Ho all, I posted this onto the suppor forum earlier, but might get a better response with a wider audience
In a nutshell, i'm looking for a solution to stop things such as toolbars installing in FFX other than taking away user account access rights and locking down.
what I want to know is:
a) does anyone know if there is a setting in FFX or an add-on that I can install that will lock out addons from auto installing? and
b) is there a setting in FFX where I can lock out changes in the toolbars (like IE has). I have looked, but havnt found anything.
I know that these 2 requests go against the grain for FFX's free access mantra, but the inlaws like FFX over IE. Basically I manage my inlaws PC (win7) and Lappy (vista), and I am finding more and more software updates are bundling unwanted crap like search engines, toolbars and applets or utilities, which then install unseen and shag things about. I recently downloaded one upgrade for a well known AV / Malware title for me, and had to dodge 3 bundled unrelated shitems before I could install the main upgrade.
Ive looked through the FFX settings, and theres a few 'warn me' options, but I cant see a lock out changes option.
What ive got is the ultimate IT catch-22 conundrum. i want to stop em changing or installing anything, but i dont actually want to lock the account, because when they go away the lappy goes too and they need to be able to add wifis or networks etc and because i also know I'll get phone calls if it doesnt. i have doubts locking the account would be a satisfactory solution, plus it makes having a lappy self defeating.
all suggestions welcome,
cheers in advance,
Phil.