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Links inactive for some time when opening pages

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Recently I faced a problem when all page links are inactive for some time (from 10 to 20 sec) when opening/updating some web pages. Page loads its contents, it can be scrolled, flash is working, but links can be used only after some delay. Examples are Twitch, http://www.bbccanada.com/, www.censor.net.ua, http://newsone.ua/ The same happens for my relative in another city. Tried reinstalling, resetting profile, disabling plugins, clearing cache... What can it be?

Kind regards, Alex

Recently I faced a problem when all page links are inactive for some time (from 10 to 20 sec) when opening/updating some web pages. Page loads its contents, it can be scrolled, flash is working, but links can be used only after some delay. Examples are Twitch, http://www.bbccanada.com/, www.censor.net.ua, http://newsone.ua/ The same happens for my relative in another city. Tried reinstalling, resetting profile, disabling plugins, clearing cache... What can it be? Kind regards, Alex

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Issue solved. There was a malware trojan in the system. Thanks anyone for looking into this

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I checked both pages. I was able to open page links while the pages were still loading.

BTW; Update your Shockwave Flash v14. http://get.adobe.com/shockwave/ The link for Flash Player is: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

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

  • Clear the Cache

How to clear the Firefox cache {web link}

and

  • Remove Cookies

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.

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FredMcD, looks like you were correct. I installed both plug-ins (updating Flash player) and issue is gone now. Thanks a lot for your help. Weird though anyway )

Kind regards, Alex

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After system restart the issue returned back... (

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Check your plugins and make sure the one you removed is still gone.

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Chosen Solution

Issue solved. There was a malware trojan in the system. Thanks anyone for looking into this