Compare Revisions

The latest Firefox doesn't work with the original version of Windows XP and Windows XP Service Pack 1. This article explains your options.

[[T:WindowsOnly]] Windows XP Service Pack 1 no longer meets the Firefox system requirements. Service Packs 2 and 3 are still supported. This article explains how to verify that you are using Service Pack 1 or below, and then what to do if you are. {note}'''Note:''' In all cases, it's best to upgrade to the latest version of Windows, if you are able to. Microsoft no longer provides security patches for Windows XP.{/note} =How to check which Windows XP Service Pack is installed on your computer= <!-- https://answers.msn.com/solution.aspx?solutionid=23904a8f-735b-40f9-b609-544b95a5729b --> # Click on the Windows {button Start} button and open the Control Panel. # Click on the '''Performance and Maintenance''' link (Category View only), then click on '''System''' to open the System Properties window. # In the System Properties window, select the '''General''' tab. Within the information in the General tab, it will tell you which service pack is installed (if one is installed). ;[[Image:WinXP-SP3]] ==Does it say Service Pack 2?== See [[How can I get the latest version of Firefox on Windows XP or Vista?]] ==Does it say Service Pack 1 or nothing at all?== The only popular web browser that is still being updated with security patches for Windows XP Service Pack 1 is Opera. To install Opera, visit the [http://www.opera.com/ Opera website].