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Old version of Firefox that allows plugins?

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boomajang
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I am looking for the last version of Firefox that allows plugins. I have several older Foscam IP cameras and they work best with the browser plugin. However, Firefox doesn't allow this anymore and I really don't like any of the viewer clients. What I would like to do is download a portable version and possibly run it in a virtual machine so I can still use the latest version on the same machine. But this would allow me to use the old plugins and view my cameras.

Any ideas? Many thanks! Randall

I am looking for the last version of Firefox that allows plugins. I have several older Foscam IP cameras and they work best with the browser plugin. However, Firefox doesn't allow this anymore and I really don't like any of the viewer clients. What I would like to do is download a portable version and possibly run it in a virtual machine so I can still use the latest version on the same machine. But this would allow me to use the old plugins and view my cameras. Any ideas? Many thanks! Randall

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James
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The old Firefox 52.9.0 ESR may be an option. https://portableapps.com/apps/internet/firefox-portable-legacy-52

Why do Java, Silverlight, Adobe Acrobat and other plugins no longer work? https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/npapi-plugins

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cor-el
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I don't know if it is possible to run this plugin in the portable version.

boomajang
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Thanks to both of you, I did end up downloading Firefox 50 x86 and installing it alongside my current version of Firefox and they remain distinct, thankfully. I assume because the old one is x86. As you say cor-el, it did not work in the portable version which is what I tried first. But I am really happy this worked out. It's been a while since I have been able to use the cameras and it was becoming an issue. Thanks again! Randall