FF-3b3 - turning off virus scanner
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FF-3b3 - turning off virus scanner
I just downloaded and started using (via Zip file) Firefox-3b3 and, so far, find it far more stable than any release 2 issue, but ... being new to this version, is there any way to stop FF from running a virus scan on every file it downloads?
I not only don't need this feature, I don't want it ...
One more thing .. is there a way to have FF close the download window after completion?
Thanks
I not only don't need this feature, I don't want it ...
One more thing .. is there a way to have FF close the download window after completion?
Thanks
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OK, troops ... the download window issue is fine .. should have fifured that one out myself, so thanks for the reminder, but ...
that #$%@&-able virus scan is driving me nutso.
First, it slows down the DL process tremendously. I'd rather have the choice to scan what I want, when I want. Even if I do DL a virus, if I scan it before opening it, my system will not suffer.
Second, I don't know what AV engine FF is using ... most are only marginally good, but are still far from perfect ... and some are far better than others. I'd rather know what my system is doing and what it is basing it's choices on.
Better yet .. I'd rather NOT have a built in DL AV function.
that #$%@&-able virus scan is driving me nutso.
First, it slows down the DL process tremendously. I'd rather have the choice to scan what I want, when I want. Even if I do DL a virus, if I scan it before opening it, my system will not suffer.
Second, I don't know what AV engine FF is using ... most are only marginally good, but are still far from perfect ... and some are far better than others. I'd rather know what my system is doing and what it is basing it's choices on.
Better yet .. I'd rather NOT have a built in DL AV function.
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The AV Scan during download uses whatever AV you have installed on your system. Firefox itself does NOT / IS NOT an AV, and I wholeheartedly agree, I would rather they not do a scan on DL, as any AV worth its salt in the first place, will either scan on / during DL, and will for sure scan when you try to open the file, so its a waste IMO to have Firefox scan the file.
The AV Scan during download uses whatever AV you have installed on your system. Firefox itself does NOT / IS NOT an AV, and I wholeheartedly agree, I would rather they not do a scan on DL, as any AV worth its salt in the first place, will either scan on / during DL, and will for sure scan when you try to open the file, so its a waste IMO to have Firefox scan the file.
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Does this mean that Firefox runs a scan then my installed antivirus (Currently Kaspersky) runs another scan when the temp file is saved? No wonder the downloads stall for a minute and CPU spikes at the end of each download.Littlemutt wrote:I would rather they not do a scan on DL, as any AV worth its salt in the first place, will either scan on / during DL, and will for sure scan when you try to open the file, so its a waste IMO to have Firefox scan the file.
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djl47 wrote:Does this mean that Firefox runs a scan then my installed antivirus (Currently Kaspersky) runs another scan when the temp file is saved? No wonder the downloads stall for a minute and CPU spikes at the end of each download.Littlemutt wrote:I would rather they not do a scan on DL, as any AV worth its salt in the first place, will either scan on / during DL, and will for sure scan when you try to open the file, so its a waste IMO to have Firefox scan the file.
Yes to a degree, but Kaspersky has its own issue with the file-compression that Mozilla uses. When I was playing / testing Kaspersky I saw the hang on save long before the AV scan was added to Minefield, and Kaspersky seemed reluctant to fix it - so I never went with that AV.
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i would like to know how to disable it as well, as quite often ill be doing something cpu intensive (like gaming) while downloading things and its quite irritating to have to stop just because minefield decides to hog the cpu when the download finishes. im pretty sure im not the only one who does the same thing.
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I will also like to add that i would like the option to disable this, or at least be told how if its implemented already. I have NOD32 and while sometimes its rather quick on the "scanning for viruses" other times it makes firefox almost completely hang (sometimes completely... non responsive "end task" pops up) for a good minute or two until its done. I find it un-nessicary as most antiviruses automatically scan upon a file being created or opened. So why would i then need it to scan it twice at the same time, or even if its not scanning at the same time, why would i need it to waste my time and scan it again anyway.
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Thank you, Littlemutt .. that is the most helpful news I have received on this issue.
I tried inspecting the FF user files to see if there was something I could change or redirect, but didn't find anything I thought significant. Now, with your info, I may be able to find a call the I can eliminate.
If not, I guess the only option would be to either live with it or try to hide my AVs from FF ,,,maybe by moving them to a different drive ... I don;t know, but having this info surely helps a lot.
Thanks lots ...
I tried inspecting the FF user files to see if there was something I could change or redirect, but didn't find anything I thought significant. Now, with your info, I may be able to find a call the I can eliminate.
If not, I guess the only option would be to either live with it or try to hide my AVs from FF ,,,maybe by moving them to a different drive ... I don;t know, but having this info surely helps a lot.
Thanks lots ...
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I just started with the 3.0 builds this past week and that virus scan is certainly irritating if not a violation of my privacy. How I handle virus prone files on my pc is my business and I feel that Mozilla is stepping over the line by activating my av program when I haven't givin permission. I do not have an av program installed to be used by others. There really should be an option to allow it.
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Bozz wrote:I just started with the 3.0 builds this past week and that virus scan is certainly irritating if not a violation of my privacy. How I handle virus prone files on my pc is my business and I feel that Mozilla is stepping over the line by activating my av program when I haven't givin permission. I do not have an av program installed to be used by others. There really should be an option to allow it.
Wait what?
How is invoking your security monitoring software to do its job an invasion of privacy? And if you don't have an AV program then why the fuss when there is nothing to activate?
Most AV programs will scan your downloads even when you don't want them to. Invoking a manual scan of them is redundant, but an invasion of privacy? That is reaching a bit too far.