Proxies not working in firefox 1.04

LemonyBrainAid · 12-06-2005, 21:48

Title says it all..It's just like any firefox, few extensions, nothing much different...Anyone know why?

It's not working in the way that...
When i go to http://www.whatismyip.com, it shows my real IP and my NTL proxy instead of my chosen one..

bmxbandit · 12-06-2005, 22:10

does ie say any different? i'd tend to believe it...

ian@huth · 12-06-2005, 22:49

Have you made sure that the proxy is set to use port 8080? Sounds like you could have it set to use port 80.

Florence · 12-06-2005, 22:52

Working in Firefox here using port 8080

ian@huth · 12-06-2005, 23:01

I use the SwitchProxy extension with several proxies set in it. Makes it easy to switch from no proxy to any of the ones in the list. Just have to right click the proxy info in the bottom right of the status bar and click on the one you wish to use.

https://addons.mozilla.org/extension...umpg=10&id=125

LemonyBrainAid · 12-06-2005, 23:15

I use switchproxy also, but i have the same problem. Even with port 8080 in IE & firefox..

nffc · 12-06-2005, 23:20

Right dude (kid

) have you tried disabling/removing SwitchProxy and using the normal proxy settings?

Also, I have the Prefbar extension, which lets you turn proxies on and off quickly.

SwitchProxy once hung FF totally to the extent it wouldn't load on mine, so I had to remove. A lot of the actual data is held remotely I think.

And 12... that takes some doing. You must be the youngest on here and by some margin too.

LemonyBrainAid · 13-06-2005, 16:56

I installed switchproxy because it didn't work before..

And yeah, I'm pretty young... :p

nffc · 13-06-2005, 23:10

Dunno what to suggest then kiddo. Is it just firefox related?

If it is, then try wiping FF, plus your profile directory, and re-installing from scratch. It may well be something's corrupted.

Chris W · 14-06-2005, 01:06

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Originally Posted by LemonyBrainAid

I use switchproxy also, but i have the same problem. Even with port 8080 in IE & firefox..

so you have the same problem in IE as well... this suggests it is not browser related....

Have you tried using other sites that detect your proxy, for example- www.all-nettools.com has a proxy test that you can use (click on toolbox iirc)

LemonyBrainAid · 14-06-2005, 17:22

Still doesn't find the proxy i've configured.. Tried another proxy, same..

Nemesis · 14-06-2005, 17:29

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Originally Posted by LemonyBrainAid

Still doesn't find the proxy i've configured.. Tried another proxy, same..

It's the ntl proxies that cause the problem ...

Go and take a look at my PC and use that proxy.

It's about the only one I have found that is reliable.
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Originally Posted by LemonyBrainAid

I installed switchproxy because it didn't work before..

And yeah, I'm pretty young... :p

But a quick learner, and now with added Vb experience

Raistlin · 14-06-2005, 17:31

I think I've missed something here.....

There must be a relationhip between Simon M and LBA right?

Or have I lost the plot?

Nemesis · 14-06-2005, 17:32

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Originally Posted by Raistlin

I think I've missed something here.....

There must be a relationhip between Simon M and LBA right?

Or have I lost the plot?

Correct, he's my Son ...

Yes the Son of Nemesis is here too

LemonyBrainAid · 14-06-2005, 17:33

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Originally Posted by Simon M

It's the ntl proxies that cause the problem ...

Go and take a look at my PC and use that proxy.

It's about the only one I have found that is reliable.

Your PC? Icky... :P

But yeah, I'll check it..
Stupid NTL proxies, not doing what they're supposed to..

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