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The display has switched from desktop to Android - how do I switch back? thanks

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While browsing using google the display went from the usual full screen, to what looks like a list - I understand that this may be the display used for smart phones. I need to go back to the full service display for a desktop computer.

While browsing using google the display went from the usual full screen, to what looks like a list - I understand that this may be the display used for smart phones. I need to go back to the full service display for a desktop computer.

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Hi,

You can try to Forget About This Site via History (Alt + S) > Show All History; search for the problematic sites on the top right Search box and right-click a result.

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If you use extensions (Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) like Adblock Plus or NoScript or Flash Block that can block content then make sure that such extensions aren't blocking content.

Reload web page(s) and bypass the cache to refresh possibly outdated or corrupted files.

  • Press and hold Shift and left-click the Reload button.
  • Press "Ctrl + F5" or press "Ctrl + Shift + R" (Windows,Linux)
  • Press "Command + Shift + R" (MAC)

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

"Clear the Cache":

  • Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"

"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:

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

Start Firefox in Safe Mode to check if one of the extensions (Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Appearance).

  • Do not click the Reset button on the Safe mode start window or otherwise make changes.