I downloaded the new version, but firefox says always that I must update - why, and if there's a step 'install' miss me why are there no instructions on how to do?

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• Once I downloaded the new version of firefox, it flashes that it cannot complete because I have no privileges to certain things in the new version. Can you explain this?

  I get throughout the download process and move it in my applications. He then asks me if I want to replace the old version with the new. When I click on replace, a new window appears with the fact that my computer does not have privileges for the operations so I can not complete the process. Well, that really gets me, is that it appears always say that I need to download the new version. I don't know what to do.

  If he has problems with the update or the permissions then simpler is to download the full version and trash the version currently installed to do a clean install of the new version.

  Download a new copy of the Firefox program and save the file on the desktop disk image (dmg)

  • Firefox 7.0.x: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all.html
  • Trash the present application Firefox to do a clean (re-) install
  • Install the new version you downloaded

  Your profile data is stored in the Firefox profile folder, so you will not lose your bookmarks and other personal data if you uninstall and (re) install Firefox.

  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox

• I tried to download the new version, but my security asked me if I really wanted to download from an unknown source. If I was about to be scammed, or why firefox is not recognized by my security system?

  I received an email saying it was the reporter that I was using an outdated version, and I wanted to download the new version of firefox. I clicked on download now. I am running windows 7, if I get a backup it box. I save it. so I open run it. When I click Run, I received a message asking if I want to run something from an unknown source... then I hit Cancel.

  I don't think that Mozilla will send e-mail to its users and ask them to update to Firefox. I have never received such and I have been using Firefox from the day that it was released. Users will have to use its built-in or from its Web site update. This email is probably a scam. You must remove it immediately.

• I downloaded the new version of firefox twice still keep still getting the message that my version is obsolete and unprotected

  I have followed the instructions to download twice, said that my download is complete, but still seem to have the old version with the message to download the new version, so I'm going in circles

  Your user agent string (identifies the version of the browser) reports that you have Firefox 3.5.19 and not 4.0.1

  A quick look to confirm which version you have, if the bookmarks menu has an object called "organize bookmarks" you use Firefox 3.5.19, if it has one element called "show all bookmarks" you Firefox 4

  If you have Firefox 4, you must reset your user agent string so that it correctly identifies the version of Firefox.

  1. Type of topic: config in the address bar and press on enter
  2. Accept the warning message that appears, you will be taken to a list of preferences
  3. Locate the general.useragent.overridepreference, right-click on it and select Reset, this function will set the default user agent string in Firefox 4

  There are other user agent string settings that may have changed, but these are no longer used in Firefox 4. You can reset them if you want, for details, see https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Websites+or+add-ons+incorrectly+report+incompatible+browser

  If you have Firefox 3.5.19, you can use the integrated update system. In using the menu, select "Check for Updates" and it should offer to install Firefox 4.0.1

• Mac os 10.4, downloaded the latest version of firefox to see that it is not compatible with this system. How to bring back the previous version?

  Notification of an update appeared, I proceeded to update, attempted to launch the new version and I was told it is not compatible with mac os 10.4, the version that I currently use. How can I get the old version of firefox back so that I can continue to use this application?

  You can get it here - http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html

• After you download the new version of firefox, I didn't like it and tried to restore my system to an earlier time and version of firefox. Now that firefox does not open, even the old version isn't there more.

  I want to get firefox, keeping all bookmarks.

  Download a new copy of Firefox and save the file to the desktop.

  • Firefox 8.0.x: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all.html

  Uninstall your current version of Firefox.

  • Do not remove the data of a personal nature when you uninstall the current version or you lose your bookmarks and other data in the profile folder.

  Delete the program folder Firefox before installing newly downloaded copy of the Firefox installer.

  • It is important to remove the Firefox program folder to delete all the files and make sure that there is no problem with the files that were the remains after uninstallation.

  Your bookmarks and other profile data stored in the Firefox profile folder and will not be affected by a relocation, but make sure that you do not select delete data of a personal nature if you uninstall Firefox.

  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox
  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/Profile_backup

• I can't download the new version of firefox

  When I drag the firefox icon in the applications folder, it tells me I don't have permission for some components. I am the administrator of the iMac, so I am using should have permission for downloads etc.

  If you get an error that you do not have sufficient permissions or have other problems with update to update then easier is to download the full version and trash the version currently installed to do a clean install of the new version.

  Download a new copy of the Firefox program and save the file on the desktop DMG

  • Firefox 4.0.x: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all.html
  • Firefox 3.6.x: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html
  • Trash the present application Firefox to do a clean (re-) install
  • Install the new version you downloaded

  Your profile data is stored in the Firefox profile folder, so you will not lose your bookmarks and other personal data.

• If I download the new version of Firefox, the old version will automatically be uninstalled?

  This question is so incredibly basic that no one has asked before. But as naïve as it may be, I just want to be sure, because if the old version is not uninstalled, I don't know how to make that happen.

  Thank you.

  Eric

  If you install a beta version, by default it will not replace the existing version and is installed in its own directory. If you download a release version, it will be installed by default in the standard installation directory and replace what was previously installed.

• I'm unable to download the new version of Firefox.

  I click Download but no icons appear on the screen to be slid into the applications folder. An icon in the downloads, but not Orange Firefox, just the metal icon. What is my problem?

  The thing in your download folder is a "disk image". You must double-click it and it puts a white 'disc' on your desktop. It should also open a window with a Firefox icon and your applications folder. Then you can drag it to the applications folder. When you're done drag this disk to the trash. More details in this article - How to download and install Firefox on Mac

• No menu or the toolbar at the top of the page, try screw up firefox and download the new version, still no menu or toolbar

  I have google as my default homepage on my Mac. This morning when I opened Firefox Google home page fills the entire page, there is no menu or toolbar at the top of the page. I tried to click on F11 but it fills just the search bar with an f. I tried right clicking and clicking on 'ESC' but which does nothing. I tried to screw up my version of Firefox and download a new version, but when I opened it, it opened to the Google home page and there's still once a menu or toolbar. I did not restart my computer once I downloaded the new version of Firefox. I'll try that right now.

  On Mac, command + shift + f should also switch between normal view and full screen.

  Another method that may work is to drag the pointer of the mouse completely to the top of the screen. If the tab slides to the bottom bar, you can right click (Ctrl + click?) an empty area of the top (or right click on the button '+') and you should get a context menu runs with the option for Mode full-screen output.

  Does it work?

• The new version of Firefox off one of my toolbars and I want the old version of firefox, which allows me to use this toolbar. How can I get that back?

  I have the Norton toolbar and it has disabled once I downloaded the new version of firefox. I would like to than the version I had before. I think it was 3.6 or something like that.

  Follow the instructions of Paul in this post.

• I download the latest version of Firefox, but when I go to sign up for google + it tells me that my browser is no longer supported. I tried uninstalling and everything, but can not get the new version appears. Any Suggestions?

  I download the latest version of Firefox, but when I go to sign up for google + it tells me that my browser is no longer supported. I tried uninstalling and everything, but can not get the new version appears. Any Suggestions?

  Please see that.

• I downloaded and installed the new version of Firefox, but I always get the message that my browser is out of date when I check my plug-ins on your Web site. Help, please!

  I got the message to update my browser, I went on the site and download the latest version of Firefox. I update my plug-ins as well. However, I always get the message that my browser is obsolete. I uninstalled it, reinstalled, without success. Please help me. When I go to help and select about Firefox, I have that I use the latest version: 6.0.2.

  See https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/new?title=Web+sites+or+add-ons+incorrectly+report+incompatible+browser

  Check general.useragent preferences on the topic: config page.
  
  You can open the topic: config page through the address bar just like you open a Web site.

  Filter: general.useragent

  If all general.useragent prefs are "BOLD" (user set) then right-click this pref and select reset.

  It would be probably due the FBSMTWB on the end of your useragent that you had added the Fast Browser Search toolbar extension.

• I downloaded the latest version of firefox, but it won't install, it gives me a message saying that the directory name is invalid. Why and what can I do to fix.

  The above message appears when I try to install the new version of firefox. It will not let me install new version. I don't know how to fix it. Please notify.

  Try a custom installation.

  • https://support.Mozilla.com/kb/custom+installation+of+Firefox+on+Windows

• I downloaded the new version and it says: you cannot use this application with this version of Mac os how can I download the older version?

  I downloaded the new version and it says: you cannot use this application with this version of Mac os how can I download the older version? My os is 10.4.11

  You can read this article: Firefox no longer works with Mac OS X 10.4 or PowerPC processors to read about the EOL for Mac 10.4 support and what the best options going forward.