Desired behaviour
Please add an option that would make Firefox update only when:
a) Firefox is completely closed — no open windows, no active profiles, no running `fir… (閱讀更多)
Desired behaviour
Please add an option that would make Firefox update only when:
- a) Firefox is completely closed — no open windows, no active profiles, no running `firefox.exe` processes of any kind.
- b) A Windows reboot or shutdown has occurred.
Current problem
Currently, Firefox sometimes initiates an update while a session is still open — for example, when opening a new profile or seemingly at random. This interrupts active work and forces the update at an inconvenient time, meaning all tabs and workflow are disrupted.
Suggested improvements
- A good extra option could be modelled on Windows Update, which provides a series of delay settings.
- The update should wait until all `firefox.exe` processes have ended (currently, opening a new profile can trigger an update even with another profile running).
- A forced update that disrupts current work feels overly aggressive, especially when the update is not mission-critical. Even if it is critical, the timing should be a user choice.
Alternative approaches
- A selection could be provided to wait until the user has naturally finished, with all instances closed by choice, or until the computer is restarted after a Windows boot.
- A popup could appear with options to delay, or a notification saying "Update needed — please close browsers." There is no need to force this.
Workaround difficulty
At present, the only way to achieve this is by writing a script. This overly aggressive update behavior could instead be controlled by a simple setting for advanced users. Being overly concerned about security to this level, should be a user choice not force. Turning it off and making it manual is still not as helpful as automation.
Great work, I just noticed this occurring several times in the few months mid session.
All good wishes
