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youtube keeps auto refreshing

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For many months now, YouTube will not function properly using Firefox. It continues to refresh. Or, when I hit the back browser button it does not go back, but rather refreshes the page. I essentially cannot use YouTube on Firefox.

Please advise

Thank you, Mike

For many months now, YouTube will not function properly using Firefox. It continues to refresh. Or, when I hit the back browser button it does not go back, but rather refreshes the page. I essentially cannot use YouTube on Firefox. Please advise Thank you, Mike

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Separate Security Issue: Update your Flash Player or remove it using these links; Uninstall Flash Player | Windows {web link} Uninstall Flash Player | Mac {web link}

Note: Windows users should download the ActiveX for Internet Explorer. and the plugin for Plugin-based browsers (like Firefox).

Note: Windows 8 and Windows 10 have built-in flash players and Adobe will cause a conflict. Install the plugin only. Not the ActiveX.

Flash Player Version: Version 32.0.0.101

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Direct link scans current system and browser Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ Step 1: Select Operating System Step 2: Select A Version (Firefox, Win IE . . . .) Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only> +++++++++++++++++++ See if there are updates for your graphics drivers https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/upgrade-graphics-drivers-use-hardware-acceleration

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MikesRoadTrip said

when I hit the back browser button it does not go back, but rather refreshes the page

I get around this by; When I find a link I want to check out, I open it in a new tab/window. Then when I am done, I close it and am back where I started.

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Flash was not the issue, I tried that.

I appreciate the world-around, but why would I want to do that? Clearly there is an issue with Firefox because I don't have this issue with YouTube on other browsers. And, I cannot be the only person with this continuous problem. Seems like a #bug that needs to be fixed.

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MikesRoadTrip said

Flash was not the issue, I tried that.

FredMcD said

Separate Security Issue: Update your Flash Player