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The latest Firefox doesn't work with the original version of Windows XP and Windows XP Service Pack 1. This article explains your options.

[[T:WindowsOnly]] {warning}'''Firefox support is ending for Windows XP and Vista.''' See [[Important - Firefox is ending support for Windows XP and Vista|this article]] for details.{/warning} Windows XP with Service Pack 2 is the minimum Windows version that meets the [https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/system-requirements/ Firefox System Requirements]. We'll explain how to find out your Windows XP version and what to do if you're using Service Pack 1 or below. {note}'''Note:''' In all cases, it's best to upgrade to the latest version of Windows, if you are able to. Microsoft no longer provides security patches for Windows XP.{/note} =How to check which Windows XP Service Pack is installed on your computer= <!-- https://answers.msn.com/solution.aspx?solutionid=23904a8f-735b-40f9-b609-544b95a5729b --> # Click on the Windows {button Start} button and open the Control Panel. # Click on the '''Performance and Maintenance''' link (Category View only), then click on '''System''' to open the System Properties window. # In the System Properties window, select the '''General''' tab. Within the information in the General tab, it will tell you which service pack is installed (if one is installed). ;[[Image:WinXP-SP3]] ==Service Pack 2 or 3== If it says ''Service Pack 2'' or ''Service Pack 3'', your Windows system meets the requirements for the latest version of Firefox. ==Service Pack 1 or nothing at all== If it says ''Service Pack 1'' or nothing at all, your system doesn't meet the Firefox system requirements. The only popular web browser that is still being updated with security patches for older versions of Windows XP is Opera. To download and install Opera, visit the [http://www.opera.com/ Opera website]. {note} '''Note:''' Opera 36 is the last supported version for Windows XP. According to the [http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/unified/3700/ Opera May 4, 2016 release notes], ''As of Opera 37, the minimal system requirement for Windows users is Windows 7. Windows XP and Vista will no longer receive feature updates, only security and stability updates.''{/note}