Firefox downloaded an update against my option preference; how do I prevent it from installing?
I had my options set to ask me before downloading or installing updates. I was delaying downloading 4.0.1 until the issue with Norton Toolbar is resolved. Today, Firefox downloaded the update anyway and will install the next time I restart Firefox. How do I prevent the installation? And how did my options get changed to automatically download and install, as I later discovered. I am POSITIVE that I did not change them and the update had been asking to install prior to today.
The check for update but don't don't install only applies to automatic updates. It doesn't apply if you click the update button yourself. Also, running such an old version of Firefox leaves you at serious risk for attack or loss of personal information. You should update to 16.0.2 immediately to stay secure.
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