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Websites spamming my history

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When I go to certain web pages, the page would constantly reload. When I try to go back to the previous page, the website has spammed my history. I've restarted both my computer and application and it still does this. This only happens on certain websites though, not all.

When I go to certain web pages, the page would constantly reload. When I try to go back to the previous page, the website has spammed my history. I've restarted both my computer and application and it still does this. This only happens on certain websites though, not all.

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FredMcD
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the website has spammed my history

What do you mean by this?

Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache.

  • Clear the Cache and
  • Remove Cookies
    Warning ! ! This will log you out of sites you're logged in to.

Type about:preferences<Enter> in the address bar.

  • Cookies; Select Privacy. Under History, select Firefox will Use Custom Settings. Press the button on the right side called Show Cookies. Use the search bar to look for the site. Note; There may be more than one entry. Remove All of them.
  • Cache; Select Advanced > Network. Across from Cached Web Content, Press Clear Now.

If there is still a problem, Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh). While you are in safe mode;

Type about:preferences#advanced<Enter> in the address bar.

Under Advanced, Select General. Look for and turn off Use Hardware Acceleration.

Poke around safe websites. Are there any problems?

Then restart.