How can I create desktop shortcuts in firefox?

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Brummelchen
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Re: How can I create desktop shortcuts in firefox?

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 I already have UAC disabled, firefox allows me to drag and drop,[b] but sandbox obviously does not[/b]. 
as expected (r.o.)

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So I have to create a shortcut through a buttton/addon.
wont help you out a bit. (r.o.)

you should drop your idea as it is not possible in such combination. i am an experienced firefox and sandboxie user.
hmp3
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Re: How can I create desktop shortcuts in firefox?

Post by hmp3 »

Okay, so then how do I disable alternate data streams without risking ALL non-url based internet threats? (Will AV & AntiMalware protect me if I disable?)
How do I create a script to delete meta-data, maybe runs in background, waiting for a shortcut to be created and then automatically unblock?
Can I do this securely via macro creator?
hmp3
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Re: How can I create desktop shortcuts in firefox?

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Brummelchen wrote:

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 i am an experienced firefox and sandboxie user.[/quote]
How do you personally create shortcuts?
morat
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Re: How can I create desktop shortcuts in firefox?

Post by morat »

Here is an easier to understand explanation.

How Windows determines that the file has been downloaded from the internet
http://woshub.com/how-windows-determine ... -internet/

How can I unblock all the files in a folder
http://superuser.com/questions/38476

Sorry, I don't want to create the script for you. I don't use macro creator.
Brummelchen
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Re: How can I create desktop shortcuts in firefox?

Post by Brummelchen »

I dont create url shortcuts. And whats in the box stay in the box until delete or i move it.
hmp3
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Re: How can I create desktop shortcuts in firefox?

Post by hmp3 »

Okay, Thank you everyone! I was completely stuck before this thread and I learned a lot from your help!
I disabled it via gpedit.msc and new links no longer retain meta info. I just hope this doesn't make my computer unsafe.
Btw is there a way to downgrade my portable firefox from 69.0.2 to 68, so I can switch to ESR when 68 ESR is released?
Brummelchen
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Re: How can I create desktop shortcuts in firefox?

Post by Brummelchen »

I just hope this doesn't make my computer unsafe.
ofc it do - i wrote earlier to you about that ADS (files) contain the "zone" from where files come - internet is another zone than your local computer, so files from internet are from a not secure zone and flagged with ADS.

what i can tell you that windows 10 1903 has the ablity to unflag files -> "Unblock File" in explorer context menu.
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/129 ... -10-a.html

thats same as removing ADS.
hmp3
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Re: How can I create desktop shortcuts in firefox?

Post by hmp3 »

Okay, I notice that now I can't edit the shortcut location either, now that I've disabled the zone blocking.
Is this by design or to do with something else?
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