Firefox Issues (personal, not a flaw perse)

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The discussion revolves around issues experienced by a user after upgrading to Firefox Version 1.5, specifically the inability to access the internet while other programs, like Internet Explorer, continue to function. The scope includes troubleshooting connectivity problems related to software and network settings.

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Main Points Raised

  • The original poster reports that after upgrading to Firefox 1.5, they can no longer access the internet, despite Internet Explorer functioning normally.
  • Some participants inquire about the type of wireless network being used, suggesting that router settings may need to be restored to factory defaults.
  • One participant suggests deleting the Firefox profile as a potential solution, providing a link for reference.
  • Another participant notes that Firefox and Internet Explorer use the same ports (port 80), implying that the issue may not be port-related if IE is working.
  • The original poster updates that their ADSL router has been repaired, but the issue persists, with no programs other than IE able to access the internet.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the cause of the issue, with multiple suggestions offered and no clear resolution identified.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved aspects regarding the specific network configuration and the impact of recently installed software on connectivity. The discussion does not clarify the relationship between the upgrade and the connectivity issues.

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I have been using Firefox v happily for a long time now, however, after upgrading to Version 1.5 on my laptop it has lost the ability to access the internet!

Some additional info:
the laptop connects to the web via a wireless LAN,
firefox DOES load but displays the 'Page cannot be loaded' screen
at the time of my upgrade, I also installed MSN messenger
Also I reactivated IE

THis program too cannot access the internet - I have tried a sysem restore and uninstallation/reinstallation to no avail - any ideas?

NB - there is a high percentage chance that it could be ports related : which ports need to be open for the 2 programs to work. - OH another fact - IE still runs and can access internet.
 
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What kind of wireless network are you on? Ad-hoc? Or do you have a wireless router? If you have a router, get into it's settings and try restoring them to the factory default. I've had to do that a couple times after installing certain programs on my lappy.
 
Firefox runs on the same ports as IE(port 80). If IE is accessing webpages then your problem is elsewhere.
 
An update, my ADSL router which provides the broadband link has just been repaired and this has allowed me to investigate the problem more, it is now apparent NO other programs except IE can access internet!

any ideas why/any solution?
 

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