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Hierdie gesprek is in die argief. Vra asseblief 'n nuwe vraag as jy hulp nodig het.

recurring request to allow "this app (Thunderbird Software Updater) to make changes to your device"

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pwhite539
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After I responded positively to a notice offering to update my Thunderbird account... I keep getting a window asking whether I want to allow "Thunderbird Software Updater" to make changes to my device.

I always get very cautious and suspicious when asked about giving permission to make changes to my device... I've been burned in the past by such requests.

How can I be sure this is really a legitimate request from Thunderbird/Mozilla?

After I responded positively to a notice offering to update my Thunderbird account... I keep getting a window asking whether I want to allow "Thunderbird Software Updater" to make changes to my device. I always get very cautious and suspicious when asked about giving permission to make changes to my device... I've been burned in the past by such requests. How can I be sure this is really a legitimate request from Thunderbird/Mozilla?

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Matt
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Given the updater is a part of Thunderbird and to install an update it must make changes to our device (update Thunderbird) I think you need to just accept that you will be asked and should approve it.