

Sometimes a problem with Firefox may be a result of malware installed on your computer, that you may not be aware of. It would be a good idea to scan with multiple and up-to-date tools to see if anything is found. The warnings may be scams from websites & may be related to some malware on your computer. Private Browsing - Use Firefox without saving history.see Advanced panel - Accessibility, browsing, network, updates, and other advanced settings in Firefox.Settings can be tweaked or private browsing may be used. The intention of that is to speed up the use of Firefox. Firefox will by default try to store some files as a cache. It is probably unnecessary to try to clean up Firefox using CCleaner, and you could inadvertently lose information by trying that. It was at one time almost impossible to uninstall, and normally required for MS updates.Ģ00 or 300MB is probably a reasonable amount for cache files, ifthat is what is being found and cleared. It is probably not worth trying to uninstall IE. This will do it on a per user basisĤ) Go to HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\EXT\Settingsĥ) Export the Key with the same name as the CLSID and change the path to HKLMĦ) This will create the a Key that disables the plugin for all users the choice is yours how you deploy it GPO/MSI/Reg.If you have malware it could affect more than one browser, and I suppose it may affect IE even if it is only rarely used. How to uninstall/disable Real Player download plugin for IEġ) Search HKLM\Software\classes\clsid for RealPlayer Download and Record Plugin for Internet Explorerģ) Go into IE and Disable the plugin.

The realplayer download plugin can be disabled by doing the following.

There is a know conflict with realplayer where the plugin crashes if you have a video playing when you close IE. This only needs to be the case for the uninstaller as when the installer then runs the chance of failure due to file locking will be gone.

If your deployment tools allows you either kill IE before install or set to only run when logged out. If IE is open at time of install the installer should wait until IE closes but in tests this hasn't always happens and causes an error. If not Deploy the install with the uninstaller as a pre requisite. If you have SCCM & WDS investigate SCUP seriously worthwhile! Download and read Flash Player Admin guide for more info. Very useful as it will make sure the the machine is pristine before new install.Ĭ:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\mms.cfg
