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What does it mean when I receive this message in Firefox: embed-run-active-content.js

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breeaos
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When a new screen on a website I am visiting loads, I see the message "requires embed-run-active-content.js" is this a legitimate software message or is this a sign of malware? I cannot find anything referring to that particular phrase.

When a new screen on a website I am visiting loads, I see the message "requires embed-run-active-content.js" is this a legitimate software message or is this a sign of malware? I cannot find anything referring to that particular phrase.

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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If you see this happening on all sites, I would be suspicious. If it's just one site, then I would be less concerned. Could you give the URL of page that generates this message?

cor-el
cor-el
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Do you have any content blocking extensions installed?

You can try these steps in case of issues with web pages:

You can reload web page(s) and bypass the cache to refresh possibly outdated or corrupted files.

  • Hold down the Shift key and left-click the Reload button
  • Press "Ctrl + F5" or press "Ctrl + Shift + R" (Windows,Linux)
  • Press "Command + Shift + R" (Mac)

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 > "Use custom settings for history" > Cookies: "Show Cookies"

Start Firefox in Safe Mode to check if one of the extensions (Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem.

  • Switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Appearance
  • Do NOT click the Reset button on the Safe Mode start window