20
Jul
07

Harmful error messages

I use Google Mail. While checking email today, I ran across this error message.

Arrgh! The page has been corrupted. If you are running security or firewall software, you might have to disable it

(see screenshot)

I stared at it for several seconds.

WTF? Who the hell decided the wording of this error message? Is that an actual recommendation from Google? Disable security software and firewalls when you encounter a momentary glitch in a web application?


2 Responses to “Harmful error messages”


  1. 1 Ayman Galal Jul 20th, 2007 at 6:19 pm

    No, wondering. If you try to install third party tool they some times require you to disable your Firewall as the first requirement for installation.

  2. 2 lily Jul 27th, 2007 at 11:29 pm

    Log to your gmail account using the address: https://mail.google.com instead of http://mail.google.com . Another way: at the bottom of your gmail page on gmail vew click on basic HTML and you’ll be able to read your mail.
    and it will work!
    Good Luck

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