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Did firefox really install an extention on every browser?

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I am new to Firefox, So I'm just basing this on what I heard.

Firefox forcibly installed an advertisement, I really don't want to quit Firefox, I don't know how long this was ago but I am losing respect for Firefox.

I am new to Firefox, So I'm just basing this on what I heard. Firefox forcibly installed an advertisement, I really don't want to quit Firefox, I don't know how long this was ago but I am losing respect for Firefox.

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While Firefox does come with a few extensions, there is no adware.

You may have ad/mal-ware. Further information can be found in this article; https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-caused-malware?cache=no

Run most or all of the listed malware scanners. Each works differently. If one program misses something, another may pick it up.


It’s very sad, but many software downloaders/ installers will trick you into installing not only their program, but other programs as well.

You have heard of the fine print in shady contracts, right? Well, some installers you need to look at the itsy bitsy teeny weeny fine print.

You are thinking you are giving the installer permission to install the program you want by using the recommended option. But if you use the Manual Option Instead, you discover all kinds of stuff that you do not even know what it is or what it does.

From now on, everyone needs to Use The Manual Option to put a stop to this.

Note that these programs can also change browser/computer settings.

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While Firefox does come with a few extensions, there is no adware.

You may have ad/mal-ware. Further information can be found in this article; https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-caused-malware?cache=no

Run most or all of the listed malware scanners. Each works differently. If one program misses something, another may pick it up.


It’s very sad, but many software downloaders/ installers will trick you into installing not only their program, but other programs as well.

You have heard of the fine print in shady contracts, right? Well, some installers you need to look at the itsy bitsy teeny weeny fine print.

You are thinking you are giving the installer permission to install the program you want by using the recommended option. But if you use the Manual Option Instead, you discover all kinds of stuff that you do not even know what it is or what it does.

From now on, everyone needs to Use The Manual Option to put a stop to this.

Note that these programs can also change browser/computer settings.

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You may receive a special extension as part of a Mozilla Shield study.

You can open the about:studies page to see currently installed Shield studies and possibly disable specific studies to opt-out.