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Old Firefox version won't go away

by wein3150 Jul 4, 2008 8:52AM PDT

Dist: Mandriva Linux 2006

I recently downloaded and installed Firefox 2.0.0.5.
However, when I rebooted after the install, the previous Firefox version (1.0.4)
loads up.

I know there is a configuration file that will adjust this problem but I forgot.

If you know, please let me know.

Thanks.

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Try...
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jul 4, 2008 8:57AM PDT

Look at your menu pick and what path it leads to what binary you will run. Make a new menu pick to your new version...

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May I ask...
by wein3150 Jul 4, 2008 9:11AM PDT

What Menu?

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Tell me ...
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jul 4, 2008 9:15AM PDT

How you fire up firefox? Given the variety of Linux you have to tell me.

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I have a dual boot....
by wein3150 Jul 4, 2008 9:17AM PDT

XP and Gonme Desktop 2.10 that automatically
starts on boot (no log in).

I simply double click on the Mozilla desktop Icon to start
Firefox.

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Now look at what that icon points at.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jul 4, 2008 9:18AM PDT

You'll need to make a new one to point to the newer version.

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The syntax for the run command is incorrect....
by wein3150 Jul 4, 2008 9:28AM PDT

The executable is in :

~/.mozilla/firefox and the executable is "firefox".

How to get the correct syntax for the launch...

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(NT) Now go find where you installed the new one.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jul 4, 2008 9:33AM PDT
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Okay....
by wein3150 Jul 4, 2008 9:37AM PDT

now what?

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(NT) And make a new icon pointing to the new version.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jul 4, 2008 9:42AM PDT
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Success
by wein3150 Jul 4, 2008 9:50AM PDT

Mucho appreciadoHappy

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