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I can't install Google Earth on Firefox.

sciencemagic
sciencemagic
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I used to be able to view Google Earth on Firefox. But some where along the line, it seemed to be removed. I can access it, but it is not the proper Google Earth I once was able to view on Firefox. When I try installing Google Earth again, I keep getting, installer error 1603 encountered. Does anyone know what that is? I do see Google Earth is a program that is installed on my programs lists, when I view my programs lists on my system. So, why if it is installed, do I have this problem in the first place? And, why do I keep getting the error message 1603 when I try reinstalling it? I used to be able to type in a location, and Google Earth would go to it. Now when I try viewing Google Earth, the Earth view comes up, but I'm not able to type in a given location anymore. Therefore it is very difficult to use the program. Can anyone help? Thank you.

I used to be able to view Google Earth on Firefox. But some where along the line, it seemed to be removed. I can access it, but it is not the proper Google Earth I once was able to view on Firefox. When I try installing Google Earth again, I keep getting, installer error 1603 encountered. Does anyone know what that is? I do see Google Earth is a program that is installed on my programs lists, when I view my programs lists on my system. So, why if it is installed, do I have this problem in the first place? And, why do I keep getting the error message 1603 when I try reinstalling it? I used to be able to type in a location, and Google Earth would go to it. Now when I try viewing Google Earth, the Earth view comes up, but I'm not able to type in a given location anymore. Therefore it is very difficult to use the program. Can anyone help? Thank you.

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FredMcD
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Download the current Google Earth full installer, and save it.

Totally remove the old Google Earth. After, reboot the computer. Run a registry scan/repair. After, install the program.

sciencemagic
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FredMcD, 

    Thanks for your reply. But, when I try and install Google Earth, as you suggest, it won't install because of the instillation error I keep getting. Just can't get past that error. I will try and uninstall Google earth, then try reinstalling it again, and see if that will enable the installation to work without the error message happening. I will let you know FredMcD. Again, thank you.