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How do I set the default in Firefox to NOT auto update?

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lmadden
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I am being asked to create an installer for Firefox that sets the default to NOT auto update. We have Standard users who cannot load software, so do not want them to be prompted. WE want to control when programs get updated, so need to set the default in Firefox to not prompt to update anything. How do I do this? What file can I change?

I am being asked to create an installer for Firefox that sets the default to NOT auto update. We have Standard users who cannot load software, so do not want them to be prompted. WE want to control when programs get updated, so need to set the default in Firefox to not prompt to update anything. How do I do this? What file can I change?

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silkphoenix
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Please read this article to see how to configure auto-update:

http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/updating+firefox#Configuring_update_options

lmadden
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I've tried that, and then created my installer, but it defaults back to having auto update checked, or in the ON position. I want it to default to being OFF so any new installs or upgrades that I send out do not turn it back on.

We manage all computers here, and do not want users doing any updates.