LifeHacker: How to Skip the Installation Delay for Firefox Extensions


Weblog Daily Gyan points out a simple about:config tweak that disables the installation delay for new Firefox extensions. As you may know, Firefox tries to protect you from malicious attacks by setting up a delay before allowing you to install a new extension. But if you’re confident in your browsing habits and you want to avoid the wait, just enter about:config in your address bar, then paste security.dialog_enable_delay into the filter box. Double-click that preference and change the value to 0. If you’re aware of the risk but still don’t feel like waiting every time you install a new extension, this is a nice time-saver.

How To Disable Extension Install Delay in Firefox. [Daily Gyan]

(via How to Skip the Installation Delay for Firefox Extensions)


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One Response to LifeHacker: How to Skip the Installation Delay for Firefox Extensions

  1. Dbob says:

    Although this is an interesting option, I’d prefer the
    alternative: an option added to the downloading of
    an extension which allows me to antivirus/antispyware
    scan an extension before installing.

    If this option exists, please reply.
    If not, please generate one and let us know about it.

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