Managed to block myself from using Firefox - help please..

ChelseaGirl

I have just tried to connect to the internet using my Firefox icon and have this message:

# The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few
moments.
# 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.

I think I accidentally clicked on a pop up that asked if I wanted to block it.

Please could someone tell me how to unblock it as I like to use IE and Firefox.

Thanks in advance.

aerostar

It was probably windows firewall, go into control panel, windows firewall, and look to see if firefox is blocked.

ChelseaGirl

Thank you. I've clicked on Control Panel, and then i have the option to 'Pick a Category'. Should I click on 'Security center'? And then what do i do please. Haven't a clue!

Thanks for your help so far.

[Deleted User]

Hi,

firstly, are you using windows firewall, you should have a wee icon in bottom right hand corner?

ChelseaGirl

On my main screen, I have an 'M' in a shield (McAfee I think). I can't see a windows icon.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[Deleted User]

Hi,

try a double click on it to open it, then you should be able to find what is blocked.

ChelseaGirl

It says 'Your computer is secure (no action required).'
If I click on the bit that says 'Firewall on' I get a list of features, but I'm still not sure where I should look to see if Firefox is blocked.

Thanks for helping.

[Deleted User]

Hi,

not familiar with McAfee, but found this, might help, scroll down to the McAfee Personal Firewall bit.

Have to go out now, so good luck.

ChelseaGirl

Fiddled around with something on McAfee and found that I had somehow managed to block it. have now successfully unblocked it. Phew!

Thank you so, so much for your help. x

[Deleted User]

Hi,

glad you're sorted, you be careful now.

Take care.

isabel.h

had the same thing an hour ago, right click on the internet icon, go to connect and re-connect to the right internet access, mine had changed to another provider