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Download And Install Mozilla Firefox
The Mozilla Firefox Web browser, up to version 18.0.1 as of January 2013, focuses on speedy browsing and a streamlined interface, features that lend themselves to quick business-related searches. Mozilla offers Firefox for free download, which may make Firefox worthy of consideration -- or reconsideration -- for small businesses. To reinstall Firefox on your Apple Mac, first make sure that the previous version of Firefox is completely uninstalled, which will give you a fresh start with a clean slate.
Step 1
Open your Mac's Applications folder via Finder. Locate the Firefox application -- indicated by an icon of a fox wrapped around a globe -- and drag it to the Trash. This uninstalls Firefox from your Mac. Skip this step if Firefox is not currently installed on your computer.
Step 2
Visit “http://mozilla.org/firefox” in any browser and click on the green button that says “Firefox Free Download.” The site automatically detects your operating system, so you don't need to choose a specific version of Firefox. Wait for the download to complete; when it finishes, a new Finder window appears. This window displays a Firefox icon, Firefox.app, next to your Applications folder.
Step 3
Drag the Firefox icon to your Applications folder in the Finder window to install, or reinstall, the browser.
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Tip
- You'll need an Intel processor and Mac OS X 10.5 or later to run Firefox version 17 and above.
- If the Finder window doesn't open after Firefox downloads, click the downloaded file called “Firefox.dmg” to open it.
- The first time you start Firefox on your Mac, a warning appears. This warning lets you know that you downloaded Firefox online and asks for your permission to open the application, as a safety precaution. Click “Open” to start Firefox. This warning will not appear again.
- Firefox updates automatically, so you don't have to reinstall the program to get the latest version. If you want to update the browser manually, open Firefox and click “About Firefox.” If updates are available, it begins downloading them automatically. To install the updates, click “Restart to Update” once the they have been downloaded.
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