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I downloaded the newest version of mozilla and now every time i click on the icon, it tells me i have to reboot

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I've rebooted 6x already today and i'm dying without my internet. I even had to download the google chrome because I'm at work and NEED to listen to grooveshark!!

I've rebooted 6x already today and i'm dying without my internet. I even had to download the google chrome because I'm at work and NEED to listen to grooveshark!!

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cor-el
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It shouldn't be necessary to reboot the computer to complete an update.
If a reboot is needed then that usually means that some (security) software is blocking files or you need elevated (UAC) permissions.
Run the Firefox program once as Administrator (right-click: Run as Administrator).
If that doesn't help then do a clean reinstall.

  • Download a fresh Firefox copy from http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/all.html and save the file to the desktop.
  • Uninstall your current Firefox version and remove the Firefox program folder before installing that copy of the Firefox installer.
  • Don't remove personal data if you uninstall the current version.
  • It is important to delete the Firefox program folder to remove all the files and make sure that there are no problems with files that were leftover after uninstalling.

Your bookmarks and other profile data are stored elsewhere (not in the Firefox program folder) and won't be affected by a reinstall, but make sure that you do not select to remove personal data if you uninstall Firefox.