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On 2 separate computers (Macs), I get the message that I should upgrade for new versions of Firefox. After a LONG time, the install fails. I think this is a Firefox problem, not mine. Just following your instructions. Help?

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The install seems to need to go all night, and then I get the error message.

The install seems to need to go all night, and then I get the error message.

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If there are problems with updating or with the permissions then easiest is to download the full version and trash the currently installed version to do a clean install of the new version.

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

  • Trash the current Firefox application to do a clean (re-)install
  • Install the new version that you have downloaded

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