Suddenly get message: Proxy Server is refusing connection. How do I fix to access the Internet as before?

Had no problems getting on the Internet until about a week ago. Then suddenly when I tried to click on a website, I got this message: "proxy server is refusing connections"; however I have no proxy server when I go into My Computer and check under proxy server. I have tried uninstalling Mozilla Firefox and then downloading the new 4.0--which did, indeed, install.
Yet, when I clicked on the icon, I got the same old message.
How can hook back up to the browser so that I can go back online and access internet websites?

If you do not keep the "No Proxy" setting then see:
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Preferences_not_saved

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Can't launch or access Firefox. Get msg = Proxy Server is refusing connections.

Existing Firefox Icon & Shortcut stopped working. Have Dell W/ Vista.

Proxy Server Refusing Connections
When surfing via Firefox, you may sometimes encounter such a problem - "proxy server refusing connections", Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connection. Check the proxy settings to make sure that they are correct. Then Firefox rejects to connect to the Internet. Even though you have not made any proxy settings for your Firefox you may also get this error information. Perhaps you have started to get this annoying message everytime you try to use Firefox.
This is because Firefox has somehow changed its proxy settings automatically, for example, maybe it has imported proxy settings from other browsers such as Internet Explorer or some others. So it's easy to fix, what you need to do is just modify the proxy settings of Firefox manually and here's how -
Click "Tools" -> "Options";
Click "Network";
Click "Connection" -> "Settings";
Select "No proxy";
Click "OK"

Recently my firefox quit working and bring up a error message - proxy server is refusing connections - i havn't change any settings - is due to a mirciosoft upgrade?

it will still go to 1 or 2 sites but i can't get it to go to googgle or any major sites and my other computer uses the same internet connection and it has no problems at all - tried uninstalling and downloading a newer version - didn't work

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

"Proxy server is refusing connection" How can this be fixed; what is it?

When I try to download Firefox again, it says I have to close Mozilla Firefox to continue. I don't even have Firefox running. How can I close it if I'm not even using it? Why can't I reinstall Mozilla Firefox?

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":
*[[Firefox cannot load websites but other programs can]]

Proxy server is refusing connection. Can not open Firefox to scan for problem

I keep getting an error message: "Proxy server is refusing connection."
I can not access Firefox due to this message.
I went to Firefox site and ran the diagnosis scan with no success to clear symptom.
Running Windows 7 Home premium
I have Mcafee virus protection.
I have not knowingly connected to a proxy server.
I have two PC's running on a Cisco Systems router and the other PC is not having this symptom.

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]]

Proxy server is refusing connection, Why?

I can connect to the internet, but I can not get my e-mail. I get the message Proxy server is refusing connection.

lots of anti virus programs set themselves up as proxy servers to scan your mail. Perhaps your anti virus is dead.
Have you tried restarting your computer (Leaving the power unplugged or the battery removed for at least 2 minutes)

Proxy Server is refusing connection - I don't even know what this means.

When I try to open Firefox I get the message Proxy server is refusing connection. I don't know what this means.

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":
* [[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?

My web proider is Verizon Fios. I've contacted Verizon 4 times about this. I was instructed to delete Firefox and then download again. It didn't help. I'm able to get to your main window. Then, when I try to go to any website, the following window comes up: "The proxy server is refusing connections. Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connections. It tells me to "Check the proxy settings to make sure that they are correct." I tried that w/ my Verizon support person but how is one to know what "settings" are "correct"? Finally the window instructs: "Contact your network administrator to make sure the proxy server is working." Who would my "network administrator" be? It wasn't Verizon as they told me they don't support Mozilla.

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

Keep gettig this error message when trying to connect to Firefox The proxy server is refusing connections.

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...
It is important that you keep IE updated. The information included with your question, indicates that you are using IE7; you should update to IE8 for your own protection. IE9 will not be made available for Windows XP.
*http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/products/ie/home

I get this error 'The proxy server is refusing connections' i use autoproxy and use linux

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.
Check the proxy settings to make sure that they are correct.
Contact your network administrator to make sure the proxy server is
working.
what can I do?

hello dave, please check in the firefox ''menu ≡ > options > advanced > network > connection - settings...'' that firefox is set up to directly connect to the internet ('no proxy').
[[Firefox can't load websites but other browsers can]]
in addition since there is the malicious "general crawler" extension present in your list of addons, please perform a scan of your system with those two free security tools specialised in removing adware and browser hijackers:
* [http://www.malwarebytes.org/antimalware/ Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free]
* [http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/ Adwcleaner]
[[Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware]]

Everytime I receive an email with an address for the main content, all I get is the following statement "The proxy server is refusing connections" This happens evrytime and is very fraustrating.

I am working on an HP Compaq laptop using a wi-fi connection to o2 broadband.
Here is an example that I opened in my Outlook account this evening,
Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre is a 62.5 acre campsite located in the green belt on the outskirts of London. In the main, the camping is arranged in the wooded clearings. Facilities ranging from a single patrol to a District or even County Camp. 44 individual sites / 5 larger grassed areas; Halls Folley, Activity Field, Mole ... Read Full Article...
Posted: 07 Mar 2011 08:45 am
When I click onto the "Read Full Article..." tab I go to the Mozilla Firefox page which says there is a problem loading page - Mozilla Firefox, and then get the "The proxy server is refusing connections" and the o2 Broadband assistant then kicks in and starts trying to find the connections even though o2 broadband is connected.
I have tried re-installing Firefox but this does not improve the situation which is frustrating as I have to send everything to my work account so that I can read any further information.

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":
* [[Firefox cannot load websites but other programs can]]

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/

Keep getting "Proxy server is refusing connections, check proxy settings

I downloaded Firefox and I keep getting ..."Proxy server is refusing connections. Check proxy settings." What are proxy settings and where do I find them?

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
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?

As I said in the question when I click on the firefox link on the desktop this is what comes up (THE PROXY SERVER IS REFUSING CONNECTIONS Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connections) but I can get connected through Internet Explorer. I have uninstalled firefox and reinstalled firefox with no difference.

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
You have asked Firefox to connect securely to mail.google.com, but we can't confirm that your connection is secure.
Normally, when you try to connect securely, sites will present trusted identification to prove that you are going to the right place. However, this site's identity can't be verified.
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.
mail.google.com uses an invalid security certificate. The certificate is not trusted because it was issued by an invalid CA certificate. (Error code: sec_error_inadequate_key_usage)
Now I tried a couple of other sites and they all seemed to work okay, and if necessary I could click understand the risks and still access the site, but no go with google. Considering I use my google account for my calendar and gmail a lot, I am highly disappointed with this new update. I hate using IE and really prefer to use Firefox.

"Proxy server is refusing connections" error message, fixed with Network Settings but won't save my preferences. Have tried everything!

I always have to go
Firefox>Option>Network>Settings>Select Auto-Detect Proxy
Every time I open firefox.
I read the "Preferences Not Saved" Help but I don't have a User file in my Containing Folder, so I couldn't change that.
Deleted my prefs.js files, but when it automatically made a new one it was still stuck on "Manual Proxy Settings" which leads to the "Proxy server is refusing connections" error.
Any new ideas? Please?

Start Firefox in [[Safe Mode]] to check if one of the extensions or if hardware acceleration 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.org/kb/Safe+Mode
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Preferences_not_saved
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Preferences+are+not+saved

Suddenly get message: Proxy Server is refusing connection. How do I fix to access the Internet as before?

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