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New 8.1 computer. Keep getting pop up window to update Firefox

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awolfel
awolfel
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XP worked fine.. Now keep getting pop up to install FF update. Is it legit.. I have FF28 Thanks

XP worked fine.. Now keep getting pop up to install FF update. Is it legit.. I have FF28 Thanks

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Moses
Moses
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Can you take a screenshot?

FredMcD
FredMcD
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Whenever you get a message / popup that software / files need to be updated,

DO NOT USE ANY OF THE PROVIDED LINKS.

While this may be a legitimate message, it could also be Malware or a Virus. Any time you want or need to check for upgrades, go to the web site of the True Owner of the program in question. For example, to check out Firefox, go to Mozilla.org