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why can't i download or install firefox on a windows 7 computer?

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smallsatori
smallsatori
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each time I download, i am informed that I need to be an administrator. I am, and i am running the machine as administrator. firefox downloads, but then does not install, download disappears!

each time I download, i am informed that I need to be an administrator. I am, and i am running the machine as administrator. firefox downloads, but then does not install, download disappears!

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Catalyst
Catalyst
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Will it work if you right click the downloaded exe and choose run as administrator?