Can't install JustOff extension Topic is solved

[mbr12]

Operating system: Windows 7 Pro
Browser version: Palemoon 28.15
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I'm using v28.15, specifically so I can use older extensions (no lectures, please). I also had a few extensions from JustOff's site. They've all been working fine until a few weeks ago.
Palemoon developed a bug that wouldn't let me save preferences, so I re-installed it. That problem is fixed and I can install my previous extensions, however, now I can't install the JustOff extensions. I keep getting the "appears to be corrupt" message.
There wasn't an xpi file, so i tried changing the file from zip to xpi with no success. I set the security to allow all extensins, no go.
Strange that JustOff's extensions worked before Palemoon had that bug , and while it had the bug, but not after reinstalling Palemoon. Must be some setting I'm missing.
I have no intention of updating PM, because my beloved old extensions will no longer work.
Any ideas?

[Moonchild]

v28.15, specifically so I can use older extensions (no lectures, please)

I won't give you a lecture but also understand that (1) we don't support versions that are that old and (2) there shouldn't be an issue using legacy Firefox extensions on our current latest version.

[moonbat]

I have no intention of updating PM, because my beloved old extensions will no longer work.

Remember you're on your own for any future problems too in that case and don't bother asking for help here later if you're going to stick to an old version instead of looking for updating your extensions or looking for working alternatives from the 200+ ones that are already available for Pale Moon.

[Mæstro]

I won't give you a lecture but also understand that (1) we don't support versions that are that old and (2) there shouldn't be an issue using legacy Firefox extensions on our current latest version.

This is not the first time somebody has come here in the last few days stuck on a <29·1·1 version to keep old Firefox extensions and requesting support for a problem that has been solved since v31. Perhaps a FAQ or sticky to tell them they can upgrade and keep their extensions is in order.

[Blacklab]

Palemoon developed a bug that wouldn't let me save preferences, so I re-installed it. That problem is fixed and I can install my previous extensions, however, now I can't install the JustOff extensions. I keep getting the "appears to be corrupt" message.
There wasn't an xpi file, so i tried changing the file from zip to xpi with no success. I set the security to allow all extensins, no go.
Strange that JustOff's extensions worked before Palemoon had that bug , and while it had the bug, but not after reinstalling Palemoon. Must be some setting I'm missing.

No 'bug' seen here... suspect you are 'missing' something at your end... or possibly have a corrupted Pale Moon installation or profile?

Note: You will need to install a copy of martok's 'Palefill' extension first (link listed on Pale Moon Add-ons 'Other' page) to be able to see each of JustOff's extension '.xpi' download links in the 'Assets' section of his GitHub pages correctly at present.

1. No problems installing a test selection of JustOff's extensions into latest Pale Moon 32.0.1... e.g. JustOff's 'Smart Preview for Pale Moon forum 1.3.5' has just installed successfully:

'Assets' section of a JustOff extension's GitHub page showing .xpi file download link

2. Checked all 30 of JustOff's extensions as listed on his GitHub page... and all have .xpi files available for download.
3. Downloaded and installed a random 7 of JustOff's extensions including the largest 'Classic Add-ons Archive' (CAA) v2.0.3.

Add-ons Manager - 7 x JustOff extensions + Palefill installed on Pale Moon 32.0.1

4. All 7 test downloads of JustOff's extensions installed correctly onto a clean new setup of latest Pale Moon 32.0.1.
5. Tested direct installation of extensions from the download link on the GitHub 'Assets' page... and also checked 'local installation' correct by downloading several .xpi files ('Save Link As...') to desktop... and then installing extension by 'drag & drop' .xpi file onto any open browser page.

[mbr12]

I'll give 32 a try. Thanks for the replies.

[mbr12]

I went ahead and updated. Now everything works! I was unaware newer versions allowed the old extensions. That doesn't usually happen.
Thanks!

[Mæstro]

See here for an explanation.