Avatar for Username

Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

This thread was archived. Please ask a new question if you need help.

Is firefox a security system for the computer ?

  • 3 replies
  • 1 has this problem
  • 2 views
  • Last reply by doughgirl

doughgirl
doughgirl
more options

I would like to know if firefox is a security system for my computer?

I would like to know if firefox is a security system for my computer?

Chosen solution

Firefox is a web browser only as it does not have a firewall nor a antivirus client.

http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/features/

The security related features Firefox has. http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/features/#advancedsecurity

Read this answer in context 👍 1

All Replies (3)

jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
  • Top 10 Contributor
more options

No, Firefox is a web browser. If you need security software, you could start with Microsoft Security Essentials, which is available free from Microsoft.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/security-essentials-download

James
James
  • Top 25 Contributor
  • Moderator
more options

Chosen Solution

Firefox is a web browser only as it does not have a firewall nor a antivirus client.

http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/features/

The security related features Firefox has. http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/features/#advancedsecurity

doughgirl
doughgirl Question owner
more options

Thank-you for your answer. doughgirl