Browser.download.manager.scanWhenDoneFrom MozillaZine Knowledge BaseNote: This preference is no longer available since at least Firefox 31. [1] [2]
[edit] BackgroundIn Firefox 3, if a Windows user has an antivirus program installed, it is launched to scan files when they finish downloading. During testing of the feature, concerns about delays and double-scanning files surfaced. As a result, this preference—controlling whether the virus scan is automatically triggered—was created. Starting in Firefox 3.7 (3.7a3pre nightly builds since 2010-03-06) this preference also controls whether or not the Windows security policy checks are applied for downloading and launching executable files. [3] [4] [edit] Possible values and their effects[edit] TrueScan files for viruses when they finish downloading. Starting in Firefox 3.7, also apply Windows security policy checks. (Default) [edit] FalseDo not scan downloads for viruses. Starting in Firefox 3.7, also bypass Windows security policy checks. [edit] Caveats
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