I keep getting this error for seemingly random websites: Content Encoding Error The page you are trying to view cannot be shown because it uses an invalid or unsupported form of compression.
I am getting the content encoding error on random websites, even simple ones like walmart.com. I also get re-directed to strange random websites from time to time. I have done a malware check and updated firefox but it still happens.
I am getting the content encoding error on random websites, even simple ones like walmart.com. I also get re-directed to strange random websites from time to time. I have done a malware check and updated firefox but it still happens.
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- "Clear the Cache": Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Offline Storage (Cache): "Clear Now"
- "Remove the Cookies" from sites that cause problems: Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"
Start Firefox in Use Troubleshoot Mode in Firefox to check if one of the add-ons is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Tools > Add-ons > Themes).
- Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
See:
- Troubleshoot extensions, themes and hardware acceleration issues to solve common Firefox problems
- Troubleshoot issues with plugins like Flash or Java to fix common Firefox problems
There are other things that need attention:
Your above posted system details show outdated plugin(s) with known security and stability risks that you should update.
- Shockwave Flash 10.0 r32
- Java Plug-in 1.6.0 for Netscape Navigator (DLL Helper)
Update the Flash plugin to the latest version.
Update the Java plugin to the latest version.
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html (Java Platform: Download JRE)