How to switch from 32-bit to 64-bit Firefox

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  • Revision id: 126785
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  • Creator: Chris Ilias
  • Comment: just a skeleton outline. Not ready for review.
  • Reviewed: Yes
  • Reviewed:
  • Reviewed by: Chris_Ilias
  • Is approved? No
  • Is current revision? No
  • Ready for localization: No
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Proposed outline:

  • warnings
    • only some plugins have 64 bit versions, and the the 64 bit versions will need to be installed in order to work
      • mention that plugins are going away?
    • 64 bit Firefox cannot be installed on 32bit windows
  • is it compatible? How to check if you're running a 64bit Windows
  • go to control panel, per above
  • uninstall Firefox x86
  • open IE/Edge and go to this URL to download the 64bit Firefox
  • run the installer
  • where to get 64 bit plugins