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Can't install latest Firefox. Says I don't have privileges or something like that

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smontie
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When I try to update I get a message that I don't have privileges. Also, Firefox has been crashing. I was at Version 4 today, but after I tried to update, I had Version 3.0.

When I try to update I get a message that I don't have privileges. Also, Firefox has been crashing. I was at Version 4 today, but after I tried to update, I had Version 3.0.

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cor-el
cor-el
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If you have problems with updating or with the permissions then easiest is to download the full version and trash the currently installed version to do a clean install of the new version.

Download a new copy of the Firefox program and save the DMG file to the desktop

  • Trash the current Firefox application to do a clean (re-)install
  • Install the new version that you have downloaded

Your profile data is stored elsewhere in the Firefox Profile Folder, so you won't lose your bookmarks and other personal data.