This site will have limited functionality while we undergo maintenance to improve your experience. If an article doesn't solve your issue and you want to ask a question, we have our support community waiting to help you at @FirefoxSupport on Twitter and/r/firefox on Reddit.

Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

on the desktop a new icon appeared today that reads continue firefox installation and install main screen. What does this mean as I already have mozillafirefox

more options

I found 2 icons on my desktop that were automatically created yesterday according to "properties." One reads "continue firefox installation" and the other "install main screen." Is this legit or what? I already have mozillafirefox on my deskstop since 2 years ago.

I found 2 icons on my desktop that were automatically created yesterday according to "properties." One reads "continue firefox installation" and the other "install main screen." Is this legit or what? I already have mozillafirefox on my deskstop since 2 years ago.

All Replies (5)

more options

Firefox 21 was released this past week, so it's possible you're seeing something related to an update. But... I've never heard of those files before. If you right-click > Properties on each of those shortcuts, what are the Target paths?

more options

I believe this occurs if the install process is interrupted. Commonly windows update or a loss of power is the culprit. May of been an installation you did not initiate that mozilla maintenance service was running.

I would run Clamwin and then if all is well. Delete the 2 icons and manually update firefox if necessary.

more options

When I click properties on the shortcut tab there is target listed on the left but in the box it reads C Documents and Settings.

I wondered why these appeared on the desktop spontaneously on Friday 11:00 ctd. Is it OK to simpley ignore it or should I delete?

Thanks!

more options

How do you manually update? Do I need to update?

It does appear odd that 2 shortcuts magically appeared on my desktop.

more options

The value of target probably is longer than that. You might need to click and drag across it to the right to see/select the whole thing.

You can update Firefox using

Help > About Firefox > "Check for Updates" button

Firefox updates usually contain bug fixes and remove security vulnerabilities, so while you don't always need to update the week an update is available, prompt updating is a good idea.