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Upgrading from FF 3.0.5 on Intel Duo Macbook (OS 10.5.8). Cannot drag downloaded new version into applications folder. Missing some "privileges."

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Currently using FF 3.0.5. Trying to upgrade to current version. Running Mac bok Pro OS 10.5.8 (Intel Duo). Downloads fine. But whn dragging to Appl folder get message "Missing some privileges."

Currently using FF 3.0.5. Trying to upgrade to current version. Running Mac bok Pro OS 10.5.8 (Intel Duo). Downloads fine. But whn dragging to Appl folder get message "Missing some privileges."

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cor-el
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  • Download a new copy of the Firefox program: http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/all.html
  • Trash the current Firefox application to do a clean (re)install.
  • Install the new version that you have downloaded.

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