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Firefox can't establish a connection to the server at www.googleadservices.com

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Gailhhi
Gailhhi
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The above is the error message I receive when I try to connect to a website listed from a search.

The above is the error message I receive when I try to connect to a website listed from a search.

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nidal1
nidal1
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I have the same problem on pages already saved om bookmarks. Need help

nidal1
nidal1
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I have the same problem on pages already saved om bookmarks. Need help

Gailhhi
Gailhhi Question owner
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https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/897087?s=Firefox+can%27t+establish+a+connection+to+the+server&r=4&e=sph&as=s

I found the answer to my problem at this site on Firefox help forum.

Hope this helps.

Rvalntin
Rvalntin
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go to you host file C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc and you will see many sites that have been added via your virus protection etc.... CTL F and type the websites you cannot access ie. googleadservices and delete the entry.

Save the new host file and reopen a new browser and you should be able to surf to the website now. close host file, good to go.

Good luck, Happy surfing!