web Content, Press Clear Now.

If there is still a problem, Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} While you are in safe mode;

Type about:preferences#advanced<Enter> in the address bar.

Under Advanced, Select General. Look for and turn off Use Hardware Acceleration.

Poke around safe web sites. Are there any problems?

Then restart.

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FredMcD said

So, it's a web site? 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.
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. Across from Cached Web Content, Press Clear Now.
If there is still a problem, Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} While you are in safe mode; Type about:preferences#advanced<Enter> in the address bar. Under Advanced, Select General. Look for and turn off Use Hardware Acceleration. Poke around safe web sites. Are there any problems? Then restart.

Steam is not a website. In this case, at least.