You can find the connection settings in Tools > Options > Advanced : Network : Connection

If you do not need to use a proxy to connect to internet then select "No Proxy"

See "Firefox connection settings":

• Firefox can't load websites but other browsers can

It worked - thanks!!!!!

You're welcome

that's a one time fix, the next time you open the browser it happens again, is there a more permanent fix? I have better things to do with my life than go through this every time I open a browser.

Start Firefox in Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode to check if one of the extensions is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).

• Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
• https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode

See also:

• http://kb.mozillazine.org/Preferences_not_saved