Firefox 8 To Stop Unauthorized Add-ons In Their Tracks

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  1. Posts : 17
    Windows 7
       #10

    stormy13 said:
    For those not afraid to try alpha (no problems with it here so far) software and haven't seen it, you can try 8 now,

    Firefox Nightly Builds

    Available in both 32 bit and 64 bit.
    Awesomeee, thanks.
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  2. Posts : 7,878
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #11

    I hope that firefox can get a sync system going that tracks bookmarks, history and the like as well as what Google is doing with Chrome. I moved to Chrome about 2 months ago and I have been very happy with it.
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  4. Posts : 4,049
    W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, W10 Pro 1703 VM, #All 64 bit
       #13

    Turn off Auto-Updates


    Skyhawk551 said:
    Yeah same here, Add-ons everytime there's an update. very frustrating
    You have to go through the browser every-time there's an update and remove
    all that stuff.
    You can turn off the update function.

    See this post for details:
    Firefox 5.0 released
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  5. Posts : 53,363
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #14

    Firefox 8 to tell aggressive add-ons to back off


    Mozilla is taking steps to protect users from programs that install add-ons in Firefox without user permission, citing numerous reasons including security concerns and the desire to make sure that the person using Firefox has ultimate control of the add-ons installed.

    Two new features will be making their debut in Firefox 8, currently on the Firefox nightly channel but planned to move to the Aurora developer's build early next week. The first feature automatically disables add-ons added to Firefox by other programs. When you start Firefox after the add-on has been installed, a notification window prompts users to either activate the add-on or ignore it.

    The second feature kicks in the first time Firefox runs after upgrading to version 8. It goes through your add-ons and sorts them into two categories: ones you've installed, and add-ons from third-party programs. All active add-ons that you have installed will be kept active, while all third-party add-ons will be de-activated unless you choose to re-activate them. As an additional level of protection against unwanted de-activation, the feature will offer a confirmation list of the add-ons you want killed.
    Source

    A Guy
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  6. Posts : 296
    Windows 7 Professional
       #15

    So when is Firefox 6 and 7 going to be released?

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  7. Posts : 71,976
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    Thread Starter
       #16

    Hello Nemix,

    Firefox 6.0 WHQL is suppose to be released this Tuesday sometime. :)
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  8. Posts : 670
    Windows 7 Pro 64bit build 7601 SP1
       #17

    stormy13 said:
    For those not afraid to try alpha (no problems with it here so far) software and haven't seen it, you can try 8 now,

    Firefox Nightly Builds

    Available in both 32 bit and 64 bit.
    Can you run 64 bit along side the 32bit already installed like IE does?
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  9. Posts : 4,049
    W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, W10 Pro 1703 VM, #All 64 bit
       #18

    You should be able to


    metalmania31 said:
    stormy13 said:
    For those not afraid to try alpha (no problems with it here so far) software and haven't seen it, you can try 8 now,

    Firefox Nightly Builds

    Available in both 32 bit and 64 bit.
    Can you run 64 bit along side the 32bit already installed like IE does?
    It should be possible.
    You'll probably have to do some tinkering.
    I have run different versions of FF simultaneously (FF3.5 & FF4, FF5 & FF8a).

    Backup profiles.ini
    C:\Users\<Your User Name>\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\profiles.ini


    Backup your profile(s)!

    C:\Users\<Your User Name>\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\<Profile Name>

    If you think that the following procedure looks tricky, you might want to image your HDD first!

    Procedure:

    1 - Make a copy of your profile (e.g. "default") and then change the name (e.g. "default8"). Repeat for as many profiles as you like.
    2 - Make sure that you install the FF versions to separate directories/folders (e.g. FF5 and FF8).

    Whichever version you install last will become the "default" Firefox install (i.e. if you type "Firefox" in the "Run" box, it will start the last version installed).
    This will also happen if a program tries to run an online help manual (or get an update that requires you to download an installer).

    Don't run either version FF as soon as you have installed them.

    If you have a previously installed version, don't run the new install yet.

    3 - Open the "Run" box and type "Firefox -P" (without the quotes; remember the space). The FF Profile Manager will open.
    4 - Choose "Create Profile".
    Firefox 8 To Stop Unauthorized Add-ons In Their Tracks-ff-create-new-user-01.png
    5 - Click "Next".
    Firefox 8 To Stop Unauthorized Add-ons In Their Tracks-ff-create-new-user-02.png
    6 - Enter the name of the copied profile that you edited.
    7 - Click on "Choose Folder".
    Firefox 8 To Stop Unauthorized Add-ons In Their Tracks-ff-create-new-user-03.png
    8 - Navigate to the copied profile folder that you made and click "OK". Your new profile should appear in the list.
    Firefox 8 To Stop Unauthorized Add-ons In Their Tracks-ff-create-new-user-04.png
    Remember to deselect, "Don't ask at startup".

    The next time you start FF, the Profile Manager should open and you can select the desired profile from the list.
    To avoid add-on glitches, make sure that you open your profiles with the appropriate FF version.
    Last edited by lehnerus2000; 16 Aug 2011 at 05:00. Reason: Layout
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  10. Posts : 670
    Windows 7 Pro 64bit build 7601 SP1
       #19

    lehnerus2000 said:
    metalmania31 said:
    stormy13 said:
    For those not afraid to try alpha (no problems with it here so far) software and haven't seen it, you can try 8 now,

    Firefox Nightly Builds

    Available in both 32 bit and 64 bit.
    Can you run 64 bit along side the 32bit already installed like IE does?
    It should be possible.
    You'll probably have to do some tinkering.
    I have run different versions of FF simultaneously (FF3.5 & FF4, FF5 & FF8a).

    Backup profiles.ini
    C:\Users\<Your User Name>\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\profiles.ini


    Backup your profile(s)!

    C:\Users\<Your User Name>\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\<Profile Name>

    If you think that the following procedure looks tricky, you might want to image your HDD first!

    Procedure:

    1 - Make a copy of your profile (e.g. "default") and then change the name (e.g. "default8"). Repeat for as many profiles as you like.
    2 - Make sure that you install the FF versions to separate directories/folders (e.g. FF5 and FF8).

    Whichever version you install last will become the "default" Firefox install (i.e. if you type "Firefox" in the "Run" box, it will start the last version installed).
    This will also happen if a program tries to run an online help manual (or get an update that requires you to download an installer).

    Don't run either version FF as soon as you have installed them.

    If you have a previously installed version, don't run the new install yet.

    3 - Open the "Run" box and type "Firefox -P" (without the quotes; remember the space). The FF Profile Manager will open.
    4 - Choose "Create Profile".
    Firefox 8 To Stop Unauthorized Add-ons In Their Tracks-ff-create-new-user-01.png
    5 - Click "Next".
    Firefox 8 To Stop Unauthorized Add-ons In Their Tracks-ff-create-new-user-02.png
    6 - Enter the name of the copied profile that you edited.
    7 - Click on "Choose Folder".
    Firefox 8 To Stop Unauthorized Add-ons In Their Tracks-ff-create-new-user-03.png
    8 - Navigate to the copied profile folder that you made and click "OK". Your new profile should appear in the list.
    Firefox 8 To Stop Unauthorized Add-ons In Their Tracks-ff-create-new-user-04.png
    Remember to deselect, "Don't ask at startup".

    The next time you start FF, the Profile Manager should open and you can select the desired profile from the list.
    To avoid add-on glitches, make sure that you open your profiles with the appropriate FF version.

    Cool Thanks a lot. I did this once, but I didn't remember all the details. So far it runs super fast in comparison. What's the hold up I wonder with Firefox not yet releasing a final version?
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