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Why will Thunderbird not upgrade in Windows 7 64 bit?

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I have Thunderbird version 24.5.0 running under Windows 7 Pro 64 bit. No problems. Thunderbird has advised me that there is an update which I ought to install, version 24.6.0. The file downloads but when I try to install it Windows tells me that it is not compatible with Win 64 bit. I have tried installing as an Administrator but it makes no difference. There's something dumb here since Thunderbird is currently working fine.

I have Thunderbird version 24.5.0 running under Windows 7 Pro 64 bit. No problems. Thunderbird has advised me that there is an update which I ought to install, version 24.6.0. The file downloads but when I try to install it Windows tells me that it is not compatible with Win 64 bit. I have tried installing as an Administrator but it makes no difference. There's something dumb here since Thunderbird is currently working fine.

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Sure is something dumb, but I do not know what it is. Something to do with "your" windows as my windows 7 professional 64bit updates fine. Could be related to security software you have installed.

You could try windows safe made and see if that allows the update

Restart the operating system in safe mode with Networking. This loads only the very basics needed to start your computer while enabling an Internet connection. Click on your operating system for instructions on how to start in safe mode: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, OSX