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Question about 'Remove the Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant (ClickOnce) Firefox Extension'
Monday, June 1, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Posted by Warren Goff (1 messages posted)

I have a question about Remove the Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant (ClickOnce) Firefox Extension:

The fact that MS can do this in Firefox, reflects a security flaw in Firefox.

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re: Question about 'Remove the Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant (ClickOnce) Firefox Extension'
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 10:41 am
Posted by Ms. Eagle (33640 messages posted)

Not really, since you're the one who controls what's installed. Have to be on your toes, and watch during installations. If you leave your Firefox setting at the default, "Warn me when sites try to install add-ons", no add-ons would be installed without your input.
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