"PAGE LOAD ERROR"
Proxy Server Refused Connection
Firefox is configured to use a proxy server that is refusing connections.
The browser is configured to use a proxy server, but the proxy refused a connection.

* Is the browser's proxy configuration correct? Check the settings and try again.
* Does the proxy service allow connections from this network?
* Still having trouble? Consult your network administrator or Internet provider for assistance.

If you receive the above (or similar) error, your connection settings in Firefox may be set on "Manual".

To correct the issue, do this, depending on your Firefox version:

Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Settings. Then simply tick a ‘No Proxy’.

OR ...
Tools > Options > Advanced : Network : Connection : "Direct connection to the internet"

If, after making the above changes, and you return to that error page, then:

- Uninstall Firefox
- When prompted to save settings, etc. click "NO"
- reboot your computer in "Safe Mode"
- Check to see if there is a Firefox directory or any remaining Firefox files
- If so, manually delete them
- reboot in standard mode
- reinstall Firefox

CAUTION: If you have a standard Internet connection (T1 line; cable; DSL or dial up) and you're using the latest version of Firefox, then "No Proxy" should always be checked, whether you're using Hide My IP or not.

That setting in Firefox is designed for either other applications (not Hide My IP) or your Internect connection (ISP or local LAN set up) requires that you first go through a proxy before traveling the Internet.

With Hide My IP you should never have to re-configure any default settings in any (current) browser you have.

NOTE: A "tip of the hat" to smoke0077 for helping to develop this instructional post.