I cant access my aol email in firefox without dumping cookies and history. How can I fix this?
Had no problem until other user on this computer messed with their outlook account. I do not use outlook at all I use only aol. I use firefox browser at all times. My operating systems is a pc windows 7
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Clear the cache and cookies only from websites that cause problems.
"Clear the Cache":
- Firefox/Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"
"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:
- Firefox/Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"
If clearing cookies doesn't work then it is possible that the cookies.sqlite file that stores the cookies is corrupted.
Rename (or delete) cookies.sqlite (cookies.sqlite.old) and delete other present cookies files like cookies.sqlite-journal in the Firefox profile folder in case the file cookies.sqlite got corrupted.
You can use this button to go to the Firefox profile folder:
- Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Show Folder (Linux: Open Directory; Mac: Show in Finder)
Unrelated, but you may want to check for some malware as you seem to have some programs considered as malware.
- Linksicle 1.8.2.0 (Inactive)
- MySearchDial NewTab 9.5.3 (Inactive)
- mysearchdial.com 1.6.0 (Inactive)
SCAN WITH
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
- MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware
- TDSSKiller - AntiRootkit Utility
- Hitman Pro
- ESET Online Scanner
Microsoft Security Essentials is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP if you don't already have one.
Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.