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Some webpage elements don't work on firefox or other browsers on my laptop that seem to be fine everywhere else

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One of these is the "apply now" button @

https://ebus2.hiav.networkrail.co.uk/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?OAFunc=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&p_svid=1768658&p_spid=6699960&refsh=0

Also, sometimes actions that ought to follow information input, such as updating card details in amazon, where there is no response or option to continue following inputting new card dates.

The problems are the same on firefox and on browsers I have not modified at all or installed add-ons in.

Any help with what the issue might be would be greatly appreciated.

One of these is the "apply now" button @ https://ebus2.hiav.networkrail.co.uk/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?OAFunc=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&p_svid=1768658&p_spid=6699960&refsh=0 Also, sometimes actions that ought to follow information input, such as updating card details in amazon, where there is no response or option to continue following inputting new card dates. The problems are the same on firefox and on browsers I have not modified at all or installed add-ons in. Any help with what the issue might be would be greatly appreciated.

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I tried the job site and had no problem. I am on Amazon but had no problem like that.

Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache.

  • Clear the Cache and
  • Remove Cookies
    Warning ! ! This will log you out of sites you're logged in to.

Type about:preferences<Enter> in the address bar.

  • Cookies; Select Privacy. Under History, select Firefox will Use Custom Settings. Press the button on the right side called Show Cookies. Use the search bar to look for the site. Note; There may be more than one entry. Remove All of them.
  • Cache; Select Advanced > Network. Across from Cached Web Content, Press Clear Now.

If there is still a problem, Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh). While you are in safe mode;

Type about:preferences#advanced<Enter> in the address bar.

Under Advanced, Select General. Look for and turn off Use Hardware Acceleration.

Poke around safe websites. Are there any problems?

Then restart.

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Chosen Solution

I tried the job site and had no problem. I am on Amazon but had no problem like that.

Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache.

  • Clear the Cache and
  • Remove Cookies
    Warning ! ! This will log you out of sites you're logged in to.

Type about:preferences<Enter> in the address bar.

  • Cookies; Select Privacy. Under History, select Firefox will Use Custom Settings. Press the button on the right side called Show Cookies. Use the search bar to look for the site. Note; There may be more than one entry. Remove All of them.
  • Cache; Select Advanced > Network. Across from Cached Web Content, Press Clear Now.

If there is still a problem, Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh). While you are in safe mode;

Type about:preferences#advanced<Enter> in the address bar.

Under Advanced, Select General. Look for and turn off Use Hardware Acceleration.

Poke around safe websites. Are there any problems?

Then restart.