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Sorry, Request-URI Too Large. The requested URL's length exceeds the capacity limit for this server. request failed: URI too long Please check the URL for proper spelling and capitalization.

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Sorry, Request-URI Too Large. The requested URL's length exceeds the capacity limit for this server. request failed: URI too long Please check the URL for proper spelling and capitalization. If you're having trouble locating a destination on Yahoo!, try visiting the Yahoo! home page or look through a list of Yahoo!'s online services. Also, you may find what you're looking for if you try searching below. Also I can't look up my e-mail!

Sorry, Request-URI Too Large. The requested URL's length exceeds the capacity limit for this server. request failed: URI too long Please check the URL for proper spelling and capitalization. If you're having trouble locating a destination on Yahoo!, try visiting the Yahoo! home page or look through a list of Yahoo!'s online services. Also, you may find what you're looking for if you try searching below. Also I can't look up my e-mail!

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This issue can be caused by corrupted cookies.

Clear the cache and the cookies from sites that cause problems.

"Clear the Cache":

  • Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Offline Storage (Cache): "Clear Now"

"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:

  • Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"

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I uninstalled Mozilla Firefox 5.0 earlier today(Sat. the 27th, 2011) and it cleared it up for a while after I installed the newer Mozilla Firefox 6.0 from doing the above Uri to large thingy. Then I just got back on again a little bit ago Saturday Evening and it's doing it again after trying everything else and not being Computer saavy I'll try your idea if that doesn't work I'll be taking my Windows 7 Laptop to a tech and see if he can help me out...Thanks...KrystalKlear65

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