Gerv,

Yes it is possible.  It it not a requirement of an XPI file to have to
install files.  Something similar has already been done with the shipping
N6 windows installer.  However, I don't believe that XPInstall has any
preference manipulation routines, at least I don't recall seeing any.

Gervase Markham wrote:

> Just a quick check: I could provide an XPI whose sole function was to
> execute some Javascript (to e.g. change some prefs), right? It wouldn't
> have to install anything?
>
> This is related to bug 77207.
> http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=77207
>
> Gerv

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