Firefox 84.0.2 not playing embedded Youtube videos.
Getting errors messages like;
An error occurred. Please try again later. (Playback ID: esTXxYqBr25ETVYS)
Tried resetting FF, clearing cache and cookies etc. to no avail.
This started about a week ago.
Youtube webpage is working properly, just embedded videos are fubar.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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There is security software like Avast, Kaspersky, BitDefender and ESET that intercept secure connection certificates and send their own.
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
Websites don't load - troubleshoot and fix error messages
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Error_loading_websites
No help !
Make sure you are not blocking content.
Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link}
A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh). Is the problem still there?
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache.
Warning ! ! This will log you out of sites you're logged in to. You may also lose any settings for that website.
- How to clear the Firefox cache {web link}acking-protection-firefox-desktop
Safe mode - no fix, problem still there
Cleared cookies and cache - no fix, problem still there
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No problems with Chrome but I don't like that browser :P
Start your Computer in safe mode with network support. Then start Firefox. Try Secure websites. Is the problem still there?
http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Linux+Safe+Mode Starting Any Computer In Safe Mode; Free Online Encyclopedia
Started PC in safe mode.
Problem persists !
Firefox won't play embedded videos, playback direct from Youtube page OK
I called for more help.
Use these links to create a new profile.
Use this new profile as is. Is the problem still there?
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-run-firefox-when-profile-missing-inaccessible
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox#Navigating_to_the_profile_folder
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/profile-manager-create-and-remove-firefox-profiles
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/back-and-restore-information-firefox-profiles
Type about:profiles<enter> in the address bar.
New profile works !
Thanks :)
Short-lived joy - broke again
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Thank you for contacting Mozilla Support.
Latest FF85 update appears to have fixed the problem !
Suluhisho teule
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