I would love to update Firefox, but the software update window goes nowhere and never downloads the update. I have tried this running both Snow Leopard and Lion on my Macs.
That's it - I get the window that says downloading Firefox, connecting to update server, but it never goes anywhere past that - the ribbon keeps spinning.
That's it - I get the window that says downloading Firefox, connecting to update server, but it never goes anywhere past that - the ribbon keeps spinning.
Alla svar (1)
If there are problems with updating or with the permissions then easiest is to download the full version and trash the currently installed version to do a clean install of the new version.
Download a new copy of the Firefox program and save the disk image (dmg) file to the desktop
- Firefox 7.0.x: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all.html
- Trash the current Firefox application to do a clean (re-)install
- Install the new version that you have downloaded
Your profile data is stored elsewhere in the Firefox Profile Folder, so you won't lose your bookmarks and other personal data.