Can't Install Zotero word plugin

LFM

I am using Zotero v. 2.0b7.4, I just got a new computer at work and the network's antivirus software recognizes the Zotero plugins for Word as a virus. I could start a request to make an exception for the installation, but that means I have to wait for about a week or so and I am nearing a deadline!
Any ideas? Is there any way to download the file and then install it?

adamsmith

Dilbert has this character "Mordac the Preventer of Information Service"...
http://dilbert.com/strips/comic/2009-11-19/


You can certainly download the file and install it - just use right-click and "save-as" to download the file instead of left-clicking to install it - it will be an .xpi file.
I believe you should be able to install it by dragging to FF - although I'd be surprised if your virus protection lets you do that.
Installing this manually without using FF is possible, too, I think, but less easily so. I don't think I could run you through it, though maybe Simon would be willing to - for that he'd know which word and which OS you're on, though.

LFM

LOL! I have to send that to my IT department!
I did try the "save as" option before I posted here, but it didn't work, not because of security issues, but because it couldn't find the files.
I am using Windows XP and Word 2007.

adamsmith

http://www.zotero.org/download/integration/Zotero-WinWord-Plugin-3.0a3.xpi
is the link - I just tested that you can download this. Or what do you mean with "couldn't find the files"?

LFM

It does work! At least here at home, will have to wait to try it tomorrow at the office, thank you!

LFM

Still not possible to install from work I get this message
(loosely translated)
Firefox could not install file at:

file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/LFM/Desktop/Zotero-WinWord-Plugin-3.0a3.xpi

because: not a correct installation pack
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dstillman

The file was likely corrupted during download. Clear your browser cache and try again, or download the XPI from a different browser and drag it into Firefox.