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How do I update to the latest version of Firefox 4.1?

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kirkad
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I have a Mac. I was asked to update Firefox from 33 to v4.1. I saved the file to my desktop and it was an .exe file. I have no apps that handle .exe files to update and that was the only option given.

Since I can't update Firefox to v4 from 33 on my Mac with an .exe file, what do I do? If I can't update, I'll start using Safari as my browser.

I have a Mac. I was asked to update Firefox from 33 to v4.1. I saved the file to my desktop and it was an .exe file. I have no apps that handle .exe files to update and that was the only option given. Since I can't update Firefox to v4 from 33 on my Mac with an .exe file, what do I do? If I can't update, I'll start using Safari as my browser.

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Hello kirkad, but you already have the latest stable firefox version, 33.0, where did you see that message ? in a web site ?

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WilliamMcGarnigle
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Hey there. Kirkad. Lemme ask you, did you check the ftp site to see if you can find a mac version of 4.1? Here's the link: https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ You can also try 7-Zip to open the .exe file and extract them from there. http://www.7-zip.org/

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ideato
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Hello kirkad, but you already have the latest stable firefox version, 33.0, where did you see that message ? in a web site ?

Please provide us with a screenshot. If you need help to create a screenshot, please see How do I create a screenshot of my problem?

Once you've done this, attach the saved screenshot file to your forum post by clicking the Browse... button below the Post your reply box. This will help us to visualize the problem.

Thank you!

kirkad
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I found out that it was a third party and NOT Mozilla wanting me to update Firefox ... possibly a spammer. I closed it out and deleted all without doing so. Thank you all for your help!

James
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Firefox 4.0.1 (four.zero.one) is a big downgrade and not a upgrade as it came out back in June 2011. The 33.0 (thirty-three.zero) is the current Release.

Updates in Firefox are not done by way of .exe file even on Windows.