Information
This setting 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 the following values to true:
app.update.enabled
app.update.auto
app.update.staging.enabled
Type about:config in the address bar
Type app.update.enabled in the filter
Configure the setting as prescribed.
Type app.update.auto in the filter
Configure the setting as prescribed.
Type app.update.staging.enabled in the filter
Configure the setting as prescribed.
OR
Open the mozilla.cfg file in the installation directory with a text editor
Add the following lines to mozilla.cfg:
lockPref('app.update.enabled', true);
lockPref('app.update.auto', true);
lockPref('app.update.staging.enabled', true);
Default Value:
app.update.enabled=true
app.update.auto=true
app.update.staging.enabled=true