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I keep getting messages for updates but says I don't have systems permission. I AM the systems administrator.

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I keep getting messages for updates, but it says I don't have systems permission. I should check with my systems administrator. I AM the systems administrator. How can I get the updates?

I keep getting messages for updates, but it says I don't have systems permission. I should check with my systems administrator. I AM the systems administrator. How can I get the updates?

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If you have problems with updating or with the permissions then easiest is to download the full version and trash the currently installed version to do a clean install of the new version.

Download a new copy of the Firefox program and save the DMG file to the desktop

  • Trash the current Firefox application to do a clean (re-)install
  • Install the new version that you have downloaded

Your profile data is stored elsewhere in the Firefox Profile Folder, so you won't lose your bookmarks and other personal data.