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Can't Sign In, Firefox on Windows 10

Former Member
Former Member over 6 years ago
I can't sign in to GC on my Windows10 laptop with Firefox browser. There is no Sign In dialogue box. I can with Microsoft Edge Browser on same laptop.

I can also sign in on my Mac with Firefox. The browser is synced b/w both laptops so all the Firefox security and privacy settings are the same on both computers.

I'm wondering if anybody has any ideas?

Nor can I sign into this forum on the Windows 10 with Firefox.
  • 0 over 6 years ago
    Try safe mode: Menu > Help > Restart with Addons Disabled

    If that works, then see if you have any addons that were recently updated and disable them, or report back here if you like.
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 6 years ago
    Well there ya go.
    Just signed into this forum with Firefox in Safe Mode.
    Thanks WillNorthYork.
    But, I'm not hugely tech savvy. What changes do I need to make to Firefox settings so I can sign in as per normal?
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 6 years ago
    Thanks again WNY.
    I disabled a McAfee "Web Advisor" extension and everything works as smooth as silk. It was updated 7 days ago.
    I don't think that add-on actually does much, or does it?
  • 0 over 6 years ago
    No worries!

    Yeah, most 3rd-party anti-virus apps have been terrible, for about the last 5-10 years, especially the ones that try to block web threats. I found that they either slow down browsing to molasses, or, as you found out, they break stuff.

    I would uninstall McAfee completely and just stick with Windows Defender, which is free and built-in to Windows 10.
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 6 years ago
    Advise is much appreciated, as with the quick response,
    Cheers.
  • 0 over 6 years ago
    No worries!

    Yeah, most 3rd-party anti-virus apps have been terrible, for about the last 5-10 years, especially the ones that try to block web threats. I found that they either slow down browsing to molasses, or, as you found out, they break stuff.

    I would uninstall McAfee completely and just stick with Windows Defender, which is free and built-in to Windows 10.


    Thanks WNY. This problem was bugging me for weeks. Mcafee disabled addin sorted the problem.