“Disable Virus check on Downloaded files by Firefox” plus 1 more | Blogsolute

Disable Virus check on Downloaded files by Firefox

Posted: 16 Jul 2009 04:14 AM PDT

What’s the deal in post-download virus check by Firefox browser? It doesn’t make any sense when you are using slow-speed computer. If you think it’s no more needed then disable it.

To Disable Virus check on each file downloaded from Internet using Firefox Browser, you need to access Advance settings and make changes. So, Follow the steps given below properly to avoid post-download check.

Disabling this option may lead to more consumption of resources of your computer while downloading large files from web but to be honest, there is nothing for small files.
firefox disable virus check

Type about:config in Address bar.
Promise to be careful and you will be taken to advanced settings.
Enter browser.download.manager.scanWhenDone
in Filter box.
Toggle it’s value to False
Done!

Finally, close this setting tab to continue with your work. After disabling, you can use Free Antivirus softwares to check for any malware in downloaded files.

You may also like to read

Prevent changing Homepage of Internet Explorer

Posted: 16 Jul 2009 03:26 AM PDT

For the lovers of Microsoft Internet Explorer browser, you must know that the malicious adware and spyware can make change Homepage of your Internet explorer browser.

It is often observed that homepage of browser is changed automatically to some Adware site or Porn site. Especially, in my institution- Its a common problem on all systems to get a homepage similar to Google (fake one) forcing you to install some free smilies or Icons.

Not only spywares but sometimes, you don’t want anyone to change your browser homepage (generally happens on shared PC) But, This can be prevented by making a permanent solution using registry hacks.

prevent internet explorer homepage

Click Start >>Run and type regedit.
Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software /Policies/ Microsoft
Create new Key named Control Panel
In the right hand pane, right click a blank area and choose New >>DWORD value with Name HomePage
Assign Value data 1

If you want to revert the changes you made, then edit the DWORD value 1 to 0