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when I start firefox 4 on my mac osx 10.6.7 says requires plug in as run on 32 bit mode can I instal this plug in. Firefox does restart using 32 bit mode when I click on restart using 32 bit mode ?

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bob.thor
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I want to be able to start Firefox 4 using my Mac which is running osx 10.6.7. with our the message which indicates i have to restart using the 32 bit mode

I want to be able to start Firefox 4 using my Mac which is running osx 10.6.7. with our the message which indicates i have to restart using the 32 bit mode

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firefoxdave
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I found the steps here...seems to work so far:

http://alexsantidote.com/535/start-firefox-4-in-32-bit-mode-for-less-ram-usage/

Have a great one!

bob.thor
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Thanks for that. I did not think to look there, at moment have reverted to the 3.6.16 thanks. Will give another go using your suggestion