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I downloaded and installed version 4 but my firefox homepage still says version 3?

bentleyjj
bentleyjj
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I have downloaded and installed (many times) firefox 4 and used the wizard to do this. I even then let the wizard open firefox for me (a number of times after the install had finished) and I still get the previous version of firefox opening up. Eg the message still says firefox 4 is available etc. I have removed the shortcut from my desktop, used the new icon from my program files folder but still version3 opens. Any ideas?

I have downloaded and installed (many times) firefox 4 and used the wizard to do this. I even then let the wizard open firefox for me (a number of times after the install had finished) and I still get the previous version of firefox opening up. Eg the message still says firefox 4 is available etc. I have removed the shortcut from my desktop, used the new icon from my program files folder but still version3 opens. Any ideas?

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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This site says you posted with the latest version.

Your shortcut may lead to the old Firefox start page, which is a Google page with Firefox skinning. The new Firefox start page is an internal page called about:home. The old page hasn't yet been (and might not be) updated to Firefox 4 awareness, since it is no longer the default.

Not sure of the best solution. You might just have to try a couple of different start pages and pick your favorite.

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By the way, you can verify your current Firefox version most accurately by using

Help > About Firefox

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