Consistant error message, "The proxy server is refusing connections" What to do now?

"The proxy server is refusing connections"
I believe the update caused this error EVERYTIME I open up firefox. I already know how to disable it since I looked it up. I went to Tools> Options> Advance> Network> Settings> and then the four options including "No proxy" which I've chosen so far. I have tried all four options (except manual, because this causes the error), and every one, but manual, solves it. But my real problem is that every time I close and open up firefox again, the option resets back to "Manual proxy configuration" and I have to choose "no proxy" again.
I opened up Safari to see if it works, and it does work. I think only firefox is affected with the error. I also tried re-installing firefox but didn't work.

Well, the problem is no longer there.. I don't know what I did, and I don't even think I did anything after giving up and waiting for an answer. But here's what is on user file: user_pref("yahoo.homepage.dontask", true);user_pref("network.protocol-handler.warn-external.dnupdate", false);"
Now I have a different problem.. My firefox no longer looks like the way I customized it before. It's bare and minimal.. not too sure if this is the default look, but that doesn't bother me much. The prob is after that changed, I can't seem to view youtube or dailymotion videos anymore on firefox. Video viewing is working on Google Chrome, however. It asked me to update my adobe flash player to view, but I already did. What should I call my previous problem? And should I post this new problem in a different thread?

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Nothing else to add.

Hi there,
You're running an old version of Safari. Before troubleshooting, try updating it to the latest version: 6.0. You can do this by clicking the Apple logo in the top left, then clicking Software update.
You can also update to the latest version of OS X, 10.8 Mountain Lion, from the Mac App Store for $19.99, which will automatically install Safari 6 as well, but this isn't essential, only reccomended.
Thanks, let me know if the update helps,
Nathan

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hello, i've tried it with a fresh copy of a catalan firefox & it's showing up as expected for me...
please try if it's the same when you launch firefox in safemode once (then it might be an issue with an extension hiding this setting) or else try a reset of firefox.
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Message "the proxy server is refusing connection" pops up when connecting to wi-fi

When I go to connect my other dell laptop to the wireless internet, the message (The proxy server is refusing to connect" comes up. it says further, "Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connections." Cannot figure out how to (re-configure?) firefox so that I can log onto wi-fi...

If you do not need to use a proxy to connect to internet then select "No Proxy"
See "Firefox connection settings":
* [[Firefox cannot load websites but other programs can]]

Whenever I try to go to a website I get the following message: The proxy server is refusing connections. How do I fix this?

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You can find the connection settings in Tools > Options > Advanced : Network : Connection
If you do not need to use a proxy to connect to internet then select "No Proxy"
See "Firefox connection settings":
* https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Firefox+cannot+load+websites+but+other+programs+can
* https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Server+not+found

I have Mozilla Firefox installed, but whenever I try to bring it up I get a message that says "The proxy server is refusing connections" What do I do?

<blockquote>Locking duplicate thread. 
Please continue here: [[/questions/853048]]</blockquote>
This is what follows the first statement;
"Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connections".
*Check the proxy settings to make sure they are correct. (Done)
*Contact your network administrator to make sure the proxy server is working.
I have called COMCAST, my internet service provider and they said there is nothing they can do for me.
I would appreciate an answer to this problem

The default "Use the system proxy settings" setting doesn't always work properly on Windows XP and in such a case it is better to select "No proxy".
You can find the connection settings in Tools > Options > Advanced : Network : Connection 
If you do not need to use a proxy to connect to internet then select "No Proxy"
See "Firefox connection settings":
* https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Firefox+cannot+load+websites+but+other+programs+can

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As above, was using the updated version for a short time before this happened

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Start Firefox in [[Safe Mode]] to check if one of the extensions is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).
*Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes
Press F10 or tap the Alt key to bring up the "Menu Bar" temporarily.

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See "Firefox connection settings":
* https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Firefox+cannot+load+websites+but+other+programs+can

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Redownloaded Firefox and continue to get this error message when trying to connect: The proxy server is refusing connections
Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connections.
Check the proxy settings to make sure that they are correct.
Contact your network administrator to make sure the proxy server is
working.

Go to Options > Advanced > Network > Connection > Settings and choose "No proxy".
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Not related to your question, but...
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*http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/products/ie/home

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hi I use autoproxy for cross over proxy in my country and i get this error all the time :
The proxy server is refusing connections
Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connections.
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Contact your network administrator to make sure the proxy server is
working.
what can I do?

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I received a message to upgrade my Firefox , when I upgraded to Firefox 6.0.2 it says (The proxy server is refusing connections .) I had a copy of Firefox 3.5.5, which works fine.

I received a message to upgrade my Firefox , when I upgraded to Firefox 6.0.2 it says (The proxy server is refusing connections .)
I had a copy of Firefox 3.5.5, which works fine.

Check the connection settings.
*Tools > Options > Advanced : Network : Connection > Settings
If you do not need to use a proxy to connect to internet then select "No Proxy" if the default "Use the system proxy settings" setting doesn't work.
See "Firefox connection settings":
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Firefox+cannot+load+websites+but+other+programs+can
Please update Firefox to the latest version via "Help > Check for Updates or Help > About Firefox" 
The Firefox 3.5.5 version that you use is no longer maintained with security and stability updates. 
Using unsupported Firefox versions is at your own risk and makes you vulnerable to attacks. 
Users of no longer supported Firefox versions are strongly recommended to update to the latest release that is supported by their system.
*Firefox 7.0.x: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all.html
*Firefox 3.6.x: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulnerability_(computing)
*http://www.mozilla.org/security/known-vulnerabilities/

Unable to open any website due to The proxy server is refusing connections, why?

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Check the connection settings.
*Tools > Options > Advanced : Network : Connection > Settings
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Options+window+-+Advanced+panel
If you do not need to use a proxy to connect to internet then select "No Proxy" if the default "Use the system proxy settings" setting doesn't work.
See "Firefox connection settings":
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Firefox+cannot+load+websites+but+other+programs+can

I can't get online through firefox (this keeps coming up THE PROXY SERVER IS REFUSING CONNECTIONS) but can through internet explorer?

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I tried all that stuff and none of it helped. I can't load any of the google applications in firefox now. They pop up with this screen.
This Connection is Untrusted
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What Should I Do?
If you usually connect to this site without problems, this error could mean that someone is trying to impersonate the site, and you shouldn't continue.
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Updated to firefox 3.6.6 on laptop and now it can't acces the net "The proxy server is refusing connections" I've restarted twice. My other computer in home works fine. Just not laptop on Network/WiFi

Can't access the web on lap. It's networked form main computer. The problem started just after I downloaded/updated to Firefox 3.6.6. That may be a coincidence. I get "The proxy server is refusing connections". Restarts don't help. My main computer is fine. I didn't update it.
== This happened ==
Just once or twice
== just after an update to 3.6.6

Firefox 3.6.6 made a change in prefs to use system proxy settings.
Check your proxy / network setting in Windows and change it to No Proxy, if you don't use a proxy.
Internet Options > Connections in the Windows Control Panel.

Consistant error message, "The proxy server is refusing connections" What to do now?

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