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As of September 29, 2015, I can no longer compose or reply to email through Outlook Express. Please help!

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Firefox was updated on my system (Windows XP) on September 29, 2015. Since that update, my Outlook Express no longer allows me to compose or reply to email messages, but does allow me to read. What do I do?

Firefox was updated on my system (Windows XP) on September 29, 2015. Since that update, my Outlook Express no longer allows me to compose or reply to email messages, but does allow me to read. What do I do?

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

  • Clear the Cache and
  • Remove Cookies
    Warning ! ! This will log you out of sites you're logged in to.

Type about:preferences<Enter> in the address bar.

  • Cookies; Select Privacy. Under History, select Firefox will Use Custom Settings. Press the button on the right side called Show Cookies. Use the search bar to look for the site. Note; There may be more than one entry. Remove All of them.
  • Cache; Select Advanced > Network. Across from Cached Web Content, Press Clear Now.

If there is still a problem, Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} While you are in safe mode;

Type about:preferences#advanced<Enter> in the address bar.

Under Advanced, Select General. Look for and turn off Use Hardware Acceleration.

Poke around safe web sites. Are there any problems?

Then restart.