In famous browser Firefox has been stated clearly that it will start blocking browser add-ons installed by other programs till users explicitly approve, The approach has given users more control over their browsing experience. The feature will debut next week in the Firefox Aurora beta, Firefox’s Chief Justin Scott said Thursday. It will be activated each time the browser is started. If it detects a new add-on that’s been installed by another program, it will disable it and present the user with a dialog box. The add-on will be unblocked only after the user approves the add-on.”Third-party applications frequently install bundled add-ons into Firefox as part of their own installation process,” Scott wrote. “While some of these applications seek the user’s permission beforehand, others install add-ons into Firefox without checking to make sure the user actually wants them.”
The latest version will also present users with a one-time dialog box the first time it’s run that prompts the user to approve previously installed add-ons. By default, all those installed by another application will be disabled unless approved by the user.
Firefox To Block Unwanted Firefox Add-ons
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