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to start firefox always ask me for start in administrator mode

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when I update for the new firefox 6.0 every tine that I want to open firefox, Windows 7 system ask me for my administrator password to run firefox

when I update for the new firefox 6.0 every tine that I want to open firefox, Windows 7 system ask me for my administrator password to run firefox

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cor-el
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Check that you do not run Firefox as Administrator.
Right-click the Firefox desktop shortcut and choose "Properties".
Make sure that all items are deselected in the "Compatibility" tab of the Properties window.

  • Privilege Level: "Run this program as Administrator" should not be selected