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How can I configure firefox 3.6+ to stop giving websites my firefox version, OS version, screen resolution or any other data?

defcon54321
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I am using noscript and adblock but when I go to sites to test browser security and privacy I see some sites that can detect browser version and OS version even without using any scripts..

How can I use about:config, or some other method to prevent Firefox 3.6 from sending out any data to any website in regards to OS version and browser version?

I am using noscript and adblock but when I go to sites to test browser security and privacy I see some sites that can detect browser version and OS version even without using any scripts.. How can I use about:config, or some other method to prevent Firefox 3.6 from sending out any data to any website in regards to OS version and browser version?

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the-edmeister
the-edmeister
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That info is in the HTTP header. If you don't want a website to see that info, change your UserAgent. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_Agent