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Plugins are Firefox add-ons that manage internet content that Firefox is not designed to process. This article describes how to use and manage plugins in Firefox.

Plugins are Firefox add-ons that manage internet content that Firefox is not designed to process. This article describes how to use and manage plugins in Firefox. __TOC__ = What are plugins? = A plugin is a piece of software that manage internet content that Firefox is not designed to process. These usually include patented formats for video, audio, online games, presentations, and more. Plugins are created and distributed by other companies. = Popular plugins = For instructions of how to install, use, and troubleshoot plugins in Firefox, see the articles below: * [[Managing the Flash plugin|Adobe Flash]] * [[Using the Windows Media Player plugin with Firefox|Windows Media Player]] * [[Using the Java plugin with Firefox|Java]] * [[Using the Quicktime plugin with Firefox|Quicktime]] * [[Using the Adobe Reader plugin with Firefox|Adobe Reader]] * [[Using the Silverlight plugin with Firefox|Silverlight]] * [[Using the Shockwave plugin with Firefox|Adobe Shockwave]] = How to update plugins = Plugins involve using code written by third-parties, so it is critically important to keep your plugins up-to-date. A security vulnerability in a plugin you have installed could compromise your privacy. [[T:plugincheck]] = Managing plugins = To see what plugins you have installed: #[[T:Open Add-ons|type=Plugins]] To disable a plugin, select a plugin in the list, then click {button Disable}. Disabling a plugin will turn it off without uninstalling it. To re-enable it, click {button Enable}. == Uninstalling plugins == * Visit the article above that corresponds to the plugin you want to uninstall for instructions. * For instructions on how to manually uninstall a plugin, see [[Troubleshooting plugins#w_manually-uninstalling-a-plugin|Manually uninstalling a plugin]] = Troubleshooting = If you have problems with Firefox, they may be caused by an plugin or combination of plugins. For help on how to diagnose plugin problems, see [[Troubleshooting plugins]]. [[Template:ShareArticle|link=http://mzl.la/MKxwUr]]