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i can't install browser backgrounds addon

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https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/browser-backgrounds/?src=search

the add-on from addons.mozilla.org could not be installed because it does not match the add-on firefox expected


it was working properly but i accidentally removed it and can't install again...please help me!!

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/browser-backgrounds/?src=search '''''the add-on from addons.mozilla.org could not be installed because it does not match the add-on firefox expected''''' it was working properly but i accidentally removed it and can't install again...please help me!!

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-> Unable to install add-ons (extensions or themes)

Check and tell if its working.

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no it isn't working...

please help !

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Try to install from the add-on's homepage:

Check and tell if its working.

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i'm doing the same...but same error pops up again and again...i've no clue what's going on.

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-> Clear Cookies & Cache

-> Clear the Network Cache

-> Start Firefox in Safe Mode

When you are in Safe Mode, now try to install the add-on from both the links:

Check and tell if its working.

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this time it downloaded completely...but same error was shown afterwards...

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Take time and try to perform the suggestions mentioned in the following articles:

Check and tell if it working.

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i've already read and followed that guide...i read them again as u said..

but,i'm still facing that problem.

Also,does that helps to inform that it was working nicely....i removed it by a mistake... now,i can't even install it..

also,i can't see any extension.rdf and extensions.cache files in the folder of firefox.... i noticed that browser backgrounds folder is still there with all pictures that i used to have...

What may be the problem...?? Please guide me...i've been using this add-on for a long time now !!

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That can happen if there is a failure to verify the file via a checksum.
You may have a firewall or anti-virus software that inspect the file and repacks it.

You can try to save the file and install it locally via File > Open File.

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I'm running linux...i've no anti-virus software software installed.

Please elaborate what you are trying to say!

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-> go to the add-on's download page

A work around is right-click Add to Firefox link -> click Save Link As... -> Save the file on your computer (it will save as .xpi file)

  • when the file has been Downloaded, click Firefox button -> go to New Tab and click Open File...
  • select the saved .xpi file of your add-on and hit Enter key

Now it should be installed. Check and tell if its working.

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my problem is solved...i don't know how,but i tried once more this morning and it was installed successfully!

Thank you all for ur suggestions...^_^