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The connection has timed out message

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Clementine25
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I have a MAC, I need to use Firefox to open a website. I've installed the certificate properly and the website was running well, a couple of days ago I'm not able to open the website and I've tried everything. Reinstall Firefox, import the certificate again, but nothing seems to work.

I keep getting the following message: The connection has timed out.

An error occurred during a connection to XXXX WEBSITE NAME XXXX 

   The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few moments.
   If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer’s network connection.
   If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure that Firefox is permitted to access the Web.
I have a MAC, I need to use Firefox to open a website. I've installed the certificate properly and the website was running well, a couple of days ago I'm not able to open the website and I've tried everything. Reinstall Firefox, import the certificate again, but nothing seems to work. I keep getting the following message: The connection has timed out. An error occurred during a connection to XXXX WEBSITE NAME XXXX The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few moments. If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer’s network connection. If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure that Firefox is permitted to access the Web.

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beatbullz
beatbullz
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same here, the last update simply broke the working older version of firefox for me

why not go and do less updates but good and tested ones.. its beyond me

i have the exact same problem like OP no its not my firewall, because i can access these website absolutly normal in any other browser on my pc i didnt changed anything in firefox settings, firewall, nor did i updated any addon etc.pp it occurred right after updating firefox...

i will now wait for another update fix, and i dont want to waste my time by tryin to fix it via 100 steps through cache or profile deleting, which doesnt fix it at all for the time i will simply use a different browser, and continue using it, until you get your sh.. together

FredMcD
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