Re: How do I enable extension installation?

Moz Champion (Dan) wrote:
> IHateJimmyPage@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
> 
>> I too have this problem, and it's getting increasingly annoying, as i
>> have tried everything i can think of shot of reverting to what i had
>> before, 1.0, I downloaded the release this morning, and i have a mac.
>> It would be very helpful if someone had a concrete awnser about why
>> there is no option, when firefox indicates that there *is* an option
>> and tries to lead you to it. I am under the impression (from the
>> firefox site) that this is not beta software, and intended for wide
>> release, but perhaps i am wrong.
>>
> 
> 
> Everything is working now.
> Heres how to set the update actions in Firefox 1.5
> Mac
> Firefox-->Preferences-->Advanced [Update] tab
> Check the items you want to have updates checked for
> then in the lower selection
> 0 Automatically download and install the update
> 
> AND
> 
> Firefox-->Preferences-->Content
> X Warn me when websites try to install extensions or themes
> click on <Exceptions>
> three sites should appear here
> addons.mozilla.org
> mnenhy.mozdev.org
> update.mozilla.org
> 
> (or alternately, uncheck the warning selection *not recommended*)
> 
> 
> Firefox 1.5 is now officially released. It is the same build as Firefox 
> 1.5rc3 suitably renamed.
> 
> Note: if you had previous versions of 1.5 (a b or rc1 rc2) they may have

> had different options and may not be reliable if the same profile is
used.


IF you had previous versions of the program installed then try this
  Type about:config into your location bar.  Type xpi into your filter 
field.

  Look for the pref:

  xpinstall.enabled

  Toggle it to true.

  Thanks to Matt Nordhoff, via Leonidis Jones from whom I learned this.