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mozilla native client

ameenally
ameenally
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Hi,

This message pops up every time I try to download a file.

Please advise if this is safe and from mozilla, or could it be a virus?

Thanks


For the extension to execute external commands (start the external download manager and send links to it) one extra step is required. Please download, unzip and install this minimal native client. 

   Click here to download the package for you OS or click here to browse all available download options.
   Extract the downloaded package into a local directory
   Now double-click the install.bat file

This extension integrates your browser with the external download manager. You need to have the actual download manager for the extension to operate.

The installer script copies a few files to two different locations for your browser to be able to detect this native client. If you already have NodeJS in your system, the installed version of NodeJS will be used. So please make sure you have an up-to-date version of NodeJS installed. If you don't have this application, the portable version will be used. Read more here.

To completely remove this native client, run uninstall.bat.

To make sure the native client is accessible, click on the "Check Connection" button. If you still get this page even when the "Check Button" reports successful connection, it means the application cannot be accessed (application's path is not correct in the options page). If the path to the executable is correct and the native client is connected, you can debug the connection by enabling console logs.

There is no need for administration permission for the native client to operate. Installation Guide: 

   Windows: YouTube
   Mac & Linux: YouTube
Hi, This message pops up every time I try to download a file. Please advise if this is safe and from mozilla, or could it be a virus? Thanks For the extension to execute external commands (start the external download manager and send links to it) one extra step is required. Please download, unzip and install this minimal native client. Click here to download the package for you OS or click here to browse all available download options. Extract the downloaded package into a local directory Now double-click the install.bat file This extension integrates your browser with the external download manager. You need to have the actual download manager for the extension to operate. The installer script copies a few files to two different locations for your browser to be able to detect this native client. If you already have NodeJS in your system, the installed version of NodeJS will be used. So please make sure you have an up-to-date version of NodeJS installed. If you don't have this application, the portable version will be used. Read more here. To completely remove this native client, run uninstall.bat. To make sure the native client is accessible, click on the "Check Connection" button. If you still get this page even when the "Check Button" reports successful connection, it means the application cannot be accessed (application's path is not correct in the options page). If the path to the executable is correct and the native client is connected, you can debug the connection by enabling console logs. There is no need for administration permission for the native client to operate. Installation Guide: Windows: YouTube Mac & Linux: YouTube

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ameenally
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Moses
Moses
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Why don't people attach their troubleshooting data? We don't just put it up there for fun...

To find the correct solution to your problem, we need some more non-personal information from you. Please do the following:

  1. Use ONE of these methods to open the Firefox Troubleshooting Information page:
    • Click the menu button New Fx Menu, click on help Help-29 and select Troubleshooting Information.
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If you need further information about the Troubleshooting information page, please read the article Use the Troubleshooting Information page to help fix Firefox issues.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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Application Basics

Name: Firefox Version: 54.0.1 Build ID: 20170628075643 Update Channel: release User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; WOW64; rv:54.0) Gecko/20100101 Firefox/54.0 OS: Windows_NT 10.0 Multiprocess Windows: 0/1 (Disabled by add-ons) Google Key: Found Mozilla Location Service Key: Found Safe Mode: false

Crash Reports for the Last 3 Days

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Extensions

Name: Application Update Service Helper Version: 2.0 Enabled: true ID: aushelper@mozilla.org

Name: Download with Free Download Manager (FDM) Version: 0.1.3 Enabled: true ID: {1fb1ffdc-b95d-451e-be52-7303adf9a0d3}

Name: DownThemAll! Version: 3.0.8 Enabled: true ID: {DDC359D1-844A-42a7-9AA1-88A850A938A8}

Name: Firefox Screenshots Version: 6.6.0 Enabled: true ID: screenshots@mozilla.org

Name: Flash Video Downloader - YouTube HD Download [4K] Version: 15.0.17 Enabled: true ID: artur.dubovoy@gmail.com

Name: Follow-on Search Telemetry Version: 0.9.1 Enabled: true ID: followonsearch@mozilla.com

Name: Ghostery Version: 7.3.2.5 Enabled: true ID: firefox@ghostery.com

Name: Magnetiser Version: 0.975.1-signed.1-signed Enabled: true ID: magnetiser@hotsexgary.com

Name: Multi-process staged rollout Version: 1.85 Enabled: true ID: e10srollout@mozilla.org

Name: Pocket Version: 1.0.5 Enabled: true ID: firefox@getpocket.com

Name: Shield Recipe Client Version: 1.0.0 Enabled: true ID: shield-recipe-client@mozilla.org

Name: Web Compat Version: 1.1 Enabled: true ID: webcompat@mozilla.org

Name: Adobe Acrobat DC - Create PDF Version: 15.01.03 Enabled: false ID: web2pdfextension.15@web2pdf.adobedotcom

Name: Free Download Manager extension Version: 2.2.3 Enabled: false ID: fdm_ffext@freedownloadmanager.org

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Diagnostics AzureCanvasAccelerated: 0 AzureCanvasBackend: direct2d 1.1 AzureContentBackend: direct2d 1.1 AzureFallbackCanvasBackend: skia failures: CP+[GFX1-]: ClientLayerManager::BeginTransaction with IPC channel down. GPU process may have died. Decision Log D3D9_COMPOSITING: disabled by default: Disabled by default GPU_PROCESS: unavailable by default: Multi-process mode is not enabled WEBRENDER: unavailable by runtime: Build doesn't include WebRender


Failure Log (#0): CP+[GFX1-]: ClientLayerManager::BeginTransaction with IPC channel down. GPU process may have died. (#1): CP+[GFX1-]: ClientLayerManager::BeginTransaction with IPC channel down. GPU process may have died. (#2): CP+[GFX1-]: ClientLayerManager::BeginTransaction with IPC channel down. GPU process may have died. (#3): CP+[GFX1-]: ClientLayerManager::BeginTransaction with IPC channel down. GPU process may have died.

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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Do you recall installing the "Download with Free Download Manager (FDM)" extension? It has no reviews, so it's absolutely not clear whether you can trust this extension, much less the Windows software it sounds like it wants to install. Unless you have a special need for this add-on, I suggest disabling or removing it.

You can view, disable, and often remove unwanted or unknown extensions on the Add-ons page. Either:

  • Ctrl+Shift+a (Mac: Command+Shift+a)
  • "3-bar" menu button (or Tools menu) > Add-ons
  • type or paste about:addons in the address bar and press Enter/Return

In the left column of the Add-ons page, click Extensions. Then cast a critical eye over the list on the right side. Any extensions that Firefox installs on its own are hidden from this page, so everything listed here is your choice (and your responsibility) to manage. Anything suspicious? If in doubt, disable.

Often a link will appear above at least one disabled extension to restart Firefox before the change takes effect. You can complete your work on the tab and click one of the links as the last step.

Any improvement?