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firefox asking me for permission on opening browser to make changes to my pc by allowing app to make changes. Happening last 2 days.

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The last 2 days, when I open my firefox browser a pop up appears asking me for permission for a firefox app to make changes to my computers. I have never seen an fire fox app before.

Should say that up until 2 weeks ago firefox was my default browser, then has a windows crash. Since then I use it but have not set it to default. Too complicated & too worried it might happen again. Could this be part of the problem?

I have no objection to the app but want to make sure it is safe please?

Thankyou.

The last 2 days, when I open my firefox browser a pop up appears asking me for permission for a firefox app to make changes to my computers. I have never seen an fire fox app before. Should say that up until 2 weeks ago firefox was my default browser, then has a windows crash. Since then I use it but have not set it to default. Too complicated & too worried it might happen again. Could this be part of the problem? I have no objection to the app but want to make sure it is safe please? Thankyou.

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A possible cause of this message is that Firefox is set to run as Administrator.

Check that Firefox isn't set to run as Administrator.

Right-click the Firefox desktop shortcut and choose "Properties".

Make sure all items are deselected in the "Compatibility" tab of the Properties window.

  • Privilege Level: "Run this program as Administrator" should not be selected
  • "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" should not be selected
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Hi

Please can you take a screen shot of the pop up and include it as a reply to your question.

This will help us to better understand what you are seeing.

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Keazen oplossing

A possible cause of this message is that Firefox is set to run as Administrator.

Check that Firefox isn't set to run as Administrator.

Right-click the Firefox desktop shortcut and choose "Properties".

Make sure all items are deselected in the "Compatibility" tab of the Properties window.

  • Privilege Level: "Run this program as Administrator" should not be selected
  • "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" should not be selected