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4.0 Download not going into app file, replacing old version. Get error message.

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I have downloaded 4.o firefox on my imac w/OSX 10.6.7 and when i try to drag the icon into the app file i get this message: The operation can’t be completed because you don’t have permission to access some of the items. Any suggestions?

I have downloaded 4.o firefox on my imac w/OSX 10.6.7 and when i try to drag the icon into the app file i get this message: The operation can’t be completed because you don’t have permission to access some of the items. Any suggestions?

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If you have 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 DMG file to the desktop

  • 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.

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Thanks. I'll try now.

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Thanks. it worked!! Had to trash all the images, then restart.

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