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update 7.xx fails to install. tried 10 times since 9/30/2011. Why

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I have been trying to install firefox 7.xx and each time the install fails with "patch apply failed" I have done this now about 10 times since 9/30/2011. Why? I have also tried to do it manually by going to Mozilla and directly downloading the file and launching it. Still fails with same message.

I have been trying to install firefox 7.xx and each time the install fails with "patch apply failed" I have done this now about 10 times since 9/30/2011. Why? I have also tried to do it manually by going to Mozilla and directly downloading the file and launching it. Still fails with same message.

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Hasan
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-> Restart your System in Safe Mode

-> Uninstall Firefox from your computer - Uninstall your current Firefox

  • DO NOT SELECT TO REMOVE USER DATA AND SETTINGS
  • Restart your system

-> Download latest Firefox version from one of these links using some other Web Browser:

-> Installing Firefox

Check and tell if its working.