WHY FIREFOX IS INSTALLING UPDATES WITHOUT ASKING ME?!!

Sometimes these updates crash Firefox.

You can disable automatic updates, see [[Updating Firefox#Configuring update options|configuring update options]] for details.

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In Preferences I've chosen to have Firefox ask me before installing updates--but instead Firefox has installed updates without asking.

Just now I returned to my laptop to discover that Firefox had installed an update. The only option I was given was to restart now or later. I checked my preferences, and I definitely have them set to have FF ask me before installing.

The window that "asks" what you want to do only waits so long for an answer before it times out ''(as I recall when that happened to me, it waits 30 seconds)'' and then downloads the update.

Firefox 30 installed itself WITHOUT permission and I am SEETHING.

I'm on XP. I have Firefox set to let me know when there are updates, but to let me manually choose to install them. I had Firefox 28. It kept bugging me multiple times a day, usually when I was in the middle of something, to first install 29 and then 30.
I NEVER let it.
I came back from a break, pressed the space bar, and a Firefox pop-up was on the screen saying it was downloading an update. I pulled the wire cable connecting to the internet out, severing any connection, but it was too late. Firefox said it was installing update.
When I install updates from Firefox I use portable apps so I know it doesn't insert itself into other directories. This keeps my machine clean. I did not ask for or want an auto update.
What Happened?
Is this a new Mozilla policy, to badger users many times a day and then install even if they say, "No"?
Is there a virus in some new Firefox programs?
I run multiple antivirus scans, and don't think I have anything bad on my machine.

Thank you, Tyler. Yes, there is an important reason(s) I don't always upgrade.
Stability. The value of my time. Privacy.
With respect, every software maker thinks his or her company is the most important software on my computer (and rightly so... to an extent). I'd say 90% or more of the updates have no effect on the way I use my machine, but say, a 10%* probability of causing a conflict with other things on it that will require hours, sometimes days of my time to resolve, which your company is not going to pay me for. Very little or no accurate or complete information is provided as to what a given update will do.
*10% chance of problem means each update has a 90% chance of updating with no problem. Then after just 5 program updates (I'm talking about any combination of programs on my machine, not just Firefox) my reliablity is, what .9x.9x.9x.9x.9 = .59? You can see how stability drops rapidly for the user who regularly updates all of his or her programs all the time. And that doesn't count potentially unique plug-ins.
In this instance I just finished re-building my computer after hardware faults were causing it to randomly shut-down. This took hours of time over several days trying to troubleshoot. Took everything apart, checked, cleaned, reseated things and rebooted.
Then once I finally get it stable, Firefox after nagging and nagging and nagging and nagging and nagging and nagging (get it- nagging?) for 29 goes and upgrades itself to 30 without me being able to take a snapshot of my registries or doing the protective back-up steps I normally take before bracing myself and going through a round of multiple software upgrades as a part of regular maintenance.
I tend to respect Mozilla, but it is turning into a nagging shrew of a program. If it continues to take time away from my work, which by the way is not for Mozilla, volunteer or otherwise, I'll have to research and find something that works better for me.
I am particularly fearful and suspicious of any program that takes liberties with my system without my permission, as Firefox apparently just did. I am less likely to let a program like that on my machine at all.
As for the actual upgrade, there's nothing I can really do about it now, is there? I didn't object in theory, but you didn't give me the choice.
Please leave this post visible in case someone else experiences the same issue of Firefox upgrading itself without apparent permission.
Thank you.
PS, Assuming it is complete and accurate, It is good to know that Firefox installs in only one location (eg. no floating dlls, history files, etc) similar to using portable apps.

Why Firefox doesn't update automatically?

Hello, I have the option of "Install updates automatically" selected. But firefox don´t aske me if I want to update never. For instance I have version 29.0 installed and I know that are a new correction version 29.0.1 but my firefox didn´t notify me. Let me add that older versions didn´t updated automativcally too I had always to updated it manually.
I have a took a look on maintance servive and it is active and setup "Manually". What could be happen?
I know that I can manually update but it's not what I want.
This problem is happen in both of my computers one Windows 7 32 Bits and other one Windows 8 64 Bits.
Appreciate you help.
Thanks.
Best Regards,
Daniel

Hi Daniel,
Thank you for your question. At the moment 29.0.1 is a hotfix. I would encourage to update as it fixes many security issues and adds safety to your browsing. This will show you notifications when a hotfix goes out.

Why can't install updates to iPhoto & iMovie

I get daily reminders that updates are available. I go to the app store and dutifully enter in my ID and password but the store tells me that the updates are not available for my machine. Quote:
This update is not available for this Apple ID either because it was bought by a
different user or the item was refunded or cancelled.
It then tells me that there is a problem with the App Store.
Any ideas as to why it won't update these apps? And how do I turn off the annoying 'Updates Available' notification that I can't seem to get rid of. Thanks.
Marc

Hi Vistein,
Here you go: Download CS6 products
Thanks,
Kevin

Can my Mac install updates without my permission?

I woke up this morning to find my computer had restarted to install updates, when I had not allowed it to do so. I didn't know the new Mac could decide to install for me? Please advise?

Go to System Prefereences > App Store and check the settings to see if you have checked, auto download and install of updates. If those are checked and it bothers you, unckeck (you have to enter the admin password to unlock and make the changes).

Stop Firefox from Forced Update - Why am I getting updated without my permission?

I did change the update settings here :
Changed in Options > Advanced --> Update
Also I've updated to false in about: config,
app. update. auto - false
app.update.enabled - false
app.update.silent - false
Even So It's still updating, Many Times this Happen.. I am not sure why. Also it's required restart computer and I do restart and then reinstall older version 21 it again.

If there still is such an option in your settings I would be surprised if it actually did anything to prevent upgrades. My version on a Linux distro does not have such an option. (But then I opt in for upgrades anyway)
It is possible to prevent upgrades but it is not normally recommended. Using an old insecure version of Firefox puts your personal data and system at risk.
OK if you have a Virtual Sytem, Bare Metal recovery plans, or are on a secure intranet, but not a good idea for ordinary users.
What is your reason for wishing to use Firefox 21 perhaps there are alternatives that may help you whilst using the Release (currently Firefox 22).

How do I shut down Firefox to install updates (turning my Dell desktop computer off & then on has no effect) ?

When I log on to Firefox a message appears "Update could not be installed. Make sure no other copies of Firefox are running on your computer"

Hi there dechonj,
I would recommend taking a look at the troubleshooting steps found in the article below.
Trouble installing iTunes or QuickTime for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1926
-Griff W.
P.S. The iTunes media is kept in a separate location from the iTunes application, so it is unlikely that you music is damaged.

Addons are updated without asking even though I have it set to ask me

I have Firefox 5. My addons are automatically updating even though I have selected Ask me what to do.

I have the same problem...Everything was UNchecked and it still checked for updates to add-ons and and started with an updates tab with my start page on a background tab. I went back to v3.6. It no longer checks for addon updates but still starts my my start page on a background tab

Anyone able to install update WITHOUT problems?

Seems like everyone is having problems with the new update. Is anyone able to update their iPhone without these problems??

I didn't have any problems downloading. I tried most of the new applications. The changes have not (as yet) been listed in the "user's manual". The video explaining the changes is primarily about the new iTunes feature. I had a heck of a time trying to find the feature that allows you to disable "EDGE". I think it is the "Data Roaming" feature listed under Settings/General/Network.

Installing update-App asks for admin's name-? and password

Since installing Lion I tried to download an undate iAuthor from the App Store on my MacBook Pro laptop and the system asks:
it has never asked for the administrator's name before and I don't remember what mine is. At 86 years old I have trouble remembering my own name.
Can anyone help me???

Last login: Mon Mar 26 11:06:41 on console
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> Obama was asked by the press if he had ever met Gov. Rod Blagojevich. He replied: "I only saw Rod Blagojevich one time .... And that was in the stands and from a distance at a Chicago Bears Football Game."
> Of course, you can believe him - he's our President
The picture below? That's irrelevant.
Rod Blagojevich, Barack Obama, and Richard Daley during a rally in Chicago , April 16, 2007. (Photo Reuters) Note: Rhom has replaced Daley as Mayor! And Daley's brother has replaced Rhom as a chief adviser to the president.
Rhom, the new Mayor of Chicago
You have to understand "the world according to Chicago "
Chicago is almost a completely different country when it comes to politics, with a different set of morals and language.
There are three rules and a Prime Directive.
RULE #1. No matter what you see, hear, or do -- you don't know anybody & you know nothing!
RULE #2. If you capture something on tape or camera -- it reveals nothing!
RULE #3. If you know what everybody knows in Chicago -- you still know nothing.
The PRIME DIRECTIVE ...No matter what the vote, Democrats win the election.
Now pay close attention!
It's very simple. Remember, you know nothing.
These two? They never met! Obama said they didn't..
These two? Who are they?-bash: Rod: command not found
william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$ The picture below? That's irrelevant.
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> Rod Blagojevich, Barack Obama, and Richard Daley during a rally in Chicago , April 16, 2007. (Photo Reuters) Note: Rhom has replaced Daley as Mayor! And Daley's brother has replaced Rhom as a chief adviser to the president.
-bash: The: command not found
william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$
william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$ Rhom, the new Mayor of Chicago
-bash: Rhom,: command not found
william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$
william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$ You have to understand "the world according to Chicago "
-bash: You: command not found
william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$ Chicago is almost a completely different country when it comes to politics, with a different set of morals and language.
-bash: Chicago: command not found
william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$ There are three rules and a Prime Directive.
-bash: There: command not found
william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$ RULE #1. No matter what you see, hear, or do -- you don't know anybody & you know nothing!
-bash: RULE: command not found
william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$ RULE #2. If you capture something on tape or camera -- it reveals nothing!
-bash: RULE: command not found
william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$ RULE #3. If you know what everybody knows in Chicago -- you still know nothing.
-bash: RULE: command not found
william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$
william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$ The PRIME DIRECTIVE ...No matter what the vote, Democrats win the election.
-bash: The: command not found
william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$
william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$ Now pay close attention!
-bash: Now: command not found
william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$
william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$ It's very simple. Remember, you know nothing.
>
> These two? They never met! Obama said they didn't..
-bash: Its very simple. Remember, you know nothing.
These two? They never met! Obama said they didnt..: command not found
william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$
william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$
william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$ These two? Who are they?
-bash: These: command not found
william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$
william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$ The guy on the left? He's Santa Claus. And the guy on the right.... he's the Easter Bunny! That's all you need to know.
> These two? Don't ask.
-bash: The: command not found
william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$
william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$
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william-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$ "When people fear the government - that is tyranny; when governmenwilliam-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$ "When people fear the government - that is tyranny; when government fears the people - that is liberty." Thomas Jefferson
illiam-a-minears-macbook-pro:~ williamaminear$ "When people fear the government - that is tyranny; when government fears the people - that is liberty." Thomas Jeffersoe

Installing updates without internet

Hi there,
I'm new to all of this, so please excuse my naivety on the subject. I own a powermac with Final Cut Studio. It is however, not connected to the internet, because my intention was to use it strictly for editting with no distractions (I have a laptop for using the net!). I have purchased the Apple Pro Training book 1 on Final Cut Studio, but the files on the included disk require me to have the latest version of Final Cut Pro (mine is currently 6.0)
I downloaded the pro applications update from this site on to my laptop (149 mb) and burned the DMG file to a cd, with the hope of installing it from there on to my mac. However, when I insert the disk, I am given the message "The disk you inserted is not readable by this computer." At first I thought it was a dodgy disk so I tried with a new one, but the same message appears.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Rob D

Some advice: you say there was a problem with your "vista settings", so I presume you are downloading your updates on a Windows machine.
Windows uses what is called a "flat file format" whereas the Mac uses a forked file format, split into a data fork and resource fork. There is a possibility that Windows will strip out the Resource fork, rendering your downloaded file useless on the Mac.
Using the Mac's built in Software Update function ensures that updates are delivered by a secure server connection and that they are installed in the correct order. There will be no risk of losing the resource fork and you will only have to restart once, when several updates are installed simultaneously.

Why Firefox made automatic update even if I had specially unchecked "check updates for firefox" option?

I hate when software wastes my time for updates. Usually this happens when you are most hurry.
I always uncheck option for automatic updates.
But Firefox still wasted my time and made unwanted update.
Therefore I know now that Firefox is a malware and removed it from my system.

Sorry, it's been like this for over 6 years now, ever since the update feature was added in Firefox 3.0 - right, wrong, or indifferent. If you want the ultimate "say" as to if and when Firefox is updated by other than a definitive "click" by your hand, you need to say '''''Never check for updates ...''''' and then remember to check for updates yourself every 6 weeks so that you don't fall too far behind on security fixes for Firefox.
One change that was made since this thread was started 3 months ago, is that opening '''''Help > About Firefox''''' no longer checks and then downloads an update, if one is available. There is now a '''Update to ...''' button in the About Firefox dialog window.

Firefox opens with two homepages, my original PLUS the Firefox has installed update tab.

Seems my original homepage is no longer working, so want to change my homepage. Firefox does not remember me putting in the new homepage and continues to open with the old, original homepage plus the Firefox update page. Weird, doesn't do this on my computer that stays at home. Help?

Thank you very much, I will give that a try! :)

How to install updates without restart

I have my macbook pro 13 to perform some calculation every moment. It should take long time and can not be interrupted. However, when every update comes, I need to restart. It's quit bothering. Does anybody know how to stop the restart and finish the installation of updates in the next power down and up just like an usual Unix OS?

open software update:
 > Software Update...
after software update loads:
Software Update > Preferences... > Scheduled Check
Uncheck the "Check for updates:" box

WHY FIREFOX IS INSTALLING UPDATES WITHOUT ASKING ME?!!

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