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Steps to Fix Proxy Server Refusing Connections in Firefox

1. Check and Disable Proxy Settings in Firefox:

   • Open Firefox.
   • Click on the Menu button (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner.
   • Select Settings (or Options).
   • Scroll down to Network Settings at the bottom and click Settings....
   • In the Connection Settings window, choose No proxy or Use system proxy settings.
   • Click OK to save changes.
   • Restart Firefox and check if the issue is resolved.

2. Check Windows Proxy Settings (if using system proxy):

   • Press Windows + I to open Settings.
   • Go to Network & Internet > Proxy.
   • Under Manual proxy setup, make sure the proxy server is turned Off unless you specifically use one.
   • If you use a proxy, verify the address and port are correct.
   • Restart Firefox and try again.

3. Clear Firefox Cache and Cookies:

   • Open Firefox.
   • Click the Menu button > Settings > Privacy & Security.
   • Scroll to Cookies and Site Data and click Clear Data.
   • Select Cached Web Content (and optionally Cookies and Site Data) and click Clear.
   • Restart Firefox.

4. Check for Malware or VPN Software:

   • Sometimes malware or certain VPN/proxy tools can interfere with proxy settings.
   • Run a full system antivirus scan.
   • If you are using VPN software, try disabling it temporarily to see if it resolves the connection issue.

5. Reset Firefox Settings (if the problem persists):

   • Open Firefox.
   • Click the Menu button > Help > More Troubleshooting Information.
   • Click Refresh Firefox.
   • This will reset Firefox to default settings and remove add-ons but keep your bookmarks and passwords.

If after these steps the problem persists, it could be an issue with your network or ISP blocking proxy connections.

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