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    Firefox 3 addon problem

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by stevoboy, Jul 2, 2008.

  1. stevoboy

    stevoboy Notebook Guru

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    I have FF3 and when trying to download addons I get the error 228 now, but have never had this problem before with FF3. Have others experienced this recently as I am trying to figure out if it is a problem with my computer(s) as it happens on both or a problem with the addons site? Below is from the web search and is it applicable to this problem.


    Download Error -228


    This error message may be caused by having the Firefox cache disabled. To re-enable:

    * Firefox 2 and above: Tools -> Options -> Advanced -> Network
    * Firefox 1.5: Tools -> Options -> Privacy -> Cache

    Make sure the cache is at least 1 MB (50 MB is the default setting).

    Firewalls or spyware screeners may also cause this issue. If you use the CA firewall, Windows Defender, or the resident option of Spybot S&D ("Teatimer" feature), temporarily disable it to see if your system will now allow the extensions or themes to install [5].

    Failing that, a workaround is to right-click the download link, select "Save Link As..." and download the .xpi or .jar file to your computer. You can then manually install it by dragging the file icon onto an open Firefox window [6].

    Note: The Download Error -228 message may also be seen if the required .xpi or .jar file is not actually present on the server site. You can simply try again at a later time or check other download links on both the same site and a different site, before assuming that your own setup is at fault. [7]

    Another solution is disabling Network Monitor Driver. On Windows XP go to Control Panel, Network Connections, Right click your connection, Properties, uncheck network monitor driver, hit ok.
     
    stevoboy, Jul 2, 2008
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    nice tip, i personally would just forget the addon if it cannot be installed via normal ff installation. One of 2 things can happen in this (personal) situation: a) bad ff installation and b) bad written addon install script

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jul 2, 2008
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