Why does Firefox say I don't have the latest version, when a version check shows that I do?
The home screen for Firefox always says "You don't have the latest version of Firefox.,,etc." When I do a version check, it shows that I have the latest version (currently says 8.0) and that I'm on the track for version updates.
Opaite Mbohovái (1)
You may see that message below the Google search box on www.google.com/firefox which is the old Firefox default home page. It appears that page is no longer being maintained. You appear to have Firefox 8.0 installed; there is a later version, 8.0.1, but it is an optional update for Windows users (see below)
- See --> https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Finding+your+Firefox+version
- You can also see your version on the Help > Troubleshooting Information display
If you want the Google search page as your home page, a new, updated version is now built-in to Firefox. Reset your home page to about:home for that new display.
Firefox 8.0.1
The update to Firefox 8.0.1 is not being "pushed" to Windows users; it is also not available by using Help > About Firefox > Check for Updates for Windows users. Firefox 8.0.1 was for a major problem for Java users with OSX (Mac); there was also a fix for a small number of Windows users with certain third-party Add-ons.
- See --> https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/8.0.1/releasenotes/ (expand "What's new in Firefox")
You can download the full installer at the link below, SAVE it to your Desktop, close Firefox after the download (Firefox button/File > Exit), run the installer.
- Download current version (choose your OS and language): https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all.html
- See --> http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Installing+Firefox
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