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I would like to know how to block access to local files in Firefox > 53

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Flaendil
Flaendil
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Hi,

In order to secure a PC that has to be used in a very restrictive context, I would like to know if there is any way to prevent users to access to local files using file:// ?

I didn't find any clue for Firefox > 53.

Thanks in advance !

Hi, In order to secure a PC that has to be used in a very restrictive context, I would like to know if there is any way to prevent users to access to local files using file:// ? I didn't find any clue for Firefox > 53. Thanks in advance !

Chosen solution

Would you take a look at this, please  :

https://mike.kaply.com/2014/09/23/fileblock/

Any good   ?

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Happy112
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Would you take a look at this, please  :

https://mike.kaply.com/2014/09/23/fileblock/

Any good   ?

Modified by Happy112

FredMcD
FredMcD
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However, add-ons can be disabled in Safe Mode.

Happy112
Happy112
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FredMcD said

However, add-ons can be disabled in Safe Mode.

.......   and users could also decide to use another browser.

Flaendil
Flaendil Question owner
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Thanks all,

Fileblock seems to be exactly what I need :).

Happy112
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Flaendil said

Thanks all, Fileblock seems to be exactly what I need :).

Yay   !!!