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English(US) Downloads are outdate (v43.0.1)

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wdelaneysanta
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For the past several weeks, when I've attempted to download the latest version, I get the same version (v43.0.1). I'd like to be able to download the latest version and virus scan it before I commit to installing it. When are you going to fix your website?

For the past several weeks, when I've attempted to download the latest version, I get the same version (v43.0.1). I'd like to be able to download the latest version and virus scan it before I commit to installing it. When are you going to fix your website?

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wdelaneysantarelli said

I have XP with SP3. So maybe I'll switch to Opera or something.....

You can use current versions of Firefox.

The 43.0.1 is served on mozill.org to WinXP/Vista users (which users can update from) because many Windows XP and Vista users cannot install Firefox from 43.0.2 and newer setups .exe as it is signed by a SHA-256. It is not possible to tell by browser useragent if a WinXP user has SP2 or the needed SP3 installed on OS.

http://archive.mozilla.org/pub/firefox/releases/44.0/win32/en-US/Firefox%20Setup%2044.0.exe

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the-edmeister
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Please see this: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-can-i-get-latest-version-firefox-windows-xp

wdelaneysanta
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I have XP with SP3. So maybe I'll switch to Opera or something.....

James
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wdelaneysantarelli said

I have XP with SP3. So maybe I'll switch to Opera or something.....

You can use current versions of Firefox.

The 43.0.1 is served on mozill.org to WinXP/Vista users (which users can update from) because many Windows XP and Vista users cannot install Firefox from 43.0.2 and newer setups .exe as it is signed by a SHA-256. It is not possible to tell by browser useragent if a WinXP user has SP2 or the needed SP3 installed on OS.

http://archive.mozilla.org/pub/firefox/releases/44.0/win32/en-US/Firefox%20Setup%2044.0.exe

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