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  1. Mar 26th, 2006, 10:17 AM #1
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    How firfox extensions install?

    I am thinking about how when we click on install on mozilla's website to install firefox extension it directly get downloaded and give message to be active on restart ?
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  2. Mar 26th, 2006, 11:24 AM #2
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    Re: How firfox extensions install?

    The file extension "xpi" is associated with firefox.... so when the file is downloaded, it can be opend automaticaly by Fx.

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    Re: How firfox extensions install?

    Its true if its downloaded from mozilla website not if from other websites.
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    Re: How firfox extensions install?

    If you go to Options->Content. You have the option of asking Firefox to tell (warn) you when an extension is being installed. Extensions, can contain malicious code, have access to the clients browser and personal data and should ONLY be installed from trusted locations like the Mozilla website.

    You can add to the list of trusted locations by clicking the exceptions button next to the "warn before isntalling extensions" setting.
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    Re: How firfox extensions install?

    Quote Originally Posted by slice
    Its true if its downloaded from mozilla website not if from other websites.
    Extensions can be directly installed from any website. However the install prompt is always shown.
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    Re: How firfox extensions install?

    Quote Originally Posted by penagate
    Extensions can be directly installed from any website. However the install prompt is always shown.
    By default, Firefox blocks the extension completely if the site is not in the extensions list.
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