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This article describes how to download and install Firefox on Windows.
This article describes how to download and install Firefox on Windows.
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This article explains how to install Firefox on Windows using a simple online installer. (If you need a full, offline installer, or custom options, see [[#w_for-advanced-users|For advanced users]], below.)
*To update Firefox from a previous version, see [[Update Firefox to the latest version]].
{for mac,linux}{note}'''This article only applies to Windows.''' {for mac}For instructions to install Firefox on Mac, see [[How to download and install Firefox on Mac]].{/for}{for linux}For instructions to install Firefox on Linux, see [[Install Firefox on Linux]].{/for}{/note}{/for}
{note}
'''Before installing Firefox, see the [https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/system-requirements Firefox System Requirements]''' to make sure that your computer has the required operating system and recommended hardware.
{/note}
[[Video: https://youtu.be/hm6gVPathWY]]
To install Firefox on your computer:
# Visit [https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/windows/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=support.mozilla.org '''this Firefox download page'''] in any browser, such as Microsoft Edge.
# Click the {button Download Now} button. The Firefox Installer that downloads will automatically offer you the best available version of Firefox for your computer. [[Image:fx91DownloadButtonWin10]]{for win10}{note}Windows 10 may show you a warning when installing apps that aren't from the Microsoft store. See [[Windows 10 warns me to use a "Microsoft-verified" app]] for more information.{/note}{/for}
#*Click <u>Open file</u> in the Downloads notification on Microsoft Edge to start the process.
#*In other browsers, you may need to first save the Firefox installer to your computer, then open the file you downloaded.<br>'''Note:''' If you see an ''Open File - Security Warning'' dialog, click {button Open} or {button Run}.
#;[[Image:Firefox-60-open-file-warning-win10]]<br>
# The ''User Account Control'' dialog may open, to ask you to allow the Firefox Installer to make changes to your computer. If this dialog appears, click {button Yes} to start the installation.
#;[[Image:Firefox-Installer-win10-UAC]]
# Wait for Firefox to finish installing.
#;[[Image:FirefoxInstaller-Aug2020]]
# When the installation is complete, Firefox will open.
#; [[Image:fx91InstallDoneWin10]]
{note}'''Note''': A notification bar with a {button Refresh Firefox…} button may be shown at the top of the page, if Firefox was previously installed. See [[Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings]] to learn more.{/note}
{note}'''Congratulations, you are done installing Firefox!'''
Double-click the Firefox icon that was placed on the desktop whenever you want to go online.
;[[Image:FirefoxShortcut]]{/note}
== Having problems?==
Here are some articles that can help you:
* [[Make Firefox your default browser]]
* [[Firefox won't start - find solutions]]
* [[Troubleshoot and diagnose Firefox problems]]
If you need more help, you can always [[Get community support|get community support]].
= For advanced users =
The streamlined ''Firefox Installer'' installs a suitable Firefox version for your language and operating system. For example, on 64-bit Windows, it installs the 64-bit version of Firefox (details [https://blog.mozilla.org/firefox/firefox-64-default-64-bit-windows here]). To install Firefox in another language or operating system, or if you need a full, offline installer with custom options, download the ''Firefox Setup'' file from [https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/all/#product-desktop-release?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=support.mozilla.org this download page]. Options available in the full, offline installer are described in the article, [[Custom installation of Firefox on Windows]].
This article explains how to install Firefox on Windows using a simple online installer from Mozilla, and also from the Microsoft Store. (If you need a full, offline installer or custom options, see [[#w_for-advanced-users|For advanced users]], below.)
*To update Firefox from a previous version, see [[Update Firefox to the latest release]].
{for mac,linux}{note}'''This article only applies to Windows.''' {for mac}For instructions to install Firefox on Mac, see [[How to download and install Firefox on Mac]].{/for}{for linux}For instructions to install Firefox on Linux, see [[Install Firefox on Linux]].{/for}{/note}{/for}
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=Install from Mozilla's download server=
{note}
'''Before installing Firefox, see the [https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/system-requirements Firefox System Requirements]''' to make sure that your computer has the required operating system and recommended hardware.
{/note}
[[Video: https://youtu.be/hm6gVPathWY]]
To install Firefox on your computer:
# Visit [https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/windows/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=support.mozilla.org '''this Firefox download page'''] in any browser, such as Microsoft Edge.
# Click the {button Download Now} button. The Firefox Installer that downloads will automatically offer you the best available version of Firefox for your computer. [[Image:fx91DownloadButtonWin10]]{for win10}{note}Windows 10 may show you a warning when installing apps that aren't from the Microsoft store. See [[Windows 10 warns me to use a "Microsoft-verified" app]] for more information.{/note}{/for}
#*Click <u>Open file</u> in the Downloads notification on Microsoft Edge to start the process.
#*In other browsers, you may need to first save the Firefox installer to your computer, then open the file you downloaded.<br>'''Note:''' If you see an ''Open File - Security Warning'' dialog, click {button Open} or {button Run}.
#;[[Image:Firefox-60-open-file-warning-win10]]<br>
# The ''User Account Control'' dialog may open, to ask you to allow the Firefox Installer to make changes to your computer. If this dialog appears, click {button Yes} to start the installation.
#;[[Image:Firefox-Installer-win10-UAC]]
# Wait for Firefox to finish installing.
#;[[Image:FirefoxInstaller-Aug2020]]
# When the installation is complete, Firefox will open.
#; [[Image:fx91InstallDoneWin10]]
{note}'''Note''': A notification bar with a {button Refresh Firefox…} button may be shown at the top of the page, if Firefox was previously installed. See [[Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings]] to learn more.{/note}
{note}'''Congratulations, you are done installing Firefox!'''
Double-click the Firefox icon that was placed on the desktop whenever you want to go online.
;[[Image:FirefoxShortcut]]{/note}
== For advanced users ==
The streamlined ''Firefox Installer'' installs a suitable Firefox version for your language and operating system. For example, on 64-bit Windows, it installs the 64-bit version of Firefox (details [https://blog.mozilla.org/firefox/firefox-64-default-64-bit-windows here]). To install Firefox in another language or operating system, or if you need a full, offline installer with custom options, download the ''Firefox Setup'' file from [https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/all/#product-desktop-release?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=support.mozilla.org this download page]. Options available in the full, offline installer are described in the article, [[Custom installation of Firefox on Windows]].
=Install from the Microsoft Store=
#Click on the Windows icon located on the taskbar.
#Type ''Microsoft Store''.
#Select the Microsoft Store from the results. This will take you to the Microsoft app store.
#Type ''Firefox'' in the search bar and press Enter.
#Select Firefox from the applications available.
#Click ''Get'' to start the installation process.
To learn more, see [[Download Firefox on Windows from the Microsoft Store]].
= Having problems? =
Here are some articles that can help you:
{for win10,win11}
* [[How to change your default browser in Windows]]
{/for}
* [[Make Firefox your default browser]]
* [[Firefox won't start - find solutions]]
* [[Troubleshoot and diagnose Firefox problems]]
If you need more help, you can always [[Get community support|get community support]].