FireFox extensions (also called plug-ins throughout this article) are add-ons for the FireFox browser.  For those who do not know about FireFox, please read this article first: Introduction To FireFox

When you first switch from Internet Explorer (or Safari for those Mac users) the increase in usability, stability, and security is quite amazing.  These extensions make you feel this way all over again!  The following four pages list out four of my favorite FireFox extensions in no particular order.  The last page contains a link to download the four plug-ins directly from the FireFox web site.
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CWShredder removes browser hijackers which install dozens of bookmarks on your computer, changes your home page without asking, and continually changes it back if you attempt to correct it. Furthermore, it significantly slows down the performance of your PC, and introduces modifications which cause Microsoft Windows™ to freeze, crash or randomly reboot.
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VundoFix is a removal tool for Virtumonde - aka Winfixer.
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XCleaner Lite Freeware is a simple-to-use anti-spyware and privacy enhancement tool. No installation is required, simply click and start. With a system of check boxes, users can control the cleaning functions and spy software detection services.
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