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Firefox is asking for an administrator password when none exists. I can't install. WHY

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nessarubyxx
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I am trying to install firefox. I've used explorer, chrome, opera. None of them are working. It keeps asking me for an administrator password. My account on my computer is an administrator but I don't have a password. I even went and created one and it still says bad login information. I tried to download from the stub, I tried to download from the full version. I'm about ready to give up but I really like firefox. I'm on windows 7

I am trying to install firefox. I've used explorer, chrome, opera. None of them are working. It keeps asking me for an administrator password. My account on my computer is an administrator but I don't have a password. I even went and created one and it still says bad login information. I tried to download from the stub, I tried to download from the full version. I'm about ready to give up but I really like firefox. I'm on windows 7

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Diego Victor
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Try start your computer in Safe Mode, then try install firefox:

cor-el
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Download and save the full Firefox installer to the desktop and start the installation with a double-click on the desktop icon.

You can find the full version of the current Firefox 26.0 release in all languages and for all Operating Systems here:

You probably need that password to set up the Mozilla Maintenance Service to male it possible to install updates in the background.