Since the last program update Avast removes half of my firefox addons automatically on every system startup Huh. Most of us who use Firefox have it heavily customized and it represents a real loss in productivity when the browser is not configured the way it normally is. Searching for good alternatives to Avast — and there are several to choose from. Any additional Avast tools such as GrimeFighter or webRep plugin? We have been able to identify the problem now. We would allow for preliminary review. .
So I probably wait until next year to update if all problems have been fixed. This should launch a Windows Explorer window listing the various files and folders in your profile. The plugin also includes SafePrice adware, so users may want to switch that off in the settings. I was searching around thinking one of the latest Firefox updates removed some of my extensions and, thanks to this blog, I realise it was Avast!! Even if it turns out not to be a security risk, the behaviour above sounds quite obnoxious, and much more invasive than other anti-virus add-ons. Some users report that add-ons get deleted automatically on startup and without option to prevent this from happening in the first place. Their green icon is now showing on my toolbar. A few weeks ago Avast took a disliking to a program that has been on my computer for years.
This lead to a panic and scramble to find what malware or virus was capable of attacking Firefox and was strong enough to get past Avast. For the record, I always do a custom install, and uncheck the bloated crap such as browser addons, grim fighter, software updater etc. Result — I always wait a month before updating. Still does to this day by injecting itself as a digital signer or something. It would have been really nice if there were some sort of log that told me what Avast had done so I could know for sure it was overreacting. Not beeing a developer and using Firefox as my browser I won't mess around with system functionality.
The version of our Webcompat addon that is currently included in Firefox does absolutely nothing: it's just a placeholder for us to replace once we have built what we are building. The battle continues and I worry about when and what will turn up missing next. Hi jscher2000, I found your other post and replied here. For more information, visit the QuickTime Web site. I think it is some sort of virus signature, but since Avast gets several of these a day, I want to know how I'll know which one was the right one. My Firefox sync is not working correctly though, I keep getting unknown errors from it.
Just became more and more of a nuisance. I have been working with Avast about this issue. I got the Avast popup saying a new program version was available, updated and restarted and my add-ons started disappearing. As for the addon itself, let me explain what we plan to do. Sometimes, we release a change inside Firefox that may break specific websites and we need to do something about this. Now I see Martin posting about their stupid browser addon which i have never installed or allowed being ass-holey and injecting crap and wasn;t their some rumbling about them aggregating data on users, and something else about demanding your first born.
Same here, except all my machines are now Win 7. But I use Linux 95% of the time anyway. Avast wanted to removed an Addon it didn't like so I allowed it to get rid of it. Today I started up my browser Firefox 33. The issue does not seem to be linked to the program's Browser Cleanup tool directly even though it is designed to detect and remove lowly rated plugins and browser extensions that are installed in popular browsers such as Firefox or Internet Explorer. Avast does not scan and block applications that are added to its Exclusions list.
Since these scripts will be accessible from the website, however, there is potential for the website hijacking or disabling the functionality these scripts will provide. Avast is still looking into why this is happening, but other then this error in the add-ons area, Avast is working properly. We would allow for preliminary review. Save all files here to a safe location such as your Documents folder. When I used it and followed all the instructions, my Avast Online Security started working again. I'll eventually get this figured-out.
It does not exist during your session. Instructions for Mozilla Firefox 57. Your passwords data has now been exported to Mozilla Firefox. Is there some reason Avast would suddenly dislike most of my Firefox add ons and delete them? Granted, most Warez sites are full of viri, but that is not generally their intent. I worked via email with Avast. This should launch a Windows Explorer window listing the various files and folders in your profile.