Foxit Reader 5, ASK TB is back

[bo.elam]

Originally Posted by jim

Thanks for that bo. Didn't know - sorted now.

You are welcome, Jim. I also disable Javascript and enable safe reading mode,
in preferences. It makes it safer to open PDF files.

Bo

[eyeb]

suprised you didn't force pdf reader into sandboxie instead lol

[bo.elam]

Hi eyeb, my PDF files always open sandboxed. The only exception
is when is time to update. Foxit is a forced program. Can you tell
me, Why would you think is otherwise? Usually, I am not curious,
but I am now.

Bo

[eyeb]

well since you mentioned you disabled javascript/use safe mode for foxit, I thought you did this instead of sandboxing it

Since even if you didnt do these things, in a sandboxe with no internet connection/access to outside programs and limited which ones can start in sandboxie, it wouldn't really matter

[bo.elam]

Originally Posted by eyeb

well since you mentioned you disabled javascript/use safe mode for foxit, I thought you did this instead of sandboxing it

Since even if you didnt do these things, in a sandboxe with no internet connection/access to outside programs and limited which ones can start in sandboxie, it wouldn't really matter

I make Foxit safer by changing the settings but, to me, that can not be a
replacement for SBIE. Doing so and opening PDF files always sandboxed
with no internet connection allowed makes it very hard to get infected
when I open any PDF file. Basically, I do the same with every program,
change the settings that make it harder to get infected and opening the
programs sandboxed.

Bo

[eyeb]

gotcha

I just find disabling javascript to be crippling pdf that I get. Since I've never gotten an infected one but I get ones using javascript sometimes, I do sandboxie mine too but I like to keep it's features in tact too

But I've moved away from foxit and onto samatra because of the ask toolbar and it dailing home

[bo.elam]

Originally Posted by eyeb

gotcha

I just find disabling javascript to be crippling pdf that I get. Since I've never gotten an infected one but I get ones using javascript sometimes, I do sandboxie mine too but I like to keep it's features in tact too

But I've moved away from foxit and onto samatra because of the ask toolbar and it dailing home

I been able to avoid anything from Ask by using the MSI. Normally, I update
from within Foxit and Ask is not offered. When updating is not possible
from within, thats the time to use the MSI.
Its been a little over 2 years since I started using Foxit and will keep it as
long as the Ask toolbar is not imposed on users, the Reader remains safe
and easy to use.

Bo

[eyeb]

thanks for the link bo, I'll get foxit back but right now I'm satisfied with samatra because it has plugin for firefox so I can open pdf within browser