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I want to decide when the update shall happen!

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I want to decide when the update shall happen!

I want to decide when the update shall happen!

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In Firefox, go to Options > Advanced > Update tab

  • In the section "Automatically check for updates", you should leave all 3 items checked.
  • In the section "When updates to Firefox are found", select "Ask me what to do"

See Option window-Advanced panel-Update tab


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