![]() In unusual cases where the service can’t be installed, the conventional UAC-dependent updater will continue to be used. When the MozillaMaintenance service is launched with a command to perform an update, it will perform the task and then terminate itself the service itself doesn’t remain in the background when it’s not needed. This means that the conventional Firefox updater can instruct the service to launch and perform an update without user intervention. ![]() Mozilla used a special access control entry to configure it so that it can be initiated by unprivileged applications. Mozilla’s new update service, which is called MozillaMaintenance, has a high enough privilege level to be able to modify the Firefox files without needing a UAC prompt. AdvertisementĪ “service” on Windows is a kind of headless background task. Mozilla was reluctant to take that approach for various security reasons, and opted instead to build their updater on top of a service. Google’s Chrome Web browser, for example, installs itself in the user’s home directory rather than a destination on the filesystem that would require elevated privileges to modify. There are a number of different approaches that software applications can use to avoid triggering the UAC dialog during updates. The new updater in Firefox 12 on Windows no longer requires the UAC dialog. The dialog requires user intervention, which makes it an obstacle to seamless updates. ![]() The UAC dialog is shown during the update process because the updater needs elevated privileges in order to modify the Firefox program files on the filesystem. In order to make updates silent, Mozilla has to first find a way to avoid the intrusive User Access Control (UAC) prompt. One of those changes, which is included in Firefox 12, is a new update system that will be used on Windows. The Firefox developers have been working to implement some of the underlying technical changes that are needed to support the functionality. Mozilla is reportedly on track to deliver silent updates in Firefox 13, the next major version. The eventual goal is to make updates completely silent, performing them in the background without user intervention. The release brings some minor incremental feature improvements, a number of fixes under the hood, and a significant change to the browser’s update system on Windows.Įver since Mozilla transitioned Firefox to a shorter development cycle, the organization has been working to make browser updates less intrusive and more seamless. ![]() Please contact support.Mozilla announced today the availability of Firefox 12, a new version of the popular open source Web browser. Q: How can I view multiple NVRs at the same time?Ī: This should be done using the Viewstation software.Ī: You can update non-internet connected NVRs by downloading and installing the firmware manually. Q: I hit cancel to allow the plugin through Windows Firewall - what should I do?Ī: Click start and type “Firewall” - this should bring up the option “Firewall & Network protection” locate “Allow an app through firewall” and find “webplugin_nvr”. Q: Do I need to use Internet Explorer mode in Edge?Ī: No - you can use Edge natively now instead of Internet Explorer mode. Q: The plugin failed to load, what should I do?Ī: Close the browser and retry, wait a few seconds on the login screen for it to fully initialize. Q: Does this work on other browsers besides Edge, Chrome, and Firefox?Ī: It does seem to work in other browsers - we did a quick try in Brave and Opera and it worked there as well, but the main support is for Chrome and the other major browsers. After downloading the plugin, you may need to restart your browser to “Allow” the plugin to run on your NVRs webpage when prompted. When you visit your web view with Internet Explorer, the plugin download option will become available. Safari versions 11 and earlier WILL work for Mac with the plugin, which will need to be downloaded manually from our downloads page. These browsers do not yet support any playback. These browsers will allow you to, without a plugin, view one camera at a time in its live-view. Each time you access the NVR there will be a short initialization for the plugin, generally less than a second.Īs of a firmware update released on for the newer Admiral/Imperial systems, partial support for Chrome, Firefox, and updated Safari browsers has been added. The next time you reach your NVR you will be prompted to run the plugin application - click the open option. You may also get a Windows Firewall message asking if you want to run the plugin, be sure to hit allow access. You may need to restart your browser after. Click the link, open the installer, and follow the instructions. After the firmware update is complete, you will be prompted to download and install the new plugin.
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