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Update less frequently and remember defauld browser

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eivilcow
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It seems like every time I open firefox, it has to update. And every time it updates, it asks me if it wants me to set it as my default browser. I am tired of this. Firefox is already my default browser and I don't want to wait several minutes EVERY time I open the application.

It seems like every time I open firefox, it has to update. And every time it updates, it asks me if it wants me to set it as my default browser. I am tired of this. Firefox is already my default browser and I don't want to wait several minutes EVERY time I open the application.

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FredMcD
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Normal Firefox only updates once in a while. It might be the update is not taking hold.

Let’s do a full clean re-install;

Download Firefox For All languages And Systems {web link}

Save the file. Then Close Firefox.

Using your file browser, open the Programs Folder on your computer.

Windows: C:\Program Files C:\Program Files (x86)

Mac: Open the "Applications" folder. https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-download-and-install-firefox-mac

Linux: Check your user manual. If you installed Firefox with the distro-based package manager, you should use the same way to uninstall it. See Install Firefox on Linux; https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/install-firefox-linux

If you downloaded and installed the binary package from the Firefox download page, simply remove the folder Firefox in your home directory. http://www.mozilla.org/firefox#desktop ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Look for, and remove any Mozilla or Firefox program folders. Do not remove the Mozilla Thunderbird folder if there is one.

Do Not remove the profiles folder.

After rebooting the computer, run a registry scanner if you have one. Then run the installer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If there is a problem, start your Computer in safe mode and try again.

http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Linux+Safe+Mode This shows how to Start all Computers in Safe Mode; Free Online Encyclopedia