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Firefox 59. Google maps functionality fails. No zoom or 3d viewing working. Zoom goes from full zoom in to full zoom out in one click on mouse wheel

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When visiting Google Maps the mouse wheel does not scroll smoothly but goes from max to min in one degree CTRL+left mouse and SHIFT+Left mouse do not work and cant tilt map into 3D view Other than moving the map up/down/left/right there is no Maps functionality at all

When visiting Google Maps the mouse wheel does not scroll smoothly but goes from max to min in one degree CTRL+left mouse and SHIFT+Left mouse do not work and cant tilt map into 3D view Other than moving the map up/down/left/right there is no Maps functionality at all

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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.

If there is still a problem, Start Firefox in Safe Mode https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-using-safe-mode

A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh). Did this help?

While you are in safe mode;

Try disabling graphics hardware acceleration in Firefox. Since this feature was added to Firefox it has gradually improved but there are still a few glitches.

How to disable Hardware Acceleration {web link}

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Done that. It's all good Many thanks Bob

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