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This article describes how to download and install Firefox on Windows.
* If you are upgrading from a previous version of Firefox, 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, make sure that your computer meets the [https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/system-requirements System Requirements].
{for winxp}
Do not install Firefox using a limited '''Windows XP''' account. For more information, see Microsoft's support article [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2663817 How to determine your user account type in Windows].
{/for}

'''For advanced users''': The Firefox download page linked below automatically chooses the best available version of Firefox for your computer and provides an online (stub) installer.  If you need a full, offline installer or if want to have a choice of the language and operating system for your Firefox installation, please visit the [https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/all/ Systems & Languages download page] instead.<!-- Windows 64-bit Firefox requires Windows 7 or above (bug 1093741). The release target for Win64 builds was moved to Firefox 42 (see bug 1181014)--> {for fx42, win7,win8,win10}This page also includes 64-bit versions of Firefox for supported operating systems (for Windows 64-bit systems, this is currently Windows 7 and above).{/for} 

{/note}

# Visit [http://www.getfirefox.com/ this Firefox download page] in any browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer.<br><br>[[Image:again updated download Firefox]]
# Click on the {button Free Download} button to download the Firefox installer. The page will automatically recommend the best version of Firefox for you. <!--L10n: Either omit this note or use the link for your language.-->{note} Alternatively, use [https://download.mozilla.org/?product=firefox-stub&lang=en-US this download link] for the latest English (U.S.) Firefox version.{/note}
#*If you use Microsoft Internet Explorer, a notification bar will appear at the bottom of the page with the options to run the installer or save the file to your computer. Click {button Run} to start the process.
#;[[Image:Fx-RUN-IE11Win7]]<br>
#*In other browsers, you may need to first save the Firefox installer to your computer, then open the file you downloaded. {note}'''Note:''' If you see an ''Open File -  Security Warning'' dialog, click {button Run}.{/note}  
#;[[Image:9adf3cab7ac5be01d856c9d1020aa0da-1263064820-505-2.jpg]]
# Then, just click {button Install} (we’ve made the process as effortless as possible).
#;[[Image:firefox stub installer]]
#;{note}'''Congratulations, you are done installing Firefox!'''{/note}
# Double-click on the Firefox icon whenever you want to go online.
;[[Image:firefox icon]]

== Having problems?==
Here are some articles that can help you:
* [[Firefox won't start - find solutions]]
* [["Firefox is already running but is not responding" error message - How to fix it]]

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This article describes how to download and install Firefox on Windows.

If you are upgrading from a previous version of Firefox, see Update Firefox to the latest release.

This article only applies to Windows. For instructions to install Firefox on Mac, see How to download and install Firefox on Mac.For instructions to install Firefox on Linux, see Install Firefox on Linux.

Before installing Firefox, make sure that your computer meets the System Requirements.

Do not install Firefox using a limited Windows XP account. For more information, see Microsoft's support article How to determine your user account type in Windows.

For advanced users: The Firefox download page linked below automatically chooses the best available version of Firefox for your computer and provides an online (stub) installer. If you need a full, offline installer or if want to have a choice of the language and operating system for your Firefox installation, please visit the Systems & Languages download page instead. This page also includes 64-bit versions of Firefox for supported operating systems (for Windows 64-bit systems, this is currently Windows 7 and above).

Visit this Firefox download page in any browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Click on the Free Download button to download the Firefox installer. The page will automatically recommend the best version of Firefox for you.
Alternatively, use this download link for the latest English (U.S.) Firefox version.
- If you use Microsoft Internet Explorer, a notification bar will appear at the bottom of the page with the options to run the installer or save the file to your computer. Click Run 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.
  Note: If you see an Open File - Security Warning dialog, click Run.
Then, just click Install (we’ve made the process as effortless as possible).

Congratulations, you are done installing Firefox!
Double-click on the Firefox icon whenever you want to go online.