Not Getting Connections. Help Please.

[grandpajoe]

The proxy server is refusing connections

Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connections.

Check the proxy settings to make sure that they are correct.
Contact your network administrator to make sure the proxy server is working.

This message is coming up lots when I try to connect to a site. No particular site it is very random.what can I do to sort it please? Chris

[tamborine]

Open IExplorer & download Mozilla Firefox over current settings.

Why use a proxy server for Firefox ?

[grandpajoe]

Thanks for that "Tam.." But how do I do that?? Sorry I'm thick!!

[tamborine]

Click on Internet Explorer, Then type Mozilla Firefox In the search bar. When Firefox opens Download it to your computer.

[grandpajoe]

Thank you