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Firefox is my default browser; google default search engine - google search is not working

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FredMcD replied 5 years ago
KOZ
KOZ

If I try to search I get the following message (see attached image) Google 403. That is an error

I am minimally knowledgeable about computers.

Thanks for the help!

If I try to search I get the following message (see attached image) Google 403. That is an error I am minimally knowledgeable about computers. Thanks for the help!
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FredMcD
FredMcD

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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

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