- #ADBLOCK FOR FIREFOX XPI HOW TO#
- #ADBLOCK FOR FIREFOX XPI INSTALL#
- #ADBLOCK FOR FIREFOX XPI UPDATE#
- #ADBLOCK FOR FIREFOX XPI PC#
- #ADBLOCK FOR FIREFOX XPI PLUS#
#ADBLOCK FOR FIREFOX XPI INSTALL#
There is no install file to deploy, rather Chrome will be configured via GPO templates to go download and install it from Google’s play store.
#ADBLOCK FOR FIREFOX XPI PLUS#
It’s possible a more complex script could be created to do this.ĭeploying Adblock plus from Chrome simpler than most browsers to install, though management of its pattern file is different. As of this writing, there isn’t a way found to reliably automate updating the shared patterns file while retaining the custom entries. Since the patterns file can occasionally be updated to add more filters (like a definition file), it would be best to replace the shared patterns.ini file with a new one every so often, then just cut and paste the custom entries from the old one.
#ADBLOCK FOR FIREFOX XPI UPDATE#
Adblock will update itself, so that is why the group policy “replace” is needed to make sure clients are always using the customized patterns file.ĥ. If Adblock is ever updated, the version=4 variable at the top of the file should be adjusted to match. Make sure there is no empty/white space at the bottom of the file. Add this code:Ĭode: Select all [Subscription Replace "" with the domain of the site you wish to whitelistģ. To add a domain/site to be excluded from adblock:Ģ. Note that you cannot use the same patterns.ini file for all installs of Adblock Plus (chrome or firefox) as each browsers pattern file is slightly different. The Patterns.ini file should be edited with a program like Notepad++, rather than standard notepad as it will not be formatted correctly.ģ. Used the “replace” option because otherwise, Adblock itself will create its own or possible it could be overwritten, losing any customized filters.Ģ. The group policy will copy the ini file to the appropriate folder for Adblock to use. The patterns.ini file contains the filter list for Adblock Plus. Click on the “ Common” tab and check the box for setting “ Run in logged-on user’s security context”.
Under destination, enter the path exactly as c:\users\%username%\appdata\locallow\Adblock Plus for IE\patterns.ini. Set source file to the network path location of the patterns.ini file. Under User Configuration - Preferences - Windows Settings - Files, Create a new file action. Value name: ĩ.Ğnable " Configure User Group policy loopback processing mode:" under Computer Configuration - Policies - Administrative Templates - System - Group Policy.Under User Configuration/Policies/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Security Features/Add-on Management/Add-on List, Enable policy and configure with these values: Under Computer Configuration - Policies - Security Settings - local policies - security options - Change setting of " User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the built-in Administrator account" to disabledĨ. msi file and the patterns.ini file are in the same folderĦ.Ĝreate a group policy and assign to OU's you wish to deploy adblock to. The location for patterns.ini in IE is: c:\users\%username%\appdata\locallow\Adblock Plus for IE\patterns.iniĥ.
#ADBLOCK FOR FIREFOX XPI PC#
Copy the patterns.ini file from PC that already has Adblock Plus for IE installed and updated and place it in the IE folder. Modify adblockIEdeploy.bat - change \\server\\server\Adblock-Deploy\IE\ to the appropriate path created in step 1.Ĥ. Create a new file in notepad and save it as adblockIEdeploy.bat with this code:Ĭode: Select all msiexec /q /i \\server\Adblock-Deploy\IE\ģ.
Create an IE folder to your server share.Ģ. Make sure domain users and domain computers have ready only access. As of this writing, there is no reliable way found to disable this yet. Users can close this window and it won’t appear again. This window basically is just a “Thanks for installing Adblock” message, with options to donate. It should be noted that users will receive a one-time pop up message when opening IE for the first time after install. The 圆4 bit installer is only needed if using IE 64bit. Typically, you will only need to deploy the x86 version even with 64bit OS.
#ADBLOCK FOR FIREFOX XPI HOW TO#
How to deploy and manage Adblock Plus with Group Policy for IE, Chrome and FirefoxĪdblock Plus for IE comes as an MSI for easier deployment. Dont have a method yet for disabling first run for IE and Firefox yet but at least the plugin installs on its own without user intervention. I have used this method for 2 clients (about 50 devices or so) and seems to work good. Note that this was done in a time crunch so there is most definately room for improvement and probably much better ways to accomplish it. I've been messing around with building deployment package/method for ABP for all 3 main browsers via GPO.