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freedmctr
May 22, 2006, 09:26 AM
Ever since I downloaded the latest version of Mozilla, I constantly receive the following message:
Server not found
Firefox can't find the server at www.askmehelpdesk.com.
* Check the address for typing errors such as
ww.example.com instead of
www.example.com
* If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer's network
connection.
* If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy make sure that Firefox is permitted to access the Web.

This doesn't happen with Internet Explorer. I have checked and rechecked my settings and can't get rid of it. Becoming very annoying.

Any ideas?
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Curlyben
May 22, 2006, 12:56 PM
This may seem like an odd question, but is it stuck in Offline mode ?
Go to file and towards the bottom is says Work Offline, this may be checked.
As the error message suggests are you running a firewall that is blocking FF's access to the net ?

Nez
May 22, 2006, 02:42 PM
I use Mozilla 1.7.13,their latest version.Have used Mozilla for years,with no problems.It is the "daddy" of Firefox.I have no trouble with either browser,when accessing AMHD,and I have my security settings on "paranoid" mode!
Just a thought.Make Firefox your default browser,if asked.

Curlyben
May 22, 2006, 02:52 PM
I find Full Paranoid mode with added Tinfoil Hat works best ;)

Chery
May 22, 2006, 03:00 PM
I find Full Paranoid mode with added Tinfoil Hat works best ;)

CUTE! Hey Curlyben, I love your new avatar.

So, that's what my problem was, the 'paranoid mode'... Thanks for the tip.

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/15/15_9_16.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZN)

freedmctr
May 23, 2006, 06:06 AM
This may seem like an odd question, but is it stuck in Offline mode ?
Go to file and towards the bottom is says Work Offline, this may be checked.
As the error message suggests are you running a firewall that is blocking FF's access to the net ?

No, none of these things. Also, it doesn't happen every time. I don't think it could be the firewall or I couldn't use FF at all. It usually happens when I'm going to a new website, and sometimes I can keep selecting the site, and it will finally come up but not always. Stinky little problem.