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when upgrading firefox to 3.6 on macbook pro, message appears "the operation can't be completed because the item "firefox-bin.rsrc " is in use"

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attempting to upgrade to 3.6 on Macbook--pro. Installer downloads, when prompted to drag icon to apps folder message asks if I want to replace existing version , I say "yes". Then message appears stating: The operation can't be completed because the item "firefox-bin.rsrc" is in use. Unable to complete download.

attempting to upgrade to 3.6 on Macbook--pro. Installer downloads, when prompted to drag icon to apps folder message asks if I want to replace existing version , I say "yes". Then message appears stating: The operation can't be completed because the item "firefox-bin.rsrc" is in use. Unable to complete download.

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cor-el
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Your above posted system details show outdated plugin(s) with known security and stability risks.

  • Shockwave Flash 10.0 r42

Update the Flash plugin to the latest version.

Is that a different computer then the one you used to post this question?

Because your above posted Troubleshooting Information list list the latest Firefox 3.6.9 version.

If you have Mac OS X 10.4 or newer then do this:

Download a new copy of the Firefox program: http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/all.html

Trash the current Firefox application to do a clean reinstall.

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.