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Firefox Quantum 61.0.1 (64-bit) on Mint. How to disable flash and java.

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I am concerned about security. I would like to completely disable java and flash (I am not sure if it's still used in this version of Firefox). How can I do it? Do I need to change some parameters in 'about:config'?

I am concerned about security. I would like to completely disable java and flash (I am not sure if it's still used in this version of Firefox). How can I do it? Do I need to change some parameters in 'about:config'?

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First about Java : it 's not supported (anymore) in Firefox.

See : https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/npapi-plugins

If, however, you do have Java installed on your system, please see :

https://java.com/en/download/help/linux_uninstall.xml

As for Flash : Your system details doesn't show whether you have Adobe Flash installed on your system - in Firefox it's called 'Shockwave Flash' and you would find it in Add-ons => Plugins. If you do see it there, you can set it to 'Never Activate', when you're sure that's what you want to do. If you keep Adobe Flash up to date , you don't need to be concerned about security.

See : https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/install-flash-plugin-view-videos-animations-games

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