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where are extensions downloaded to

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I have an extension that I would like to Fully Remove, I go and remove in the add-ons Mang and it works for awhile but then when rebooting the computer it shows up again. I would like to fully remove it so that I do not have to remove it after a reboot of the computer.

I have an extension that I would like to Fully Remove, I go and remove in the add-ons Mang and it works for awhile but then when rebooting the computer it shows up again. I would like to fully remove it so that I do not have to remove it after a reboot of the computer.

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Your System Details shows;

Installed Plug-ins

Adobe Shockwave for Director Netscape plug-in, version 12.1.3.153 Adobe Shockwave for Director Netscape plug-in, version 12.0.9.149

Having more than one version of a program may cause issues.

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What is it you are trying to remove?

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I can not remember right now, the question in how to remove an extension for good ? Where is the program put when it is downloaded for the first time? I know that by removing it from there and deleting the program I will not have it start up again. And how did you find out what is on my computer?

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There are several types of add-ons.

  • 1 Extensions that you install
  • 2 Plugins that other programs install
  • 3 Add or mal-ware

That is why we need to know what it is.

Please follow these instructions.


In a new tab or window address bar, type about:support and press Enter. Under the main banner, press the button; Copy Text To Clipboard.. Then in the reply box at the bottom of this page, do a right click in the box and select Paste. Then press the Post button.


After you have posted, look it over and see if you can identify the add-on.

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Most extensions are installed for each user Profile ("locally" and have a "Remove" button), while some are installed "globally" for all users on the device. Extensions installed "globally" have their own method to remove them; either thru the [program that installed the extension, thru the operating system, or via the Registry.

We need to know exactly which extension we are dealing with to assist you further.

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Is it a secret as to where the programs are put? I do the remove after a reboot, but then when I reboot later it is back.. mediavideo something.... it is a pain...... So removing it in the extensions works til the next reboot then I must do it all over again... The program is still in the system and I would like to remove it from the system... Understand now?

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We do understand. But we still need to know what it is you need to remove. If you need to, send one of us a private message with the name.