If "enable phishing and malware protection" are checked it will give you fits. Since I unchecked mine I don't have those problems. Its automatically activated with and update!
Try one of those disposable cutting boards (plastic). They are real thin like maybe .030 thick!
Something like this!
http://www.dynamic-living.com/product/chop-chop-cutting-boards/#clear
If I had to switch to another browser it would be Google Chrome. Been using it for a couple days now, not bad. Big improvement since it first came out a few years ago. The only thing I don't like is you got to re-sign in even if you check keep logged in!
I must not under stand the registration process or do you have to pay $20.00 for the registration. If not please give screenshots of what your doing to get it free. I tried following Mudmanc4 but it was to no avail.