Firefox on Windows
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At a glance
- TIME
- About 20 minutes
- COST
- Free
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The steps
Update Firefox
- Open ☰ → Help → About Firefox. Complete the update and restart if prompted. Reopen the About page to check the result.
Enable dangerous-content warnings
- Open Settings → Privacy & Security → Security. Enable Block dangerous and deceptive content and its download-warning options. Reopen the settings and confirm they remain enabled.
Enable tracking protection
- Open Firefox → Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection. Enable protection and start with Standard.
- Open a familiar site and inspect the shield/protection dashboard by the address bar. Confirm protection is on. Test sign-in before keeping any later change to Strict.
Review website permissions
- Open Settings → Privacy & Security → Permissions. Open Settings beside Notifications, Camera, Microphone and Location. Remove or block unwanted entries and save changes.
- In notification settings, block new requests if desired. Reopen the lists and test a feature you use.
Remove unused extensions
- Confirm you can unlock your password manager. Open Firefox → ☰ → Add-ons and themes → Extensions. Disable unfamiliar or unused extensions, then remove those you do not need.
- Inspect permissions for remaining extensions. Remove any whose access does not fit its purpose. Test autofill and ordinary browsing.
Test and schedule a check
- Open a site you sign in to and another site you regularly use. Confirm both work. Return to safety if a dangerous-site warning appears.
- Schedule a monthly reminder for browser updates, permissions and extensions where available.
Sources and review
Reviewed November 11, 2026. Official instructions are linked alongside tasks. Starting settings are editorial recommendations. Labels can vary by version; use the named setting as a search term if its menu location differs.
Update Firefox
- Open ☰ → Help → About Firefox. Complete the update and restart if prompted. Reopen the About page to check the result.
Enable dangerous-content warnings
- Open Settings → Privacy & Security → Security. Enable Block dangerous and deceptive content and its download-warning options. Reopen the settings and confirm they remain enabled.
Enable tracking protection
- Open Firefox → Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection. Enable protection and start with Standard.
- Open a familiar site and inspect the shield/protection dashboard by the address bar. Confirm protection is on. Test sign-in before keeping any later change to Strict.
Review website permissions
- Open Settings → Privacy & Security → Permissions. Open Settings beside Notifications, Camera, Microphone and Location. Remove or block unwanted entries and save changes.
- In notification settings, block new requests if desired. Reopen the lists and test a feature you use.
Remove unused extensions
- Confirm you can unlock your password manager. Open Firefox → ☰ → Add-ons and themes → Extensions. Disable unfamiliar or unused extensions, then remove those you do not need.
- Inspect permissions for remaining extensions. Remove any whose access does not fit its purpose. Test autofill and ordinary browsing.
Test and schedule a check
- Open a site you sign in to and another site you regularly use. Confirm both work. Return to safety if a dangerous-site warning appears.
- Schedule a monthly reminder for browser updates, permissions and extensions where available.
Notes and follow-up
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