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Downgrading usually doesn't solve Firefox problems. This article gives you links to old versions of Firefox and some alternatives to downgrading.
Downgrading usually doesn't solve Firefox problems. This article gives you links to old versions of Firefox and some alternatives to downgrading.
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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 and links to old versions of Firefox if you do choose to downgrade.
= 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]]
{for not fx13}
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.
{/for}
{for fx13}
Other problems can be solved with [[Reset Firefox – easily fix most problems|the Reset Firefox feature]]. It restores Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information.
{/for}
= 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 poses a significant security risk.{/warning}
{for not fx13}
{for win}
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.6.28/win32/en-US/Firefox%20Setup%203.6.28.exe Firefox 3.6] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ Directory of other versions and languages]
{/for}
{for mac}
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.6.28/mac/en-US/Firefox%203.6.28.dmg Firefox 3.6] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ Directory of other versions and languages]
{/for}
{for linux}
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.6.28/linux-i686/en-US/firefox-3.6.28.tar.bz2 Firefox 3.6] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ Directory of other versions and languages]
{/for}
{/for}
{for =fx13}
{for win}
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/12.0/win32/en-US/Firefox%20Setup%2012.0.exe Firefox 12] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.6.28/win32/en-US/Firefox%20Setup%203.6.28.exe Firefox 3.6] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ Directory of other versions and languages]
{/for}
{for mac}
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/12.0/mac/en-US/Firefox%2012.0.dmg Firefox 12] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.6.28/mac/en-US/Firefox%203.6.28.dmg Firefox 3.6] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ Directory of other versions and languages]
{/for}
{for linux}
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/12.0/linux-i686/en-US/firefox-12.0.tar.bz2 Firefox 12] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.6.28/linux-i686/en-US/firefox-3.6.28.tar.bz2 Firefox 3.6] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ Directory of other versions and languages]
{/for}
{/for}
{for =fx14}
{for win}
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/13.0.1/win32/en-US/Firefox%20Setup%2013.0.1.exe Firefox 13] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.6.28/win32/en-US/Firefox%20Setup%203.6.28.exe Firefox 3.6] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ Directory of other versions and languages]
{/for}
{for mac}
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/13.0.1/mac/en-US/Firefox%2013.0.1.dmg Firefox 13] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.6.28/mac/en-US/Firefox%203.6.28.dmg Firefox 3.6] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ Directory of other versions and languages]
{/for}
{for linux}
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/13.0.1/linux-i686/en-US/firefox-13.0.1.tar.bz2 Firefox 13] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.6.28/linux-i686/en-US/firefox-3.6.28.tar.bz2 Firefox 3.6] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ Directory of other versions and languages]
{/for}
{/for}
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}
=Help us make Firefox better=
If the latest version of Firefox is causing problems for you or you just don't like something about it, please give us feedback about it here:
*{button [http://input.mozilla.org/en-US/feedback/ Submit your feedback and suggestions about Firefox]}
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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 and links to old versions of Firefox if you do choose to downgrade.
= 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]]
{for not fx13}
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.
{/for}
{for fx13}
Other problems can be solved with [[Reset Firefox – easily fix most problems|the Reset Firefox feature]]. It restores Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information.
{/for}
= 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 poses a significant security risk.{/warning}
{for not fx13}
{for win}
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.6.28/win32/en-US/Firefox%20Setup%203.6.28.exe Firefox 3.6] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ Directory of other versions and languages]
{/for}
{for mac}
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.6.28/mac/en-US/Firefox%203.6.28.dmg Firefox 3.6] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ Directory of other versions and languages]
{/for}
{for linux}
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.6.28/linux-i686/en-US/firefox-3.6.28.tar.bz2 Firefox 3.6] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ Directory of other versions and languages]
{/for}
{/for}
{for =fx13}
{for win}
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/12.0/win32/en-US/Firefox%20Setup%2012.0.exe Firefox 12] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.6.28/win32/en-US/Firefox%20Setup%203.6.28.exe Firefox 3.6] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ Directory of other versions and languages]
{/for}
{for mac}
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/12.0/mac/en-US/Firefox%2012.0.dmg Firefox 12] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.6.28/mac/en-US/Firefox%203.6.28.dmg Firefox 3.6] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ Directory of other versions and languages]
{/for}
{for linux}
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/12.0/linux-i686/en-US/firefox-12.0.tar.bz2 Firefox 12] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.6.28/linux-i686/en-US/firefox-3.6.28.tar.bz2 Firefox 3.6] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ Directory of other versions and languages]
{/for}
{/for}
{for =fx14}
{for win}
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/13.0.1/win32/en-US/Firefox%20Setup%2013.0.1.exe Firefox 13] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.6.28/win32/en-US/Firefox%20Setup%203.6.28.exe Firefox 3.6] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ Directory of other versions and languages]
{/for}
{for mac}
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/13.0.1/mac/en-US/Firefox%2013.0.1.dmg Firefox 13] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.6.28/mac/en-US/Firefox%203.6.28.dmg Firefox 3.6] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ Directory of other versions and languages]
{/for}
{for linux}
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/13.0.1/linux-i686/en-US/firefox-13.0.1.tar.bz2 Firefox 13] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.6.28/linux-i686/en-US/firefox-3.6.28.tar.bz2 Firefox 3.6] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ Directory of other versions and languages]
{/for}
{/for}
{for =fx15}
{for win}
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/14.0.1/win32/en-US/Firefox%20Setup%2014.0.1.exe Firefox 14] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.6.28/win32/en-US/Firefox%20Setup%203.6.28.exe Firefox 3.6] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ Directory of other versions and languages]
{/for}
{for mac}
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/14.0.1/mac/en-US/Firefox%2014.0.1.dmg Firefox 14] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.6.28/mac/en-US/Firefox%203.6.28.dmg Firefox 3.6] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ Directory of other versions and languages]
{/for}
{for linux}
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/14.0.1/linux-i686/en-US/firefox-14.0.1.tar.bz2 Firefox 14] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.6.28/linux-i686/en-US/firefox-3.6.28.tar.bz2 Firefox 3.6] (US English)
*[https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ Directory of other versions and languages]
{/for}
{/for}
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}
=Help us make Firefox better=
If the latest version of Firefox is causing problems for you or you just don't like something about it, please give us feedback about it here:
*{button [http://input.mozilla.org/en-US/feedback/ Submit your feedback and suggestions about Firefox]}
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