Question about new malwarebytes and noscripts

9 years ago

I have the paid version of malwarebytes and since updating to new version my no scripts in firefox doesn't show up. Is the new version preventing no scripts from operating? My no scripts still update but no icon anywhere. Anyone else have this problem?

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azinoh
9 years ago
I have new version of free malwarebytes and still have the icon button in the upper left corner. By any chance are you in FULL SCREEN (F11 key to toggle on/off) ?
anne_ct
9 years ago
I, too, have the latest paid version of Malwarebytes, goldensmom, but I don't think they're responsible for the loss of "no scripts" add-on in the latest version [29.0.1] of FF.

I noticed it was gone, too. But...I think that FF's increased security in their latest version has "bundled" the prevention of scripts into this newest browser thereby eliminating the need for the "no scripts" add-on. Whenever there's an upgrade in FF versions they always check to see if your particular add-on[s] are compatible with their latest version. My "no scripts" add-on seemed to have disappeared then. Perhaps that's the case with the disappearance on your system.

HTH

Anne
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azinoh
9 years ago
If you have too many other custom objects on your title bar, maybe the NoScript button got bumped because there was no room for it. Go to VIEW >> TOOLBARS >> CUSTOMIZE and see if it is there. You may be able to DRAG // DROP it back to wherever you want it or delete something you don't really need to make room for it.
anne_ct
9 years ago
Sorry to disappoint, Azinoh...but the add-on is gone. I am never satisfied with just one look so I'd done what you suggested...and more. It's nowhere to be found and after a considerable investigation...of every corner of FF 29.0.1...I think it's safe to conclude that they gobbled it up as I offered above.

One could download another copy of No-Scripts from the net if one felt it an absolutely necessary add-on but considering how security minded FF is these days...I doubt that one would need it.

Anne
azinoh
9 years ago
Just for laughs...open about:config and enter noscript in the search bar. If it is truly not there, then you won't find anything. I find it odd that FF would just blow it away without something else going on.
anne_ct
9 years ago
It's not there. There's no search bar in config with FF 29.0.1 but all the browser info is readily available through the "troubleshooting info" tab. No Script is no longer listed in this current version.

As I stated above...if a FF user wants it back...they can download it again. It can be found as an add-on if one looks for it as a downloadable add-on. But it was not moved with this current version when the update was made available. FF always advises the user that they will check to see if the users add-ons are compatible with the newest version before they download it. Apparently, they...in their infinite wisdom...decided No Script was not necessary with this newest version. Remember...the FF version I'm dealing with is 29.0.1. Not every FF user is working with this particular new version.

I don't think FF just "blew it away". There's simply no need for it with their current built-in security and the app itself can cause problems if it's not used correctly.
goldensmom
Original Author
9 years ago
I still have no scripts in my downloads and as I said it still updates as it did this morning. I can call it up and all my settings are set with no change so FF didn't get rid of it. It's there somewhere. I didn't notice this change until I updated Malwarebytes. Yes, I am on full screen and checked toolbars. No luck.
azinoh
9 years ago
anne_ct

I don't know what is different in your FF 29.0.1 versus my FF 29.0.1, but I still have a search bar in about:config and it still shows multiple entries for NoScript and I still have a button for it immediately to the left of the URL bar. My current NoScript is 2.6.8.24 Did a little googling and found this:

Here is a link that might be useful: Superuser
anne_ct
9 years ago
I don't know what's different either...but...No Script no longer resides in my FF. I used your about:config search method and it produces nothing more than my previous search through "troubleshooting info". The app is gone. Where to? I have no idea at this present moment but I don't think that Malwarebytes had anything to do with it and I believe that was the OP's fear.

Thank you, Azinoh. I don't click on links but I will certainly have a look via DuckDuck when I return home from an appointment...using your "Superuser" hint. As for what version of No Script that I once had...I, honestly, don't remember right now. Perhaps that's why it's gone. ;-)

However...if I ever find it...you'll be the first to know. It's more of a mystery to me right now than I'm sure it is to you.
anne_ct
9 years ago
As promised, Azinoh...

Read several reviews of/on Superuser. Interesting. Also...in my cyber travels read several interesting "offerings" regarding No Script and Adblock conflicts. I have Adblock Plus and use it when necessary. Perhaps therein lies my lost No Script problem...but I rather doubt it. I, also use WOT but doubt that it interfered with No Script.

Been an informative afternoon. Thanks for the journey. I always appreciate learning more.
anne_ct
9 years ago
From today's FF newsletter:

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/re-enable-add-ons-disabled-when-updating

And...Malwarebytes has just made version 2.0.2.1012 available on their website. If you haven't received it as a loadable update yet...you will within the next day or so.

Anne
DA_Mccoy
9 years ago
The change log for the MWB v2.0.2 is below.

I was bored this morning as I waited for the sun to come up so I could go outside and work. The new version didn't come through the MWB update so I downloaded it from Filehippo, and installed it. No muss, No fuss.

DA

Here is a link that might be useful: Filehippo.com

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