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This article describes how to install a previous version of Firefox, a process also known as "downgrading".
Often when there is a problem with a Firefox update, people look for a way to go back to the previous version. That usually doesn't solve the problem and will make your computer and information vulnerable to attack. This article gives you some alternatives to downgrading.
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This article describes how to install a previous version of Firefox, a process also known as "downgrading". For instructions on how to install a newer version, see [[Updating Firefox]].
= Installing a previous version doesn't fix most problems=
Problems with an update are generally not caused by the new version of Firefox, but rather the update process. Installing a previous version will not help in most cases. Instead, see:
[[Template:UpdateProblems]]
Other problems can be solved by [[Managing profiles#w_creating-a-profile|creating a new profile]] or by following the steps in the [[Basic Troubleshooting]] article.
= I still want to downgrade — where can I get the previous version? =
Firefox 3.6 is the last previous Firefox version that is still being maintained with security and stability updates. To downgrade to Firefox 3.6, download and run its installer from [http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html this page].
{warning}'''Warning:''' Firefox 3.6 will only be maintained with security and stability updates for a short period of time.{/warning}
Often when there is a problem with a Firefox update, people look for a way to go back to the previous version. That usually doesn't solve the problem and will make your computer and information vulnerable to attack. This article gives you some alternatives to downgrading.
= Installing a previous version doesn't fix most problems=
Problems with an update are generally not caused by the new version of Firefox, but rather the update process. Installing a previous version will not help in most cases. Instead, see:
[[Template:UpdateProblems]]
Other problems can be solved by [[Managing profiles#w_creating-a-profile|creating a new profile]] or by following the steps in the [[Basic Troubleshooting]] article.
= I still want to downgrade — where can I get the previous version? =
Although Mozilla has a [https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ website] with old versions of Firefox for testing purposes, it is not recommended that you use anything but the latest version. {warning}'''Warning:''' Using old versions of Firefox is not supported and poses a significant security risk.{/warning}
If you can't use the latest version of Firefox, we recommend that you use the latest version of another browser:
{for win}
*[http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/products/ie/home Internet Explorer]
*[https://www.google.com/chrome Google Chrome]
*[http://www.opera.com/ Opera]
*[http://www.apple.com/safari/ Safari]
{/for}
{for mac}
*[http://www.apple.com/safari/ Safari]
*[https://www.google.com/chrome Google Chrome]
*[http://www.opera.com/ Opera]
{/for}
{for linux}
*[https://www.google.com/chrome Google Chrome]
*[http://www.opera.com/ Opera]
{/for}