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Bingmaps will not load - WebGL is disabled for my browser

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When I try to use bingmaps, I get the message "WebGL is disabled for your browser". How do I fix this?

When I try to use bingmaps, I get the message "WebGL is disabled for your browser". How do I fix this?

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Enter about:config in the address bar and confirm that webgl.disabled = false. You can try to switch webgl.force-enabled to true.

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Do you have the same issue with Firefox in Troubleshoot Mode? https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/diagnose-firefox-issues-using-troubleshoot-mode#w_how-to-start-firefox-in-4troubleshoot-modesf5safe-modesf

Did you try clearing the browser cache? https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-clear-firefox-cache#

What security software are you running beside MS Defender?

Are you running pro version of Windows? If so, you should have Windows Sandbox enabled for testing. https://www.howtogeek.com/399290/how-to-use-windows-10s-new-sandbox-to-safely-test-apps/

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I started Firefox in Troubleshoot mode by holding the shift key down while starting Firefox. Same problem with bingmaps. I cleared the browser cache - same problem. I only have MS Defender. I am using Windows 11, and could not find the sandbox feature.

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Enter about:config in the address bar and confirm that webgl.disabled = false. You can try to switch webgl.force-enabled to true.

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