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I can never update firefox because i can never connect to the download server. As a result, I've had to stop using firefox.

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When I try to update firefox, I get a window that says "connecting to the download server" forever.

When I try to update firefox, I get a window that says "connecting to the download server" forever.

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If there are problems with updating or with the permanently then best 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 disk image (dmg) file to the desktop

Your personal data is stored elsewhere in the Firefox profile folder, so you won't lose your bookmarks and other personal data when you uninstall and (re)install Firefox.