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I am unable to load some web pages, I get an error message saying unable to load page due to invalid or unsupported form of compression, this happens on the BBC news page for example. Any ideas how to overcome???

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OS is Windows7. I'm using the latest version of Mozilla Firefox I am unable to load some web pages, I get an error message saying unable to load page due to invalid or unsupported form of compression, this happens on the BBC news page for example. Any ideas how to overcome???

OS is Windows7. I'm using the latest version of Mozilla Firefox I am unable to load some web pages, I get an error message saying unable to load page due to invalid or unsupported form of compression, this happens on the BBC news page for example. Any ideas how to overcome???

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cor-el
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Reload web page(s) and bypass the cache.

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

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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