Lately when I launch Firefox an alert window comes up asking of I want this program to make changes to the computer. Also, I am unable to download PDF files from other sites.

This Problem started about two weeks ago.

Check that you do not run Firefox as Administrator.
Right-click the Firefox desktop shortcut and choose "Properties".
Make sure that all items are deselected in the "Compatibility" tab of the Properties window.
* Privilege Level: "Run this program as Administrator" should not be selected
* "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" should not be selected
Also check the Properties of the firefox.exe program in the Firefox program directory.

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    * Privilege Level: "Run this program as Administrator" should not be selected
    * "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" should not be selected
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    Also check the Properties of the firefox.exe program in the Firefox program directory.<br />

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  • "Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to your computer?" I get this message in a box everytime I open firefox. I answer "Yes" but it continues. Please help.

    <blockquote>Locking duplicate thread.<br>
    Please continue here: [[/questions/856850]]</blockquote>
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