Update your browser to fast, safe and secure Firefox.

One of the most important things you can do to have a safe, fast and secure online browsing experience is to make sure your browser is up to date. Update your browser like you would update your apps. No matter which browser you use, make sure you’re using the latest version.

Stay safe, browse safe

Up-to-date browsers protect you from viruses, security breaches and hacks. Older versions of browsers may be vulnerable to attacks and security holes. Firefox engineers have been known to ship a security update within a day of learning of a vulnerability.

The fastest Firefox yet

We work tirelessly to make sure Firefox is the fastest it can be, while making sure it doesn’t hog your memory or system resources. With each version we make improvements to the code that makes Firefox quick and nimble as you browse.

The best privacy

We are passionate about user privacy. With each new release we give you more ways to control who sees and accesses your personal browsing data. Tracking protection, private browsing and powerful privacy extensions all work together to make sure your private browsing information stays yours.

New features

Whether it’s enabling powerful new Mixed Reality features, improving accessibility or testing extensions that enrich your life, new browser releases always have something new and innovative for you to enjoy. Don’t miss out by lagging behind on an older version.

Why Firefox?

Firefox is independent and a part of the not-for-profit Mozilla, which fights for your online rights, keeps corporate powers in check and makes the internet accessible to everyone, everywhere. We believe the internet is for people, not profit. Unlike other companies, we don’t sell access to your data. You’re in control over who sees your search and browsing history. All that and exceptional performance too.

How do I update?

Most major browsers update automatically, which means that when a new version is available, your system will download and install it for you. So that’s one less thing you have to worry about keeping on top of. First find out which version of your browser you’re on. Then, if auto update is switched off, here’s how to manually update Firefox, Edge, Chrome, Opera or Safari.

Run Windows Update and Update PC Using Firefox

Yesterday when writing about Microsoft Office I wanted to be sure I had all the latest updates. The problem was, Firefox wouldn’t work with the Windows Update site. Internet Explorer is just a click away, but what kind of a geek would I be if I went through all the trouble of opening up an entirely different browser just to access one site?

Lo and behold after only a few minutes of digging, I found a Firefox plug-in which allows you to update your Windows System with the Microsoft Update site through Firefox. Thanks to this add-on, I no longer have to open Internet Explorer just to check the Microsoft Updates site. Okay, well honestly all it is doing is loading up IE within a Firefox tab, but it still beats running two different browsers altogether. Let’s jump right into it!

The add-on, IE Tab, can be downloaded from addons.mozilla.org. Here are some quick installation instructions.

How to access Internet Explorer sites such as Microsoft Update using Firefox

1. Open Firefox and in the address bar Type in https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1419 (or just click this link)

2. Once the web page loads, click the Add to Firefox (Windows) link to begin installation when the Software Installation prompt appears Click Install Now

3. Click Restart Firefox; Firefox will need to restart to complete the installation

All done! But if you choose to customize further, there are still a few settings that you can adjust to make this add-on fit your needs.

For added convenience, the plug-in features of a site filter will make any site on the list automatically open in an Internet Explorer tab. Pretty groovy! You can also manually use the right-click context menu to “Open Link in IE Tab” with any hyperlink you find within Firefox.

As you can see, this plug-in doesn’t grant you complete freedom from IE as you can see the IE window within the Firefox tab window via the extra unneeded scrollbars. It’s more like just having two browsers in one.

Hope this was helpful! Have a groovy time surfing the web, and now you’ll only need one browser for all of your favorite sites.

Update Firefox to the latest release

By default, Firefox updates automatically. You can always check for updates at any time, in which case an update is downloaded but not installed until you restart Firefox.

Update Firefox

1. Click the menu button , click Help and select About Firefox . On the menu bar click the Firefox menu and select About Firefox .
2. The About Mozilla FirefoxAbout Firefox window opens. Firefox will check for updates and download them automatically.
3. When the download is complete, click Restart to update Firefox .

• If you are on a Mac computer with Apple Silicon and update from an older version to Firefox 84 or higher, you will need to fully exit and restart Firefox after the update (as explained here).

Stay safe: Download only from the official Mozilla links above to avoid malware and other online threats.

Update settings can be changed in Firefox Options Preferences Settings Preferences . In the Menu bar at the top of the screen, click Firefox and select Preferences . Click the menu button and select Options . Preferences . Settings . In the General panel, go to the Firefox Updates section.

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Обновление Firefox до последней версии

По умолчанию Firefox обновляется автоматически. Вы можете всегда произвести обновление вручную, и в этом случае обновление загружается, но не устанавливается, пока вы не перезапустите Firefox.

Обновление Firefox

1. Щёлкните по кнопке меню , щёлкните по кнопке Справка и выберите О Firefox . В панели меню щёлкните по меню Firefox и выберите О Firefox .
2. Откроется окно О Mozilla FirefoxО Firefox . Firefox проверит наличие обновлений и загрузит их автоматически.
3. Когда обновления будут загружены, щёлкните по кнопке Перезапустить Firefox для обновления .

• Если вы используете компьютер Mac с Apple Silicon и производите обновление со старой версии на Firefox 84 или выше, вам может потребоваться полностью выйти и перезапустить Firefox после обновления (как это объясняется здесь).

Обеспечьте свою безопасность: Загружайте Firefox только с указанных выше официальных сайтов Mozilla, чтобы избежать столкновения с вредоносным ПО и другими интернет-угрозами.

Настройки обновления можно изменить в Настройки Настройки Настройки Настройки в Firefox. На Панели меню в верхней части экрана щёлкните Firefox и выберите Настройки . Нажмите на кнопку меню и выберите Настройки . Настройки . Настройки . На панели Основные прокрутите вниз до раздела Обновления Firefox.

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