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My download is taking forever. is this normal?

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I have an HP computer with windows 8 and I am currently downloading firefox. Its taking awhile now is this normal?

I have an HP computer with windows 8 and I am currently downloading firefox. Its taking awhile now is this normal?

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hello LillyMartz44, depending on your connection speed it shouldn't take longer as a few seconds to 2-3 minutes. in case you're having problems with the standard-installer, please try the full installer instead that can be obtained from https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/all/

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Check with your provider about how fast your service is and ask them to test the line.