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Locked down computer (means I cannot see network settings) allows IE6 but Firefox always times out.

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pumpani
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The tech guys have locked down the computer and I cannot see the network settings and have no access to the registry. Firefox always times out so I am forced to use IE6. How to set up Firefox to get round this?

The tech guys have locked down the computer and I cannot see the network settings and have no access to the registry. Firefox always times out so I am forced to use IE6. How to set up Firefox to get round this?

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Xircal
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Presumably, you're talking about your company's administrator. It probably wouldn't be wise to try and circumvent their network policy. It might get you fired even.

A better idea would be to show them how insecure IE6 is - it's no longer supported by Microsoft for example and exposes their network to all kinds of attacks - and that it's in their own interests to use a secure browser like Firefox 4.0

Maybe they'll even promote you!

pumpani
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Thankyou Xircal. Unfortunately I want a technical answer not a political/moral homily. I am a big boy now. Please, if you are without enough knowledge to solve the problem don't respond.