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Firefox cannot connect on Groupon

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dottiedd
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When I am on Groupon, I cannot connect to the internet to select product of my choice. I thought it meant that the product was sold out. But, it happens so often, I think something must be wrong. When I go to the "Control Panel", I cannot find "System & Security" so that I can click "Review your computer status.

When I am on Groupon, I cannot connect to the internet to select product of my choice. I thought it meant that the product was sold out. But, it happens so often, I think something must be wrong. When I go to the "Control Panel", I cannot find "System & Security" so that I can click "Review your computer status.

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

  • Clear the Cache

Firefox/Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"

and

  • Remove Cookies

Warning ! ! This will log you out of all sites you're logged in to. Press the Alt or F10 key to bring up the tool bar. Followed by;

Windows; Tools > Options Linux; Edit > Preferences Mac; application name > Preferences

Then Privacy. Under History, select Firefox will Use Custom Settings. There is a button on the right side called Show Cookies.

If there is still a problem, Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} While you are in safe mode; Press the Alt or F10 key to bring up the tool bar. Followed by;

Windows; Tools > Options Linux; Edit > Preferences Mac; application name > Preferences

Then Advanced > General. Look for and turn off Use Hardware Acceleration.

Poke around safe web sites. Are there any problems?. Then restart.