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Diarkib

In Google Chrome, when I try to download Firefox, I keep getting a message " This type of file can harm you computer. Are you sureyou want to download Firefox...3.6.12.exe

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JohnStark

I have tried to download Firefox...3.6.12.exe I keep getting a message, on the bottom of the screen, "This type of file can harm your computer" Can you advise please, as I haven't had an problems with Firefox in the past.

I have tried to download Firefox...3.6.12.exe I keep getting a message, on the bottom of the screen, "This type of file can harm your computer" Can you advise please, as I haven't had an problems with Firefox in the past.

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Does it still let you download the file? If it does, and you are trying to download the file from http://www.mozilla.com/ ignore the message and download the file.