When I use Google I can access websites and emails fast but with Firefox I am being timed out - I am not technical - what is most likely to be causing this problem as I would like to get rid of Google before they start selling information.
I have even been timed out of asking this question. Even main websites such as the BBC are being timed out?
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Regarding Google and their privacy policy you may be interested in https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2012/02/how-remove-your-google-search-history-googles-new-privacy-policy-takes-effect
What is your connection presumably some sort of broadband rather than a slow dial-up modem that is rarely used in the UK.
The BBC actually has a dignostic page that should confirm your connection speed, and includes links to other sites also able to run tests.
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/diagnostics#results <-- clicable link -- (blue) --
It is possible that some security software is blocking firefox access, what Firewall and security software do you use, that is probably the commonest reason for problems. Have a look at these articles for suggestions
- cannot connect after upgrading Firefox
- firefox cannot load websites but other programs can
- error loading web sites
- Are all websites being affected with Firefox or only some ?
- see error loading web sites_the-problem-only-happens-in-firefox
Your firefox settings, for instance for proxy use may be incorrect if nothing at all on the web will connect