Portable Firefox

Mark · 17-09-2007, 12:18

Is it possible to run Portable Firefox on a system that already has Firefox installed and keep the two entirely seperate? This is mainly so I have a browser specifically for quidco-related stuff as my security settings tend to interfere with their tracking cookies.

I'd use a VM instead, but if this will work as a more lightweight solution then that's certainly better.

Daz · 17-09-2007, 12:18

Yes

Mark · 17-09-2007, 12:19

I'll admit that this thread was entirely aimed in your direction.

Daz · 17-09-2007, 12:24

Only thing I should mention is that you cant have 2 copies running at the same time. I think it's something to do with how Firefox handles separate/new windows that they cant work around, so the little wrapper app prevents you from starting it if another instance is running.

Mark · 17-09-2007, 12:37

Cool - only going to use it for online purchases so it shouldn't get in the way too much. I'll wager it gets confused if you do it the other way around (start the app first).

17-09-2007, 12:18	#1
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Portable Firefox Is it possible to run Portable Firefox on a system that already has Firefox installed and keep the two entirely seperate? This is mainly so I have a browser specifically for quidco-related stuff as my security settings tend to interfere with their tracking cookies. I'd use a VM instead, but if this will work as a more lightweight solution then that's certainly better.

17-09-2007, 12:18	#2
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Yes __________________ apt-get moo

17-09-2007, 12:24	#4
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Only thing I should mention is that you cant have 2 copies running at the same time. I think it's something to do with how Firefox handles separate/new windows that they cant work around, so the little wrapper app prevents you from starting it if another instance is running. __________________ apt-get moo

17-09-2007, 12:19	#3
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I'll admit that this thread was entirely aimed in your direction.

17-09-2007, 12:37	#5
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Cool - only going to use it for online purchases so it shouldn't get in the way too much. I'll wager it gets confused if you do it the other way around (start the app first).