So I have been getting this really annoying error in Firefox recently. Like most Firefox Powerusers, It is not unusual to have several tabs open at once. However recently I have been getting an error that says "Connection Interrupted." I decided to search some forums to see what if there may be a fix. I did find some details as to what people are doing that I have in common with them.
1) they are using multiple tabs
2) they are using AVG Anti-virus
3) They are using Firefox 3
4) this is happening in XP, Vista and in my case Windows 7.
5) After a short while, the page can be reloaded.
6) Most users are using Wireless connections
The majority of these issues can be chalked up to coincidence as most people anymore use wireless connections, Some form of Windows, use multiple tabs, and are using the most recent version of Firefox. But the AVG is what really stands out for me; specifically AVG 8. Since no other AV is being mentioned, I may want to start there. I am going to experiment with this by installing a different AV for the time being. I will also check the AVG forums to see if there may be some conflict. Keep you posted.
Edit: I actually found a few sites that have pinpointed the problem to AVG's Active Link Scanner. They say that disabling this feature will resolve the problem. Lets find out. They also say that Firefox 2 as well as IE are experencing the same issues. Since I refuse to use IE unless desperate, then I had no Idea of this part.
Ill try this first. At least this will keep me from installing SAV. Here are some links to other forums.
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20502964-AVG-8-link-scanner-causes-Firefox-to-crash
http://support.mozilla.com/tiki-view_forum_thread.php?locale=en-US&forumId=1&comments_parentId=36995
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/1029653.html
http://www.techsupportforum.com/networking-forum/networking-support/306403-solved-connection-interrupted.html
http://www.techsupportforum.com/alternative-computing/mozilla-firefox-browsers/269369-firefox-connection-interrupted.html
Tuesday, May 26
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