Disabling add-ons in Firefox 4.0.1
I'm trying to create a package for Firefox 4.0.1 in which I need to disable the installation and use of any add-ons if this is possible.
I know you can disable add-ons in safe mode but I can't find anywhere in the config files where I can completely disable them, because even after disabling in safe mode you can re-enable using Tools > Add-ons.
I've thought about removing the Add-ons menu in Tools, but can't figure out how to. I can remove the Tools menu by placing a text file called userChrome.css to the profile path with the following inside:
#tools-menu { display: none !important; }
Anyone out there know how to manipulate this to include the Tools menu, but exclude the Add-ons menu item?
Even better, anyone know how to disable the use of add-ons completely through config files?
I know you can disable add-ons in safe mode but I can't find anywhere in the config files where I can completely disable them, because even after disabling in safe mode you can re-enable using Tools > Add-ons.
I've thought about removing the Add-ons menu in Tools, but can't figure out how to. I can remove the Tools menu by placing a text file called userChrome.css to the profile path with the following inside:
#tools-menu { display: none !important; }
Anyone out there know how to manipulate this to include the Tools menu, but exclude the Add-ons menu item?
Even better, anyone know how to disable the use of add-ons completely through config files?
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Posted by:
anonymous_9363
12 years ago
Have you read the 'Package KB' Notes section? IIRC, most of what works in v3.x still works for v4.x.
Posted by:
dodgy
12 years ago
Have a search for Firefox and locked preference files, a good link to start with is http://kb.mozillazine.org/Locking_preferences. Once you understand the basics the preference you want to set is:
lockPref("xpinstall.enabled", false);
I've packaged / customised firefox since 2.x for a very locked down setup, if you have any questions post back and i may be able to help.
As you noted you have to hide the option via the userChrome.css file.
lockPref("xpinstall.enabled", false);
I've packaged / customised firefox since 2.x for a very locked down setup, if you have any questions post back and i may be able to help.
As you noted you have to hide the option via the userChrome.css file.
Posted by:
Gut
12 years ago
Thanks a lot VBScab. Sorry I'm new here and didn't look around enough before posting as I was trying to get out of the office yesterday afternoon. Thanks for the reply and I'm having a look through there but it doesn't seem anyone on here or anything I can find through google can tell me how to do this. I'll keep trying and let you guys know if I figure it out.
I'm talking with some support guys now so hopefully we'll be able to get all add-ons disabled.
I'm talking with some support guys now so hopefully we'll be able to get all add-ons disabled.
Posted by:
Gut
12 years ago
DODGY! You have solved my issue!! Thanks so much, I'd tried disabling the xpinstall.enabled option through about:config however it did nothing. But now that you've told me to use lockpref it's working a treat. You've just saved me a lot of trouble my friend, I owe you!
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