Category: Geeks r Us
Firefox won't allow Web Visum because the plug-in won't verify. Are there any alternatives that are at least as good and will verify?
I am hoping they fix that, because I don't know of any.
The developer just needs to get it certified. I'm not sure why they don't.
I'm glad someone brought this up, because I thought I was the only one who had this issue. I hope they fix that soon.
These people are going to release a tool.
This tool will cost $3.50 per month.
It is called CAPTCHA Be Gone.
It is suppose to work with FireFox and Chrome for now, but later other browsers.
Here's the information.
14) CAPTCHA Be Gone is a $3 per month service which will automatically solve those pesky CAPTCHAs for you:
http://captchabegone.com/
I really need this tool, because I often am working with this sort of thing.
I have not used it, so can't say if it is good or not.
Problem for me is, I don't run in to them even as often as once a month, on average. There's one for the zone's IP checker, but it's accessible enough. I can hear the numbers and enter them.
How lame! Let's dump a free service that works well for a paid one... Screw that! I'd rather pay as I go, as I almost never need such a service at this time.
well, in all fairness, if the developer of WebVisum doesn't get this plugin verified, what choices are left?
Screw that!! I don't encounter captchas often enough to pay for a service, no matter the price. Besides, as was said, why ditch a free one for a paid one? Especially when there's no telling if it is truly even accessible to us in the first place?
It is very rare not to have an audio option, but unfortunately some sites still only have the image. The only reason I would be reluctant to pay is that this is a service I need very rarely. A pay as you use option would be better for somebody like me if I have to pay. Webvisum isn't an option while it isn't certified.
I'm really confused as to what brought this about in the first place. I just tried
to reinstall web visum the other day and ran into the same problem, which was
upsetting to me, considering the fact that I have to use it really frequently, and
there's nothing useful for my mac that will access the captchas on the page I'm
trying to navigate.
The rumola toolbar works 99.9% of the time, but not in this instance, and with
this new software that's coming out, if they'd at least give us a trial run to see if
it's accessible, that may be doable if web visum isn't ever fixed.
Well, it is $3.50 . I would say that wouldn't be much to spend to try it.
You don't have to keep anything after the first month.
I have no idea why the people that create webvisum won't update it unless they've joined with the developers of the later one.
well, the $3.00 program, as mentioned, may or may not be accessible, so
considering the fact that not everybody has money to invest in it, when web
visum is free, that doesn't really make sense.
Might be the reason the Webvisum creator stopped. No donations ever.
my webvisum is still running using an old virsion of firefox. I know that it is not secure. but I have no choice..
Yes, that is an option.
can you find older versions via oldversion.com, and if so, which one would you
recommend?
Look at this link. These come directly from the source.
The verson before this one was working.
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/install-older-version-of-firefox
You need to disable firefox security check.
Here is the solution I copied from audiogames.net forum:
Yes, that is a solution too. The problem with it is if you goof you'll have to remove and reinstall Firefox, sort of a pain if you're not use to fiddling.
I didn't post this, because when you suggest people by pass security you sort of take responsibility for it. Lol
Oh yeah, I forgot it. sorry in anyway. lol
Lol.
I also disabled that requirement in FireFox's config settings, and I don't think it's leaving me wide open to attacks. Even with it disabled, FireFox still alerted me that the add-on wasn't verified, and made me confirm that I really wanted to allow it. I wouldn't be inclined to enable an unverified add-on, unless I was familiar with it, like I am with Webvisum. I'm not ready to pronounce Webvisum dead, since I just used it to solve a CAPTCHA a week ago. I'm sure it requires an active service, and human CAPTCHA solvers, which leads me to believe it's still active. I have a real problem with the monthly subscription approach. I know there are people who will be quick to jump all over me for not wanting to compensate someone's attempt to make our lives easier. The main thing is that I resent the existence of the inaccessible CAPTCHA. There have been accessible alternatives for a while now, so there's really not much excuse. If people are unaware, and we make them aware that there are accessible alternatives to "type the letters you see in the picture above", then I would hope that they would make it right. Paying someone to deal with the inaccessible CAPTCHA for me--especially if months go by that I don't need any solved--then that just adds insult to injury. Honestly, I probably only encounter this problem a couple times a year, but maybe I'm just lucky.
Keep in mind that the workaround that was posted may or may not work in future versions of Firefox. The Mozilla developers wanted to take the signature verification setting away in Firefox version 45, but, probably due to backlash from users, they compromised and said that it would remain until version 47. perhaps this was to give add-on developers more time to get their content signed and verified, but whatever the reason, there still may come a time when WebVisum no longer works.
Webvisum is perfectly safe. Some aren't as tech savvy and again Firefox is difficult to uninstall and reinstall cleanly, and that is what has to be done to use it again if they make a mistake with the fix.
Also other add ons they want will ask if they want it, but won't be notify the plug isn't valid.
Just a word to the prudent. Smile.
No, not true. It's easy enough to find the folder where Firefox's configuration is stored, and back this up to an external drive if you so choose. This way, when you need to reinstall, all you have to do is copy that folder to your computer, and everything will work as expected. I've done this several times myself, and thus have avoided the hassle of customizing my settings and redownloading add-ons.
But you know this. You're not an average computer user my friend.
I know this because of your post.
Working with people for a while has taught me what I think is easy really isn't.
Let's say you've got a new computer with Windows 10 installed. You need that Firefox file and you need to put it someplace and well... Lol
I'm not trying to be obtruse, but it isn't that easy for most users.
Of course, you can always just use another browser if you mess your Firefox up too. Always options in this computer world. Smile.
By the way. Did you fix your Firefox?
Were you referring to me? If so, yes, I have. I'm pretty sure I posted that topic like 2 years ago at least. And in that time, I've learned a ton about how to maintain a computer.
As for your point, I understand where you're coming from, but I'm a firm believer that everyone should know how to back up their files, whether that's manually, as I described, or via a third party program such as Image for Windows or Drive Snapshot, assuming that the person is using Windows, of course. I only use that as an example, because Windows is the OS I'm most familiar with, although I'm also beginning to slowly dabble in Linux. That's neither here nor there for the purposes of this discussion, but the point is, a lot of data loss would be averted if people knew where these kinds of things were located, or, at the very least, how to keep their computers backed up, whether that be with the programs I mentioned, in the cloud, or both.
People should also learn to keep cars in good repair, vacuum sweepers, sewing, house repairs, you understand.
Smile.
You are a pro and most simply don't have the skill or even the ability to understand all that stuff you just tossed out.
It took me a bit to understand that too, so now I'm careful what I suggest unless I add a disclaimer. Lol
This comes from Flying Blind Magazine.
Though some have indicated that it is not working perfectly, the Webvisum CAPTCHA Solver is once again available for use within Firefox:
http://www.blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m=15142
I haven't had an occasion to try the new version yet, since I rarely need to solve captchas these days, so I don't know if it's true that there's less stability now. I'm glad that it was updated, though, as it is very popular, and lots of people don't want to pay to have their captchas solved.
It has worked just fine for me.
I installed the latest Fox and then the tool, and it is as always.
works fine for me also. just installed it on fox 46.0
It seems about as reliable as it was before James updated the signing of the extention to me. Also cool that Top Tech Tidbits linked to my article.
I just downloaded it about a week ago and even after telling firefox to remove
the older one, it still pops up the dialogue box wanting me to allow it, which I
press alt+a for, and it still does nothing. Does anyone know what this is about?
I'm really getting frustrated with this.
I followed the link via blind bargains and told firefox to remove the version
that had previously been installed, so nothing should be wrong here.
It didn't work when you press al plus a, in fact, press alt plus a, and then press tab once, then hit space bar..
Yes.
I am trying to get it on my computer for the first time but am running in to the issue of needing a coad from another person. I filled out the form online but they haven't replied. It sent me an email to change my password instead.
Yes, you need an invitation.