Re: [nukkad] help with extension

[holmes <>]

Tirumurti Vasudevan wrote:
 >> use the software update feature in mozilla itself. (edit>preferences)
 >> there should be no problems
 >>  >
 >> tried to find it, can't. can you pin point?
 >
 > what version? mozilla or mozilla firefox?

Moz is version 1.7.13, just downloaded a fresh one.
went to preferences > and checked list of options, appearence, 
navigation, composer etc
can't find software update link

arya









> in backing up Mozilla with MozBackup utility it gave a message that a
> file called install.rdf was missing
> 
> i got the backup in naycase but off and on the same query comes up, even
> when opening Moz Thunderbird email program
> 
> what is that file and where to get from?
> 
> holmes
> 
> in upgrading the versions, the later versions have file called
> install.rdf to handle entensions installation.
> previously it used an install.js
> you are backing up an older version with a utility meant for newer
> version. so it is giving an error msg as it is not finding an expected
> file.
> 
> the file comes with an newer version.
> when you install the newer version it will be there.
> use the software update feature in mozilla itself. (edit>preferences)
> there should be no problems.
> 
> tv
> what should i download, Moz or MozBackup or Thunderbird?
> 
> important question, if i download newer version of MozBackup will i
> still have access to old backed up files?
> 
>  >
> use the software update feature in mozilla itself. (edit>preferences)
> there should be no problems
>  >
> 
> tried to find it, can't. can you pin point?
> 
> by the way your tip to backup with MozBackup saved my skin, thanks
> 
> arya
> On 5/2/06, holmes  wrote:
>> what should i download, Moz or MozBackup or Thunderbird?
> each has its own function.
> you are running mozilla as browser.
> upgrade it if you want.
> i am using firefox and so not sure exatly what to see.
> it should be in edit> preferences> advanced> update
> 
> mozbackup is a backup utility to save ones skin while foramtting
> upgrading or reinstalling.
> 
> thunderbird is the stand alone mail client though mozilla as such has
> a mail client that is similar.
> 
> even if you download the newer versions and install in the same drive
> the data is usually retained. you may not have to do anything more
> usually.
> 
>>
>> important question, if i download newer version of MozBackup will i
>> still have access to old backed up files?
> 
> 
> it should be backward compatible, yes.
> i have not used.
> 
>>  >
>> use the software update feature in mozilla itself. (edit>preferences)
>> there should be no problems
>>  >
>>
>> tried to find it, can't. can you pin point?
> 
> what version? mozilla or mozilla firefox?
> 
>> by the way your tip to backup with MozBackup saved my skin, thanks
> 
> welcome!
> 
> tv
> 
> On 5/13/06, holmes  wrote:
>> i had raised this issue earlier but have misplaced thread
>>
>> every time i open thunderbird i get a message 'install.rdf' missing and
>> contact author or something like that
>>
>> have read up the issue and think it is some extension which should have
>> been included at downloading newer thunderbird
>>
>> don't feel competent to find the thing nor install it
>>
>> drtv had mentioned updating mozilla or some way of repairing it
>>
>> can't find it in moz or th'bird
>>
>> any thoughts?
>>
>> arya
>>
>>
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