How to install Firefox on Windows
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This article describes how to install Firefox on Windows.
- If you are upgrading from a previous version of Firefox, see Update Firefox to the latest release.
- Make sure that your computer meets the System Requirements.
- (Windows XP) Do not install Firefox using a limited Windows XP account.
Visit the Firefox download page in any browser (e.g. Microsoft Internet Explorer). The page will automatically recommend the best version(s) of Firefox for you.
Click on the green download link to download the Firefox installer, then the file.
- (Windows Vista / Windows 7) You may see a User Account Control message. In this case, allow the setup to run by clicking .
You will be greeted with a welcome screen. Click to continue.
This will bring you to the Setup Type screen. A Standard setup is selected by default, which will install Firefox with a recommended configuration that will work for most users.
- For information about the Custom setup option, see Custom installation of Firefox on Windows.
- Check Use Firefox as my default browser if you want to use Firefox when you open a link in your mail application, an Internet shortcut, or HTML document.
Click .
Once the installation is complete, close the setup wizard by clicking .
If the "Launch Firefox now" checkbox is checked, Firefox will start for the first time immediately after you click .
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 - How to fix
Congratulations, you are done installing Firefox!