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
    -207
  • 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.
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