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Your system doesn't meet the requirements to run Firefox.

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vyickie
vyickie

I got xp 32 computer pack 3 do not know much about computers only what i read I got ff 37.0.1 , when I click on About Firefox tells me it is up to date when i check on Plugins and see if i need to update i get that msg been for long time i do not know what to do , been with ff for years

I got xp 32 computer pack 3 do not know much about computers only what i read I got ff 37.0.1 , when I click on About Firefox tells me it is up to date when i check on Plugins and see if i need to update i get that msg been for long time i do not know what to do , been with ff for years

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Windows is identifying itself as Windows2000 when you're using Firefox. Right-click the Firefox shortcut on the desktop and open Properties. Then look at the Compatibility tab in Properties. Deselect Run this program in compatibility mode for: [Windows 2000]

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Windows is identifying itself as Windows2000 when you're using Firefox. Right-click the Firefox shortcut on the desktop and open Properties. Then look at the Compatibility tab in Properties. Deselect Run this program in compatibility mode for: [Windows 2000]

vyickie
vyickie Question owner

Thank you worked it tried for long time trying to find a answer, So simple and now i am updated , Thanks