Today it is unlikely to be able to find a user who would not know what a browser is. And this is not at all surprising, since today the Internet browser is not just a program with which people can visit their favorite sites, but a very powerful tool for work.
Of course, the security and stability of such an application should be regularly taken care of. This is especially true for the use of the latest versions, as old releases often turn out to be completely defenseless against malware attacks. If we talk about the problem in terms of the prevalence of browsers, then most often users think how to update Mozilla.
The fact is that Google Chrome and the browsers created on its basis do this automatically, IE receives updates through the Windows Update service, and people who prefer to use some kind of “exotic” types of browsers themselves are able to understand the issue of updating them.
Therefore, today we will discuss how to update Mozilla. This is not at all difficult to do.
First way
This is the easiest method that even the most inexperienced users should not experience any difficulties with. First, open the main working window of the browser. On its right side there is an icon in the form of three dashes. Click on it with the left mouse button, after which the settings menu appears.
In the lower right corner there is an icon in the form of a question mark. Click on it with the left mouse button, after which the next dialog box appears. In it, select "About Firefox." A menu opens indicating the version of the browser, and along with the Update service will check for updates.
If any are found, the browser will install them automatically. By the way, is it possible to update the Mozilla so as not to resort to such trips on all menus in the future? Yes, this is quite real, but first you will have to change some settings in the program itself.
We configure the browser to simplify the procedure
Again, open the main working window of the program. Again, left-click on the icon in the form of three dashes, and then click on the gear icon (Settings). We get into the main dialog box in which you can change the basic settings of the browser.
Select the “Advanced” tab. In this tab there is an item “Updates”, which we select by clicking on it with the left mouse button. We recommend flagging the first option, “Automatically install”. This is especially suitable for inexperienced and novice users who may forget about the need to install updates on their browser.
For experienced users, the item "Check availability ... but the decision is made by me" is more recommended. In this case, the program will tell you about the availability of updates, but you will make the decision to install them. What is the advantage of such a situation? The fact is that not always the latest releases of Mozilla Firefox are more stable and faster, and therefore sometimes you have to roll back to earlier versions.
This is especially true recently: many users note that the 30th Firefox family is simply manic "gluttony" in terms of RAM, and this feature is so pronounced that it is absolutely impossible to use the latest version on low-end computers.
Other options
Here's how to update Mozilla using automatic mode. But what should you do if you have problems with the Internet, and therefore, when you try to automatically install the latest version, the system gives an error? If you have just such a situation, you will have to install any normal download manager, and then visit the official website of the program.
It is necessary to find and download the application installation package (about 30 megabytes) on it. Then, right-click on the downloaded file, and then select the option “Run as administrator” in the pop-up menu that appears. The update program starts, after which you only need to click on the “Next” button a couple of times. In general, the Mozilla Firefox browser after that will be updated to the latest version.
Android
What to do if you use the Android OS? Indeed, a special version of the Mozilla Firefox browser has also been created for this system , which also needs to be updated regularly! We hasten to assure you that in this case the procedure will be even simpler.
You just need to go into Google Play, after which the program will automatically check for updates for the entire system, including the latest browser releases. If any are found, Android will ask for your permission to install, after which it will update the marked software to the latest version.
What to do if the Mozilla Firefox browser, which we are trying to update, refuses to install updates?
Possible problems and solutions
Quite often it happens that when you try to automatically update, the error "Unable to complete the process ..." pops up. What this is connected with is not exactly known. In any case, technical support provides rather conflicting information. To try to fix this error, try clearing the cache and temporary files using standard Windows tools or third-party utilities. Perhaps after that it will be possible to update the Mozilla browser.
In the first case, click "Start", go to "All Programs", find "Standard". In this folder there is an item "Utilities". Click on it and select the "Disk Cleanup" program. Launch the application, select the disk to be cleaned (C, as a rule).
As soon as the cleaning procedure is completed, you can try again to update the Mozilla. The Russian website of the company also has many topics devoted to problems with installing new versions. If you do not succeed, it makes sense to read these forums.
Another variant
However, you can do it easier. Remove the browser (“Programs and Features” in the “Control Panel”), and then download the installation package from the official website. Reinstall the application. Most often, this simple method allows you to solve all problems.
Do not forget that the remaining components of the application may lead to update errors. Effectively removing them will help Revo Uninstaller Pro or a similar application.