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I cannot upload latest version of Firefox onto my Mac every time I try it says operation cannot be completed because i do not have sufficient privileges for some of the items

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I cannot upload latest version of Firefox onto my Mac every time I try it says operation cannot be completed because i do not have sufficient privileges for some of the items . I get as far as draging icon into Applications then this message crops up every time. Computer is running on latest updates elsewhere on Mac OS X 10.5.8

# Question I cannot upload latest version of Firefox onto my Mac every time I try it says operation cannot be completed because i do not have sufficient privileges for some of the items . I get as far as draging icon into Applications then this message crops up every time. Computer is running on latest updates elsewhere on Mac OS X 10.5.8

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If you have problems with updating or with the permissions then easiest is to download the full version and trash the currently installed version to do a clean install of the new version.

Download a new copy of the Firefox program and save the DMG file to the desktop

  • Trash the current Firefox application to do a clean (re-)install
  • Install the new version that you have downloaded

Your profile data is stored elsewhere in the Firefox Profile Folder, so you won't lose your bookmarks and other personal data.