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Security up date spins and does not connect with server. Cannot complet update. How do I fix this?

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Hi, I get notice that Firefox security has an update. I select. The update spins and says"connecting to the update server," and never does. It just keeps spinning.

I have tried to up date thru the Firefox website unsuccessfully.

How can I fix this situation?

Thanks

Hi, I get notice that Firefox security has an update. I select. The update spins and says"connecting to the update server," and never does. It just keeps spinning. I have tried to up date thru the Firefox website unsuccessfully. How can I fix this situation? Thanks

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cor-el
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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.