[SOLVED] Firefox add-ons from AUR?

Can someone enlighten me about the advantages and disadvantages of installing Firefox add-ons from the AUR?
I used to install add-ons from https://addons.mozilla.org or from the author's website.
Last edited by Markus00000 (2011-11-02 11:36:31)

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If I upgrade to Windows 7 from XP, does this affect my mozilla firefox add-ons? Also, what else will it potentially affect?

1.) I will be updating an operating system from XP to Windows 7. I'm just wondering what kind of impact this will have on my mozilla firefox add-ons. Will they be deleted? After the Windows 7 installation, will they need to be installed again?
2.) After installing the new operating system, will I have to completely set up the browser window settings or will they remain the same?
3.) Also, I'm currently using Xmarks. I know this will save the bookmarks, but will this also preserve the browser settings?
Let me know if I need to explain and make anything more clear. I will do my best : )
Thanks!
lilvino05

1/ Firefox extensions that work in Windows XP should work in Windows 7. Most plugins for Windows XP will also work in Windows 7. If you find any plugins that are not working you should check the site for the plugin to see if they have an updated version for Windows 7.
2/ You should backup your important user data before performing the update. This applies to all your important user data, not just the Firefox user data. For details of how to backup your Firefox user data see https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Backing+up+your+information
After installing Windows 7 you will need to re-install Firefox. You can then use the method in the following link to recover the user data from the backup and restore it to the new profile folder - https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Recovering+important+data+from+an+old+profile
3/ You are probably better off asking this on the Xmarks forum - http://getsatisfaction.com/foxmarks

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core-el, i don't see the advantage of that or i can't figure out how i'm supposed to use it. for starters, i have to click the mouse in order to get "add bookmark here" to open, which is no different than clicking on the star in the location bar, or right-clicking on the page. there are also options in the bookmarks toolbar, but they all require clicking the mouse & holding down the right button, etc.
my goal is to use keystrokes only. typing on the keyboard, using both hands, using the space bar & my left pinky finger to tab over are all painless routines for me. as soon as i have to take my fingers off the keyboard & use the mouse, the pain begins.
as i said, in older versions of firefox, all i had to do to bookmark a page was click ctrl>d, then tab over & arrow down, when appropriate, to find the folder & add the bookmark. for me, as a touch-typist whose speed is between 60 & 80 wpm, this is lightning fast.
if i have this wrong, please correct me. i just see it as more mouse clicks that don't save me time or pain.

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Use a mozilla.cfg file in the Firefox program folder to lock prefs or specify default values.
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pref("general.config.filename", "mozilla.cfg");
pref("general.config.obscure_value", 0); // use this to disable the byte-shift
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* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Locking_preferences
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I currently have over 50 add-ons and the list seems to be growing each month.
My add-on component is becoming a major component of my Firefox solution.
Great in functionality, dangerous for recovering from the Firefox RESET feature.
I have searched help online and found nothing of value to provide clear steps of what one must to do.
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*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Preferences_not_saved
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Resetting_preferences
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*Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
*SuperAntispyware: http://www.superantispyware.com/
*Microsoft Safety Scanner: http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
*Windows Defender: Home Page: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx
*Spybot Search & Destroy: http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
*Kasperky Free Security Scan: http://www.kaspersky.com/security-scan
You can also do a check for a rootkit infection with TDSSKiller.
*http://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?qid=208280684
See also:
*"Spyware on Windows": http://kb.mozillazine.org/Popups_not_blocked

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*Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode
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* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Unable_to_install_themes_or_extensions
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*Firefox 4.0.1 included fixes for security issues in Firefox 4.0.
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[SOLVED] Firefox add-ons from AUR?

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