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Secure connection Failed, all browsers for Linkedin, other websites work ok, VPN allows access to Linkedin

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Can anyone help me solve a problem I've been having for years. This generally affects some, but all websites. It happens with Linkedin and since it's generally well known and secure I am using it as an example.

I've tried flushing dns, releasing ipconfig, changing DNS to Google, reset proxy settings to "No proxy", tried other browsers, changed security.tls.version.max. to 0, but nothing has worked for me

If I use a VPN like tunnelbear I'm able to access the site no problem, so what gives?


My error: Secure Connection Failed

An error occurred during a connection to www.linkedin.com. SSL received a record that exceeded the maximum permissible length. Error code: SSL_ERROR_RX_RECORD_TOO_LONG

Been having this problem for a few years, but it's killing me that it's not going away.

Can anyone help me solve a problem I've been having for years. This generally affects some, but all websites. It happens with Linkedin and since it's generally well known and secure I am using it as an example. I've tried flushing dns, releasing ipconfig, changing DNS to Google, reset proxy settings to "No proxy", tried other browsers, changed security.tls.version.max. to 0, but nothing has worked for me If I use a VPN like tunnelbear I'm able to access the site no problem, so what gives? My error: Secure Connection Failed An error occurred during a connection to www.linkedin.com. SSL received a record that exceeded the maximum permissible length. Error code: SSL_ERROR_RX_RECORD_TOO_LONG Been having this problem for a few years, but it's killing me that it's not going away.

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I had no problem with the link.

‘ssl_error_rx_record_too_long’ or ‘cannot display the webpage’ Internet search; More often than not, you have something misconfigured!


There is security software like Avast, Kaspersky, BitDefender and ESET that intercept secure connections and send their own certificate.

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-cant-load-websites-other-browsers-can

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-and-other-browsers-cant-load-websites

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/secure-connection-failed-error-message

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/connection-untrusted-error-message

http://kb.mozillazine.org/Error_loading_websites