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Clicking buttons on Outlook.com does not open the links in Firefox

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When I login in my Windows live account using the new website outlook.com.The inbox page opens.But when I click on any of the links. eg When I click on New button to compose a mail processing icon comes on cursor for 5 to 6 seconds and then nothing happens.But when I open this website in Internet explorer it works properly.I have also tried this website by running in safe mode but there was no improvement.

When I login in my Windows live account using the new website outlook.com.The inbox page opens.But when I click on any of the links. eg When I click on New button to compose a mail processing icon comes on cursor for 5 to 6 seconds and then nothing happens.But when I open this website in Internet explorer it works properly.I have also tried this website by running in safe mode but there was no improvement.

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Hi,

Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache. In order to try to fix these problems, the first step is to clear both cookies and the cache. Note: This will temporarily log you out of all sites you're logged in to. To clear cache and cookies do the following:


  1. Go to Firefox > History > Clear recent history or (if no Firefox button is shown) go to Tools > Clear recent history.
  2. Under "Time range to clear", select "Everything".
  3. Now, click the arrow next to Details to toggle the Details list active.
  4. From the details list, check Cache and Cookies and uncheck everything else.
  5. Now click the Clear now button.

Further information can be found in the Clear your cache, history and other personal information in Firefox article.

If the problem persists you can Reset Firefox and check.

The Reset Firefox feature can fix many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information. Note: This will cause you to lose any Extensions, Open websites, and some Preferences.

To Reset Firefox do the following:

  1. Go to Firefox > Help > Troubleshooting Information.
  2. Click the "Reset Firefox" button.
  3. Firefox will close and reset. After Firefox is done, it will show a window with the information that is imported. Click Finish.
  4. Firefox will open with all factory defaults applied.


Further information can be found in the Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings article.

Did this fix your problems? Please report back to us!

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Thank you for your response.:)

I have cleared the cache cookies and even reset the firefox. This problem persists from the day Microsoft launched this new website.At that time I also tried using this website,but couldn't use it.It clearly indicates it is problem with this website.

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You can try to report it. The Live forum would also be helpful.

As a test you may want to temporarily disable the security software (antivirus, firewall etc.) for a few minutes and check.

Disabling pitfalls

You can also try deleting all existing instances of Firefox and its related processes/files in all the different configuration modules/areas of the security software like process monitoring, sub/spawned process control, virtualization, HIPS etc., in addition to the security software's main configuration panel. Instead create new fully allowed/trusted rules for Firefox + its related processes in all the different modules/panels - a genuine/original Firefox installer as well as all the installed EXEs (Application) and DLLs (Application extension) are digitally signed by Mozilla Corporation (right-click > Properties > Digital Signatures). Even otherwise, some security software may also ask again when Firefox and/or its sub processes are started, and you may be able to allow/trust at that time. Please see this.

AV/Firewalls Configuration