#Using Firefox 4.0 or 4.0.1 is not suggested. #*Firefox 5 is a security and stability update for Firefox 4.0.1. #*There are known security issues in Firefox 4.0.1 and more know security issues in Firefox 4.0 than in Firefox 4.0.1. #*Firefox 3.6.18 is more secure than either Firefox 4 version, but Firefox 3.6.18 is scheduled to only be supported for 2-3 more months # Many users have returned the functionality of the Google toolbar in Firefox 5 by installing the following add-on. #*Google needs to test their toolbar with Firefox 5 and change one item in their code that specifies the Firefox version with which it is compatible. #*'''''Add-on Compatibility Reporter''''' adds a "Compatibility" button to the Add-ons > Extensions display. #*'''''Add-on Compatibility Reporter''''':https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/add-on-compatibility-reporter/ <br /> -------------------------- <br /> '''You need to update the following.''' The Plugin version(s) shown below was/were submitted with your question and is/are out of date. You should update to avoid known security issues with the version(s) you have installed. Click on "More system info..." to the right of your question to see what was included with your question. *Adobe Shockwave for Director Netscape plug-in, version 11.5.9.620 *Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape 10.0.1 *Next Generation Java Plug-in 1.6.0_22 for Mozilla browsers #'''''Check your plugin versions''''' on either of the following links': #*http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/ #*https://www-trunk.stage.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/ #*'''Note: plugin check page does not have information on all plugin versions''' #*There are plugin specific testing links available from this page: #**http://kb.mozillazine.org/Testing_plugins #'''Update Shockwave for Director''' #*NOTE: this is not the same as Shockwave Flash; this installs the Shockwave Player. #*Use Firefox to download and SAVE the installer to your hard drive from the link in the article below (Desktop is a good place so you can find it). #*When the download is complete, exit Firefox (File > Exit) #*locate and double-click in the installer you just downloaded, let the install complete. #*Restart Firefox and check your plugins again. #*'''<u>Download link and more information</u>''': http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using+the+Shockwave+plugin+with+Firefox #'''Update Adobe Reader (PDF plugin):''' #*From within your existing Adobe Reader ('''<u>if you have it already installed</u>'''): #**Open the Adobe Reader program from your Programs list #**Click Help > Check for Updates #**Follow the prompts for updating #**If this method works for you, skip the "Download complete installer" section below and proceed to "After the installation" below #*Download complete installer ('''if you do <u>NOT</u> have Adobe Reader installed'''): #**SAVE the installer to your hard drive (save to your Desktop so that you can find it after the download). Exit/Close Firefox. Run the installer you just downloaded. #**Use either of the links below: #***https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using+the+Adobe+Reader+plugin+with+Firefox ''(click on "Installing and updating Adobe Reader")'' #***''<u>Also see Download link</u>''': http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/ #*After the installation, start Firefox and check your version again. #'''Update the [[Java]] plugin''' to the latest version. #*Download site: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html (Java Platform: Download JRE) #**'''''Be sure to <u>un-check the Yahoo Toolbar</u> option during the install if you do not want it installed. #*Also see "Manual Update" in this article to update from the Java Control Panel in Windows Control Panel: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using+the+Java+plugin+with+Firefox#Updates #* Removing old versions (if needed): http://www.java.com/en/download/faq/remove_olderversions.xml #* Remove multiple Java Console extensions (if needed): http://kb.mozillazine.org/Firefox_:_FAQs_:_Install_Java#Multiple_Java_Console_extensions #*Java Test: http://www.java.com/en/download/help/testvm.xml