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**Scukonah** · 10-18-2005, 08:57 PM

OK...with my Trojan Vundo zapped, I find myself with new problems.

Got rid of the Norton Antispyware because it turns your CPU to molasses.

Downloaded Firefox, not more IE.

Then, got McAfee Virusscan from Costco today.

So, of course, the first thing Firefox does is shut down McAfee's auto update.

McAfee detects Firefox as "netscape" (WOW, it's been ages since I heard that name) and wants to install a plug-in to allow McAfee updates...

So, in the end, I switch IE back to the default browser so McAfee can get its updates.

Anyone use both Firefox and McAfee can enlighten me on this one?

Thanks!

**Snweyuag** · 10-19-2005, 05:22 AM

I think you wanna try out the new Netscape, it's very stable and you can view webpages as IE or Firefox. The new Fireforx is really buggy, so don't even use it. I don't know much about McAfee thou.

**poulaMahmah** · 10-19-2005, 06:20 AM

Clint Eastwood has a lot to answer for...

**PrettyFifa12** · 10-19-2005, 07:59 AM

I use Firefox for about 95% of my browsing (the other 5% are those pages that pretty much *require* IE to function properly), so I'll take a minor issue with those who say it's super buggy. Mildly buggy, yes...but not super buggy. But then, you're talking to a guy who likes to tinker with alternate browsers (Opera, et al).

But anyway.

Let Mcafee install it's Netscape integration. The core engine for Firefox is designed to handle those stubs, so it should work fine for you in Firefox. I emphasize *should* here!

Depending on which computer I'm on, I use either Norton or ZoneAlarm's antivirus suite, both of which work fine with Firefox. So there's an option.

Good luck!

**cefunonge** · 10-19-2005, 08:22 AM

I use Firefox for about 95% of my browsing (the other 5% are those pages that pretty much *require* IE to function properly), so I'll take a minor issue with those who say it's super buggy. Mildly buggy, yes...but not super buggy. But then, you're talking to a guy who likes to tinker with alternate browsers (Opera, et al).!

no no, I'm talking about the new beta version. It's really bad, it crashed left and right for me. Everything couldn't go wrong, went wrong. It got me so frustrated I had to use IE. Then I switch to netscape I get all the nice FireFox things back.

**Ferkilort** · 10-19-2005, 09:11 AM

So, in the end, I switch IE back to the default browser so McAfee can get its updates.

Anyone use both Firefox and McAfee can enlighten me on this one?

Thanks!

Can't you use both: Firefox + IE. Firefox for surfing and IE for your updates. I don't trust IE. Scripting, Active X, etc. just makes surfing unsafe. I am very happy with Firefox.

I even donated for a firefox ad in one of Germanys big, conservative newspapers ;-) It simply is a great browser !

Cheers,
dotnet

**bettingonosports** · 10-19-2005, 10:02 AM

OH! Got it! That's why I don't use the betas!

You certainly can use both browsers. As I said, that's exactly what I do.

Cheers.

**VioletttaJosetta** · 10-19-2005, 10:07 AM

no no, I'm talking about the new beta version. It's really bad, it crashed left and right for me. Everything couldn't go wrong, went wrong. It got me so frustrated I had to use IE. Then I switch to netscape I get all the nice FireFox things back.

Strange... I am using beta 2 right now, and it hasn't crashed even once. The only irritating thing is that when I do searches from the search bar, it opens a new tab, which it didn't before. At least I found out how to focus on the new tab, but I still want an option to make it open the search in the current frame.
Other than that, I really like the new version. Can't wait for 1.5 final version

**qQVXpYM6** · 10-19-2005, 10:14 AM

The only irritating thing is that when I do searches from the search bar, it opens a new tab, which it didn't before. At least I found out how to focus on the new tab, but I still want an option to make it open the search in the current frame.

Tools/Options/Advanced/tabbed browsing. Maybe you can change it there. I think they have changed the layout a bit but maybe it works.

I have tried the beta Version as well. I really like the >delete all private data< funktion. It is also faster that the current version. Unfortunately I need some extensions and therefore 1.5 beta isn't an option yet.

Cheers,
dotnet

**oneliRafmeene** · 10-19-2005, 11:25 AM

But anyway.

Let Mcafee install it's Netscape integration. The core engine for Firefox is designed to handle those stubs, so it should work fine for you in Firefox. I emphasize *should* here!

Hmm...Firefox killed McAfee's integration process...I can't get it to do that again for some reason....

**AnIInWon** · 10-19-2005, 11:35 AM

Strange... I am using beta 2 right now, and it hasn't crashed even once. The only irritating thing is that when I do searches from the search bar, it opens a new tab, which it didn't before. At least I found out how to focus on the new tab, but I still want an option to make it open the search in the current frame.
Other than that, I really like the new version. Can't wait for 1.5 final version

I am still going to use Firefox when the final version comes out, till then, I'm staying with Netscape for now. When I upgraded to the beta, I couldn't post reply here on the forum. And then weird stuff happened when I used the apostrophe when typing. It was really annoying. Besides that, the url bar keeps the url highlited, so when press enter... you guessed it, it reloads the page. Then again, it's just the beta. I'll get the final when it comes out.

**RedImmik** · 10-19-2005, 03:59 PM

The beta didn't like your black metal mugu and all that head banging

David maybe you should try the program I advised you in my message in PM and don't use McAffee.

**appleiphoneees** · 10-20-2005, 05:49 AM

The beta didn't like your black metal mugu and all that head banging

It's my work computer silly

I can't even listen to music on it anyways

and I don't bang my head when I listen to metal

**popillio** · 10-20-2005, 06:03 AM

I am still going to use Firefox when the final version comes out, till then, I'm staying with Netscape for now. When I upgraded to the beta, I couldn't post reply here on the forum. And then weird stuff happened when I used the apostrophe when typing. It was really annoying. Besides that, the url bar keeps the url highlited, so when press enter... you guessed it, it reloads the page. Then again, it's just the beta. I'll get the final when it comes out.

Hmm...the final is out, as far as I'm concerned. I'm using version 1.07 right now - it's not beta. They still have test version available, but they provide a final product as well. Check them out.

Hank.

edit: funny thing - right after I posted this I went back two pages and firefox crashed on me. Hardly happens, though.

**bonyclayd** · 10-20-2005, 10:52 AM

Hmm...the final is out, as far as I'm concerned. I'm using version 1.07 right now - it's not beta. They still have test version available, but they provide a final product as well. Check them out.

Hank.

edit: funny thing - right after I posted this I went back two pages and firefox crashed on me. Hardly happens, though.

Yeah, I tried out the v.1.5 beta since I was hoping maybe try out some new functions. Now I have to do a clean install to make the 1.07 works again. I'm actually waiting for v1.5 final, I've been using 1.07.

10-18-2005, 08:57 PM	#1
Scukonah Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 546 Senior Member	McAfee & Firefox? OK...with my Trojan Vundo zapped, I find myself with new problems. Got rid of the Norton Antispyware because it turns your CPU to molasses. Downloaded Firefox, not more IE. Then, got McAfee Virusscan from Costco today. So, of course, the first thing Firefox does is shut down McAfee's auto update. McAfee detects Firefox as "netscape" (WOW, it's been ages since I heard that name) and wants to install a plug-in to allow McAfee updates... So, in the end, I switch IE back to the default browser so McAfee can get its updates. Anyone use both Firefox and McAfee can enlighten me on this one? Thanks! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-19-2005, 05:22 AM	#2
Snweyuag Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	I think you wanna try out the new Netscape, it's very stable and you can view webpages as IE or Firefox. The new Fireforx is really buggy, so don't even use it. I don't know much about McAfee thou. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-19-2005, 06:20 AM	#3
poulaMahmah Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 478 Senior Member	Clint Eastwood has a lot to answer for... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-19-2005, 07:59 AM	#4
PrettyFifa12 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 444 Senior Member	I use Firefox for about 95% of my browsing (the other 5% are those pages that pretty much require IE to function properly), so I'll take a minor issue with those who say it's super buggy. Mildly buggy, yes...but not super buggy. But then, you're talking to a guy who likes to tinker with alternate browsers (Opera, et al). But anyway. Let Mcafee install it's Netscape integration. The core engine for Firefox is designed to handle those stubs, so it should work fine for you in Firefox. I emphasize should here! Depending on which computer I'm on, I use either Norton or ZoneAlarm's antivirus suite, both of which work fine with Firefox. So there's an option. Good luck! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-19-2005, 08:22 AM	#5
cefunonge Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 322 Senior Member	I use Firefox for about 95% of my browsing (the other 5% are those pages that pretty much require IE to function properly), so I'll take a minor issue with those who say it's super buggy. Mildly buggy, yes...but not super buggy. But then, you're talking to a guy who likes to tinker with alternate browsers (Opera, et al).! no no, I'm talking about the new beta version. It's really bad, it crashed left and right for me. Everything couldn't go wrong, went wrong. It got me so frustrated I had to use IE. Then I switch to netscape I get all the nice FireFox things back. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-19-2005, 09:11 AM	#6
Ferkilort Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 422 Senior Member	So, in the end, I switch IE back to the default browser so McAfee can get its updates. Anyone use both Firefox and McAfee can enlighten me on this one? Thanks! Can't you use both: Firefox + IE. Firefox for surfing and IE for your updates. I don't trust IE. Scripting, Active X, etc. just makes surfing unsafe. I am very happy with Firefox. I even donated for a firefox ad in one of Germanys big, conservative newspapers ;-) It simply is a great browser ! Cheers, dotnet Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-19-2005, 10:02 AM	#7
bettingonosports Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	OH! Got it! That's why I don't use the betas! You certainly can use both browsers. As I said, that's exactly what I do. Cheers. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-19-2005, 10:07 AM	#8
VioletttaJosetta Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 347 Senior Member	no no, I'm talking about the new beta version. It's really bad, it crashed left and right for me. Everything couldn't go wrong, went wrong. It got me so frustrated I had to use IE. Then I switch to netscape I get all the nice FireFox things back. Strange... I am using beta 2 right now, and it hasn't crashed even once. The only irritating thing is that when I do searches from the search bar, it opens a new tab, which it didn't before. At least I found out how to focus on the new tab, but I still want an option to make it open the search in the current frame. Other than that, I really like the new version. Can't wait for 1.5 final version Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-19-2005, 10:14 AM	#9
qQVXpYM6 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 413 Senior Member	The only irritating thing is that when I do searches from the search bar, it opens a new tab, which it didn't before. At least I found out how to focus on the new tab, but I still want an option to make it open the search in the current frame. Tools/Options/Advanced/tabbed browsing. Maybe you can change it there. I think they have changed the layout a bit but maybe it works. I have tried the beta Version as well. I really like the >delete all private data< funktion. It is also faster that the current version. Unfortunately I need some extensions and therefore 1.5 beta isn't an option yet. Cheers, dotnet Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-19-2005, 11:25 AM	#10
oneliRafmeene Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 409 Senior Member	But anyway. Let Mcafee install it's Netscape integration. The core engine for Firefox is designed to handle those stubs, so it should work fine for you in Firefox. I emphasize should here! Hmm...Firefox killed McAfee's integration process...I can't get it to do that again for some reason.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-19-2005, 11:35 AM	#11
AnIInWon Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 556 Senior Member	Strange... I am using beta 2 right now, and it hasn't crashed even once. The only irritating thing is that when I do searches from the search bar, it opens a new tab, which it didn't before. At least I found out how to focus on the new tab, but I still want an option to make it open the search in the current frame. Other than that, I really like the new version. Can't wait for 1.5 final version I am still going to use Firefox when the final version comes out, till then, I'm staying with Netscape for now. When I upgraded to the beta, I couldn't post reply here on the forum. And then weird stuff happened when I used the apostrophe when typing. It was really annoying. Besides that, the url bar keeps the url highlited, so when press enter... you guessed it, it reloads the page. Then again, it's just the beta. I'll get the final when it comes out. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-19-2005, 03:59 PM	#12
RedImmik Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 401 Senior Member	The beta didn't like your black metal mugu and all that head banging David maybe you should try the program I advised you in my message in PM and don't use McAffee. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2005, 05:49 AM	#13
appleiphoneees Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 541 Senior Member	The beta didn't like your black metal mugu and all that head banging It's my work computer silly I can't even listen to music on it anyways and I don't bang my head when I listen to metal Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2005, 06:03 AM	#14
popillio Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 497 Senior Member	I am still going to use Firefox when the final version comes out, till then, I'm staying with Netscape for now. When I upgraded to the beta, I couldn't post reply here on the forum. And then weird stuff happened when I used the apostrophe when typing. It was really annoying. Besides that, the url bar keeps the url highlited, so when press enter... you guessed it, it reloads the page. Then again, it's just the beta. I'll get the final when it comes out. Hmm...the final is out, as far as I'm concerned. I'm using version 1.07 right now - it's not beta. They still have test version available, but they provide a final product as well. Check them out. Hank. edit: funny thing - right after I posted this I went back two pages and firefox crashed on me. Hardly happens, though. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2005, 10:52 AM	#15
bonyclayd Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 671 Senior Member	Hmm...the final is out, as far as I'm concerned. I'm using version 1.07 right now - it's not beta. They still have test version available, but they provide a final product as well. Check them out. Hank. edit: funny thing - right after I posted this I went back two pages and firefox crashed on me. Hardly happens, though. Yeah, I tried out the v.1.5 beta since I was hoping maybe try out some new functions. Now I have to do a clean install to make the 1.07 works again. I'm actually waiting for v1.5 final, I've been using 1.07. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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