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Forum Thread: FIrefox 3.06 still shows insecure after installing patch
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| mrmikeh
| FIrefox 3.06 still shows insecure after installing patch
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by mrmikeh on 11th Feb, 2009 01:53
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Even after installing Firefox 3.06, which is the current version, Secunia PSI shows program as insecure. Properties of file show version 3.06, but PSI detects 3.05.
Program located in C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe.
I used the patch link in PSI to install the current version 3.06
Rescanned the program and it still shows version 3.05 detected.
Thanks, Mike |
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| M.Hansen
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by M.Hansen on 11th Feb, 2009 09:12
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Hi Mike
You might still have remains of 3.0.5 on your computer. Thats what the PSI detects.
Make sure to remove every trace of 3.0.5
Morten Hansen |
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| fbloss
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by fbloss on 13th Feb, 2009 06:55
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I have the same problem. How, exactly, does one go about removing "all traces of 3.0.5"? |
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| Robt
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by Robt on 18th Feb, 2009 14:13
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After upgrading to fireFox 3.06 Secunia was still finding the insecure version in my trash bin. The fix was to empty it. |
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| mrand90706
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by mrand90706 on 23rd Feb, 2009 01:58, last edited on 23rd Feb, 2009 01:58
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I have the same problem. Secunia shows 3.05 in the location for the program, the 'Program Files\Mozilla Firefox' folder on the C drive, not in the trash, not in any backups. Firefox shows it is version 3.06 when running. If it helps anyone figure this out, I also have a utility from FileHippo.com that searches for programs that need updates and it also shows 3.05 installed.
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| Underlien
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by Underlien on 23rd Feb, 2009 10:24
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Try to uninstall firefox completely, rescan with PSI.
It should remove the treat completely, if not you can easier find the files related to 3.0.5 since 3.0.6 is not present
Then you can install 3.0.6 again (you can download the installer before uninstalling, this way you don't have to open IE)
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| war59312
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by war59312 on 26th Feb, 2009 07:17
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Might want to backup your profile first if you decide to uninstall firefox.
See: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Backing+up+your+informati on |
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| webdancer
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by webdancer on 9th Mar, 2009 14:48
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I completely uninstalled Firefox and then I installed the latest version of Firefox (3.0.7) and PSI is still saying that Firefox 3.0.5 is running and insecure. |
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| Underlien
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by Underlien on 9th Mar, 2009 14:50
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In the PSI you can click on the insecure programs listed to see more details.
What is the path of firefox 3.0.5?
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| webdancer
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by webdancer on 9th Mar, 2009 14:58
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Well, I hate to admit this, but the path showed that the problem was on my 3rd hard drive, which is not connected to the outside world. That was an easy fix! That won't happen again.
Thanks! |
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| Underlien
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by Underlien on 9th Mar, 2009 15:03
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I'm just glad to help :)
We like easy fix's!
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| jmj.willemse
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by jmj.willemse on 10th Mar, 2009 20:26
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on 11th Feb, 2009 01:53, mrmikeh wrote:
Even after installing Firefox 3.06, which is the current version, Secunia PSI shows program as insecure. Properties of file show version 3.06, but PSI detects 3.05.
Program located in C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe.
I used the patch link in PSI to install the current version 3.06
Rescanned the program and it still shows version 3.05 detected.
Thanks, Mike
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| puget1
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by puget1 on 11th Mar, 2009 12:31, last edited on 11th Mar, 2009 12:31
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If your problem really is a incomplete uninstall this is the cure for any uninstall problems try it and see: www.revouninstaller.com it works. Secondly, don't forget (like myself)about add-ons. They can block the installation process of just about any download. The fix for this is to DRAG the "Temporarily allow all this page" from toolbar/customize drop down, and placing it on what ever toolbar you like. Use prior to down loading any program. It sure works for me. Be advised that the new Firefox is 3.0.7 LUCK Oh right one other double check is to see what your add/remove has to say about the version you are running.
3-15-09 Just found out something else which is very interesting if you are in the beta testing program. That when a beta is release they (Mozilla) keep the previous stable version in your add/remove in case you want to go back to the stable version by simply uninstalling the beta. Cool |
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| nvanzijl
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by nvanzijl on 15th Mar, 2009 20:32
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I have done a rescan of the program and this helped to resolve the issues. I nolonger have the message that I have an unsecure porgram. |
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| leshill65
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by leshill65 on 21st Jun, 2009 09:36
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on 9th Mar, 2009 14:48, webdancer wrote:
I completely uninstalled Firefox and then I installed the latest version of Firefox (3.0.7) and PSI is still saying that Firefox 3.0.5 is running and insecure.
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| puget1
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by puget1 on 21st Jun, 2009 19:56, last edited on 21st Jun, 2009 19:56
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@leshill65
To locate the exact file that the Secunia PSI has detected, please follow there guidelines using the
ADVANCED interface:
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* Click on the + sign of the programme to “expand’ it.
* Click on Technical Details in the Toolbox to see the installation path of the detected file.
* Remember the installation path and close down the menu.
* Click Open Folder and locate the detected file.
Have U changed the folder option to show all hidden files?
Have U tried Windows search asking it to search hidden files?
If you have done and adhered to what the forum has stated then this is your only other recourse. It is more than likely hiding in a file or "D" drive find out where and delete and if important create a ignore rule. Depending on your experience the next suggestion is highly dangerous and a back-up of system should be done first!!!!
Because it is on your system. try this:
Click on start>run> type in the box REGEDIT
Highlight My Computer then select Edit>find - type Firefox in the box - click find next - it will search for Firefox elements. Keep pressing find next after each event until it gives the all clear.
Read each entry found carefully. If U are sure U no longer want it right click & delete it.
ALTHOUGH A FAIRLY SIMPLE ACTION IF U ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE REGISTRY U ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO BACK IT UP BEFORE TINKERING OR POST BACK WHAT U FIND FOR MORE ADVICE BEFORE DELETION.
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| Roderunner
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by Roderunner on 25th Jun, 2009 12:37
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The current Firefox is version 3.0.11 and it, according to PSI is insecure.
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