Yahoo keeps saying that I need to update my broweser to see the new yahoo mail, although I have the Firefox 5 (yahoo version)
I am trying to use firefox with the new yahoo mail. When I log on to yahoo mail, I keep getting
- You're almost there, but your web browser doesn’t support the newest version of Yahoo! Mail **********
I have firefox 5, the yahoo version.
Chosen solution
It might be as simple as following these instructions: Web sites or add-ons incorrectly report incompatible browser
- type about:config in the address bar, like typing a site address, and press Enter
- ignore the warning and continue
- in Filter type general.useragent
- any of those preferences in the lower part of the display that are in bold (user set), right-click on them and choose Reset
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According to your system specs, you have version 2.0 installed, not Firefox 5.0
Please do the following to upgrade.
- Go to Download Firefox 5.0.1 and download the installation file to your desktop.
- Then go to Add/Remove Programs, scroll down to "Mozilla Firefox" and remove it, choosing to keep your bookmarks, customizations etc., (don't checkmark the box).
- Then reboot and delete the folder called "Mozilla Firefox" at this location: C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox
- Finally run the installation file you downloaded to the desktop earlier.
Your bookmarks, customizations etc., are maintained in a different location and will become available to you again once you complete the installation.
As a precaution, make a backup of your Bookmarks as follows:
- Hit CTRL+SHIFT+B to open the Bookmarks Manager.
- Click the link to Import and Backup and then click Export HTML and save the file somewhere.
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Thanks.
Modified by Xircal
Suluhisho teule
It might be as simple as following these instructions: Web sites or add-ons incorrectly report incompatible browser
- type about:config in the address bar, like typing a site address, and press Enter
- ignore the warning and continue
- in Filter type general.useragent
- any of those preferences in the lower part of the display that are in bold (user set), right-click on them and choose Reset
If this reply solves your problem, please click "Solved It" next to this reply when signed-in to the forum.
Modified by SafeBrowser
Xircal and Safebrowser, thanks so much for your input. I tried Safebrowser's way first since it looked easier, and it did solve the problem. Thanks again.