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when i try to open my yahoo mail i am getting a msg from firefox that sight is not allowing to open this is very new. just happened today. i have tried evrythi

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I am getting a message from firefox saying the sight will not open. I am trying to open my yahoo.mail this is the first time .was not doing this earlier today

I am getting a message from firefox saying the sight will not open. I am trying to open my yahoo.mail this is the first time .was not doing this earlier today

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What's your computer system and Firefox version?

What exactly does the message say?

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Do you use a bookmark or are you starting with the main (home) page of this website?

If you use a bookmark then navigate to the web page starting with the main page or the sign in page in case there is a problem with this bookmark.


This issue can be caused by corrupted cookies or cookies that are blocked.

Clear the cache and remove the cookies from websites that cause problems via the "3-bar" Firefox menu button (Options/Preferences).

"Clear the cache":

  • Firefox/Options/Preferences -> Advanced -> Network -> Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"

"Remove the cookies" from websites that cause problems.

  • Firefox/Options/Preferences -> Privacy -> "Use custom settings for history" -> Cookies: "Show Cookies"

You can try to set this pref to false on the about:config page. network.cookie.leave-secure-alone = false

You can open the about:config page via the location/address bar. You can accept the warning and click "I'll be careful" to continue.