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i can no longer log on to my bank since installing firefox

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since installing firefox i have not being able to get past the log in page of my bank (Bank of Melbourne )

since installing firefox i have not being able to get past the log in page of my bank (Bank of Melbourne )

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Why not?

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I get to the log on page ,put in my no's and password but nothing happens,prior to changing browser it was ok but I did get a warning with the previous browser about active x controls.

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It appears that there are a couple of users reporting the same issues with bank connections. Could be some form of error, it could also be malware. Are you certain that it is THE proper bank's website? Have you tried a different browser?

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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. You may also lose any settings for that website.

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.

Then restart. Poke around safe websites. Are there any problems?