Geej Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Access Internet data safely by dropping unnecessary administrative privileges when accessing the Internet.DropMyRights by Michael HowardRead more at MSDN siteAnother article for observation on various mode of privilegeSilent Switchless Exe (SaferFireFoxSI.exe)Size: 316kbMD5: CECE3073E7EF7F117C98F78776E65713Installed Directory: Program files\Mozilla FirefoxAdditional shortcut: Start->All Programs ->Mozilla Firefox -> Safer FirefoxSaferFireFoxSI.exe SaferFireFoxSI.exe contains 2 files:1) DropMyRights.exe 2) SaferFirefox.exe <-- -- -- Launcher using Autoit compiled script. File not UPXed. So can change your fav icon if you want. A simple msg will popup if the 2 files are not found at its intended location. SaferFirefox.exe is set to run in Constrained mode It is intended to add to your existing Firefox svcpack.1)Pls unpack your existing Firefox addon program2)Put the downloaded SaferFireFoxSI.exe into the svcpack folder3) Edit your entries_Firefox_or_something.ini with[AddProgram]Firefox-2016.exe <-- This is my existing entry. You may have different names.SaferFireFoxSI.exe <--- Add [b]New entry[/b] (Must be after Firefox-2016.exe line, not before)4) Repack back the whole package into original formOther: If you have Firefox already installed, just run SaferFireFoxSI.exe to install.Q. How do you know that Firefox is running in reduced privilege?A: Well, Start SaferFirefox thru the start Menu. Try saving this webpage in C:\ or C:\Program Files or C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 If you get a warning message, asking you to save to My Documents instead, then Firefox is running in reduced privilege. (which also means spyware can't infect your critical system directory) Note: It will also block registry writing to HKLM if any (but not HKCU). However, if you are installing Firefox extensions, then don't run in Reduced privilege.(Note: DropMyRights does not works on Vista) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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