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i try to use firefox for all. most times on movies they dont work on firefox & do work on chrome. how can i make ff work on movie sites?

FredMcD replied
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when at snagfilms, watch32 etc none of the movies will run and at snagfilms firefox wont even open their home page. i want my default to work for all my movie (video) sites.what has chrome got in it that stops my firefox ?

when at snagfilms, watch32 etc none of the movies will run and at snagfilms firefox wont even open their home page. i want my default to work for all my movie (video) sites.what has chrome got in it that stops my firefox ?

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What does happen? Do you get error messages?

Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache.

  • Clear the Cache

Press the <Alt> or <F10> key to bring up the tool bar. Followed by;

Windows; Tools > Options Linux; Edit > Preferences Mac; application name > Preferences

Then Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: Clear Now

and

  • Remove Cookies

Press the <Alt> or <F10> key to bring up the tool bar. Followed by;

Windows; Tools > Options Linux; Edit > Preferences Mac; application name > Preferences

Then Privacy. Under History, select Firefox will Use Custom Settings. There is a button on the right side called Show Cookies.

If there is still a problem, Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} While you are in safe mode; Press the <Alt> or <F10> key to bring up the tool bar. Followed by;

Windows; Tools > Options Linux; Edit > Preferences Mac; application name > Preferences

Then Advanced > General. Look for and turn off Use Hardware Acceleration.

Poke around safe web sites and see if there is still a problem. Then restart.