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Install of Firefox 1.5.01

Feb 15, 2006 2:40AM PST

Hi, I have 1.0.7 and have 2 questions
1) is is advisable to update now or wait?
2) if to install now, after the download I just install it OVER the old version or do I need to Uninstall the older version first?
thank you very much
David

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(NT) (NT) I think new version checks & auto-uninstalls older vers
Feb 15, 2006 3:10AM PST
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Here's what to do...
Feb 15, 2006 6:56AM PST

Once you have Firefox 1.5 or higher, updates will automatically be downloaded and you will be prompted to install. You will never again have to go through the uninstall/install procedures, and will only have to update the small (<1MB) update as opposed to the full program. So, before you proceed, remember to savor this, as it's the last time you'll have the pleasure of doing it. Happy

You can actually install 1.0.7 and 1.5.0.1 side-by-side as long as they are in different directories. However, since you cannot run both at the same time (if one if running, launching the other will actually load a new window for the one already running), and the latest version comes with so many security/stability patches, it's wise to just go with 1.5.0.1.

You'll need to use add/remove to uninstall Firefox 1.0.7, then you can install 1.5.0.1. (Installing one over the other can occasionally cause problems.) All of your favorites, themes, extensions, and settings will remain in tact, as they are not deleted when you uninstall or upgrade Firefox. They will automatically be recognized by 1.5.0.1 and used, though some extensions may require updates before you can use them. Firefox will tell you which ones, then prompt you to check for updates to those extensions.

Hope this helps,
John

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Here's what to do...
Feb 15, 2006 8:42AM PST

Not sure a previous reply went thru, just wanted to thank you for your help.
Will try
David