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Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connections. Problem loading page appears. What do I do?

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When clicking onto the Firefox Icon a window pops up stating the following: Proxy server is refusing connections Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connections. Problem loading page. What do I do?

When clicking onto the Firefox Icon a window pops up stating the following: Proxy server is refusing connections Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connections. Problem loading page. What do I do?

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cor-el
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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":