Information
This feature configures Firefox to automatically download and install updates as they are made available.
Rationale:
Security updates ensure that users are safe from known software bugs and vulnerabilities.
Impact:
None - This is the default behavior.
Solution
To establish the recommended configuration, set extensions.update.autoUpdateDefault to true:
Type about:config in the address bar
Type extensions.update.autoUpdateDefault in the filter
Ensure the setting is set as prescribed.
OR
Open the mozilla.cfg file in the installation directory with a text editor
Add the following lines to mozilla.cfg:
lockPref('extensions.update.autoUpdateDefault', true);
Default Value:
True