Simple cookie problem
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robo_dev
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about 11 years, 3 months ago
In reply to Can’t access gmail, google.com, can’t log in youtube, tried everything?
Since these are all google sites, it’s a bad cookie.
Go into your browser settings and find where you delete cache, temp files, and cookies. It’s the cookie that causes the 403 error.
From Google:
We’re sorry…’ (error 403)
Symptoms:
When logging in, you see the error ‘We’re sorry but your query looks similar to automated requests from a computer virus or spyware application.’ You may also see ‘403 Forbidden’ in your browser.
Cause:
Potential causes include abuse of Google sites on your network, malicious software on your computer, or an issue with your browser.
Solution:
If the error page displays a squiggly word with a box (a CAPTCHA), just type the squiggly word into the box to continue using Gmail. A CAPTCHA helps us determine whether traffic is coming from automated robot software or from individual users.
If the page doesn’t display the CAPTCHA, or if you’re continually receiving the CAPTCHA page, you may be able to resolve this problem by clearing your browser’s cache1 and cookies.
If clearing your browser’s cache and cookies2 doesn’t resolve the issue, we suggest trying a different browser, such as Mozilla Firefox, available for free download.
If you continue to experience this error, you may want to try scanning your computer for malicious software. Such software is often bundled with other free downloads without your knowledge and can trigger Google to serve the CAPTCHA page. We’ve suggested some well-known, free programs below that can detect and remove such applications. Please remember that we have no connection with these companies and can’t comment on their effectiveness. We can tell you, though, that trying the most up-to-date versions of these programs often makes a difference.
