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I want to know how to remove "loadernet.inf" without resetting ALL of FF to defaults

enorbet2
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Apparently CNet installs something called "loadernet.info" even if you opt out of their downloader/installer and it pops up on EVERY site we visit. Thankfully NoScript blocks it but it is a pita for every page to have the yellow bar across the bottom, a real time waste to check for just that one "pitbull".

CNet recommends resetting FF to defaults and I think that means I/we have to go back and reset to all our customizations, another unconscionable pita, so

1) How do I remove just this junk?

2) Is there or will there be a way to block such scripts that load even when I/we opt out of using some crap sites' stupid installer, usually a deception to get Malware installed?

3) and, sorry, but No, I don't want to use auto troubleshoot and add yet another "application" for what should be quite simple ie" removing a tracker

Apparently CNet installs something called "loadernet.info" even if you opt out of their downloader/installer and it pops up on EVERY site we visit. Thankfully NoScript blocks it but it is a pita for every page to have the yellow bar across the bottom, a real time waste to check for just that one "pitbull". CNet recommends resetting FF to defaults and I think that means I/we have to go back and reset to all our customizations, another unconscionable pita, so 1) How do I remove just this junk? 2) Is there or will there be a way to block such scripts that load even when I/we opt out of using some crap sites' stupid installer, usually a deception to get Malware installed? 3) and, sorry, but No, I don't want to use auto troubleshoot and add yet another "application" for what should be quite simple ie" removing a tracker

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Gingerbread Man
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1) Resetting Firefox retains some essential data like bookmarks and passwords. See the following article for details.

To remove the problem manually, look for suspicious add-ons in the Add-ons Manager, Extensions and Plugins categories. Also check the Uninstall a Program category of the Windows Control Panel. Install, update, then perform a full system scan with MalwareBytes' Antimalware.

2) A third-party application attempting to install an add-on in Firefox will trigger a confirmation prompt.
Known malicious add-ons are added to the blocklist, which disables them.
There won't be any measure to prevent add-ons from loading scripts on web pages. There is nothing inherently malicious about such behavior, and preventing it would break the legitimate add-ons that do this.

3) You can manually provide troubleshooting information. Open the Help menu either from the Firefox button or the menu bar, then choose Troubleshooting Information. Click the Copy text to clipboard button then paste the text in your message.