When attempting to get online I get a message saying "The proxy server is refusing connections Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connections" what do I need to do?

I have a computer running Vista home premiun, it belongs to a co worker with teens, he asked me to check it out because it was not working correctly, I found several issues including a lack of microsoft updates (140 +) and a response to a question about defragging as "what???". I have now uploaded all current microsoft updates, and gone thru and remove all extras. I also loaded Secunia PSI, and scanned a number of times to ensure that everything loaded is up to date. I pretty much run all the same software on my own computers (3) and have neer encountered any issue.

Please try to set Firefox to use '''no proxy''' - [[Options window - Advanced panel#w_connection]] explains how.

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I have been using Firefox with no problems recently updated to new version and now getting message "The proxy server is refusing connection firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connection" what do I do?? thanks

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

You may have installed an extension that made changes to the connection settings.
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.

When attempting to use Firefox with TOR I get "Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that can't be found."even though neither is configured to use a prox

After installing TOR Browser Bundle 2.2.37-2, I get "Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that can't be found." even though neither is configured to use a proxy

Hi,
If the TOR Browser Bundle is installed you would have two versions of Firefox: the original Mozilla Firefox and the customized TOR Firefox. You can try to start the Firefox that was installed by TOR. If you have security software (antivirus, firewall etc.) installed, you can try deleting all existing instances of TOR and TOR Firefox and its related processes/files in all the different configuration areas/modules of the security software like process monitoring, sub/spawned process control, virtualization etc. in addition to the main AV/Firewall module. Instead create new fully allowed/trusted rules for TOR and TOR Firefox + its related processes. Even otherwise some security software may also ask again when TOR/TOR Firefox is started and you can try to allow/trust at that time. Please see [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Firewalls this].
[http://kb.mozillazine.org/Firewalls AV/Firewalls Configuration]
[https://blog.torproject.org/blog/new-tor-browser-bundles-20 Support]
You can also try [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/ updating the original Mozilla Firefox], set '''No Proxy''' in '''Tools''' ('''Alt '''+ '''T''') > '''Options '''> '''Advanced '''> '''Network '''> [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Options%20window%20-%20Advanced%20panel?as=u Settings] and check.

When trying to download iTunes, I get an error message saying "the instaler encountered errors before iTunes could be configured. Errors occured during installation." But it gives me no more information as to what I can do. Help please?

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I am running Firefox 3.5.4. When I try to upgrade to a newer version I get "Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connections." Then, I have to re-install 3.5.4 to get to the internet. I have Windows XP. How do I fix this?

Any version of Firefox above 3.5.4 I try to install will not let me get to the internet. Each Firefox gets upgraded it keeps giving me the error message that "Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connections." Then I need to re-install 3.5.4 to get to the internet. This is driving me nuts! How do I fix this?

You're welcome

HT4623 I am confused. I cannot get Gmail because an error message says the password or id id wrong. Also, I cannot find my iphone id.

I am confused. I cannot get Gmail because an error message says the password or id id wrong. Also, I cannot find my iphone id.
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Friend,
When you set a Gmail account you just need to enter your email account and password. It is impossible you enter the right information but it says "wrong". Double check it.
If you mentioned "iPhone ID" as your Apple ID, you can find it going to Settings>> iCloud. Check if you already sign in to. If not, sign in with your Apple ID and password. If you haven't created one, you can do it there.
Hop it will be helpful

Every time I click on the browser I get a Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connections.

I can't connect to the firefox browser. Every time that I click on the browser I get a " The proxy server is refusing connections. Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connections. " I've never had this problem before. I'm now force to use Google Chrome to browse the internet. Can you help me out. Thanks

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 have been using firefox for a long time, today when i tried to launch firefox i recieved "Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connections." i dont know how to fix this. I didnt change any settings.

I have been using firefox for a long time, today when i tried to launch firefox i recieved "Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connections." i dont know how to fix this. I didnt change any settings, im the only person who uses this computer

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]]

When I try to open Firefox I get a screen that says Firefox is configured to use a proxy server. I don't know what that is and I have no access to Firefox.

The above says it all, I think. I try to open Firefox and I get that screen I mentioned above. I have uninstalled and program twice and re-installed it three times with the same result.

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

After using Firefox for quite some time,I am now unable to connect to the internet using Firefox.I get a pop up message stating that Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connections.How to fix this?

The message also states that I should check the proxy settings to make sure thaey are correct-I have no idea what this means,and says also to contact the network administer to make sure the proxy server is working.This is my home computer so I guess I am the administer.If it is any help I run system mechanic 10.5,but cannot find anything in system mechanic that I recognize as helpful.

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.com/kb/Safe+Mode

When I attempt to watch online video , get "blocked plug in " message

when attempting to view online video feeds, get a "blocked plug ins' message????
Help please

Hi c,
Which browser are you using?

Received a message today that iTunes needed to reinstalled but when attempting to do so I get a message 'Service 'Apple Mobile Device' (Apple Mobile Device) failed to start. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system services' ???

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I am having this same problem. I took Kappy advice on restarting the Apple Mobile Device Service, however that did not work. I got this message in a pop up window that came up immediately.
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I have already uninstalled itunes, all the related programs and I cannot reinstall, this Apple Mobil Device message stops the install.
Can anyone please help?

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When attempting to reinstall iTunes, I get the following message "Service (Apple Mobile Device) failed to start. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system services" Any help appreciated

Hi emelville,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. You may need to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service. This article has instructions that may help:
How to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1567
If that doesn't resolve the issue, I would recommend trying a thorough uninstall and reinstall of iTunes as described here:
Issues installing iTunes or QuickTime for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1926
Cheers,
- Ari

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When attempting to get online I get a message saying "The proxy server is refusing connections Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connections" what do I need to do?

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