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firefox wont update it says i have firefox running in back ground then stops but i do not

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the new updates for firefox wont install on my pc they try each time put it stops and says that i have to close firefox to install , it says that i am running firefox on my pc but i am not .. i all other versions went in ok but you newest one wont hope you can help me....


                      thank you
                        firefox user
the new updates for firefox wont install on my pc they try each time put it stops and says that i have to close firefox to install , it says that i am running firefox on my pc but i am not .. i all other versions went in ok but you newest one wont hope you can help me.... thank you firefox user

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I too am having the problem with the new update. can someone please help me with this error. it will not run the update but it keeps trying and it is annoying HELP!?!?!?!?

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Sounds like Firefox is "hanging at exit". This problem is usually caused by an Extension or a Plugin.




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Other issues that need your attention

The information submitted with your question indicates that you have out of date plugins with known security and stability issues that should be updated. To see the plugins submitted with your question, click "More system details..." to the right of your original question post. You can also see your plugins from the Firefox menu, Tools > Add-ons > Plugins.

  • Adobe Shockwave for Director Netscape plug-in, version 11.5
  • Shockwave Flash 10.1 r82
  • Next Generation Java Plug-in 1.6.0_21 for Mozilla browsers
  1. Check your plugin versions on either of the following links':
  2. Update Shockwave for Director
    • NOTE: this is not the same as Shockwave Flash; this installs the Shockwave Player.
    • Use Firefox to download and SAVE the installer to your hard drive from the link in the article below (Desktop is a good place so you can find it).
    • When the download is complete, exit Firefox (File > Exit)
    • locate and double-click in the installer you just downloaded, let the install complete.
    • Restart Firefox and check your plugins again.
    • Download link and more information: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using+the+Shockwave+plugin+with+Firefox
  3. Update the Flash plugin to the latest version.
    • Download and SAVE to your Desktop so you can find the installer later
    • If you do not have the current version, click on the "Player Download Center" link on the "Download and information" or "Download Manual installers" below
    • After download is complete, exit Firefox
    • Click on the installer you just downloaded and install
      • Windows 7 and Vista: may need to right-click the installer and choose "Run as Administrator"
    • Start Firefox and check your version again or test the installation by going back to the download link below
    • Download and information: http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/
      • Use Firefox to go to the above site to update the Firefox plugin (will also install plugin for most other browsers; except IE)
      • Use IE to go to the above site to update the IE ActiveX
    • Download Manual installers.
  4. Update the Java plugin to the latest version.