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hercules_gw

Firefox security/privacy settings effectiveness

19 years ago

Hi all....hope you can offer me some advice.

I just recently installed Firefox (v 2.0), and went through the setup/configuration routine. Admittedly, I'm a latecomer...I've never used Firefox 'til now, but my first few days of use have been just fine, and I think I'm gonna like it. I do have a question, though, for you veteran users...hope you can help. First, a little background.

In my use of Internet Explorer exclusively 'til now, I've relied upon Webroot's "Window Washer" to help keep my system clean of accumulated junk. It's worked well for me. Now, my question.

With Firefox, the options allow me to clear history, cache, etc. upon closing of the browser. Since my version of Window Washer does not include dealing with this new browser, I'd like to know if Firefox's option of deleting all "private info" upon the closing of the browser is adequate protection of private data on this (home) system. I'm primarily concerned with things like confidential e-mail via web based providers, and with online banking and investment inquires via secure links. My hope is that when I close Firefox, these data have truly been deleted from my system...as is promoted by Mozilla.

My apologies for the length of this request. ~grin~ I sincerely hope you experts can help ease my mind, and shed some light on what Firefox's clearing options really mean to me.

Thanks much for wading through all this! I'll anxiously await your advice.

Hal (preparing for snow tonight...the first real "storm" of the winter!)

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