How to install Firefox on Windows

This article describes how to install Firefox on Windows. * If you are upgrading from a previous version of Firefox, see [[Update Firefox to the latest version]]. {for mac,linux}{note}'''This article only applies to Windows.'''{/note}{/for} {note}'''Before installing Firefox:<br><br>''' * Make sure that your computer meets the [http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/19.0/system-requirements/ System Requirements]. *Do not install Firefox using a limited '''Windows XP''' account. For more, see [http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/ua_c_account_types.mspx?mfr=true Types of user accounts] at microsoft.com.{/note} # Visit the [http://www.getfirefox.com/ Firefox download page] in any browser (e.g. Microsoft Internet Explorer). The page will automatically recommend the best version(s) of Firefox for you.<br><br>[[Image:FireFox Download Page - Windows]] # Click on the green download link to download the Firefox installer. Depending on your connection speed, the download may take up to a few minutes. Thanks for your patience… it’ll be worth the wait! # Start the process by clicking {button Run}.<br><br>[[Image:9adf3cab7ac5be01d856c9d1020aa0da-1263064820-505-2.jpg]] # Then, just follow the steps (we’ve made the process as painless as possible).<br><br>[[Image:9adf3cab7ac5be01d856c9d1020aa0da-1263064820-505-4.jpg]]{note}'''Congratulations, you are done installing Firefox!'''{/note} # Double-click on the Firefox icon whenever you want to go online.<br><br>[[Image:Installing Firefox - Win4]] == Having problems?== Here are some articles that can help you: * [[Firefox won't start - find solutions]] * [["Firefox is already running but is not responding" error message - How to fix it]] [[Template:ShareArticle|link=http://mzl.la/KpfkvF]]

This article describes how to install Firefox on Windows.

• If you are upgrading from a previous version of Firefox, see Update Firefox to the latest release.

1. Visit the Firefox download page in any browser (e.g. Microsoft Internet Explorer). The page will automatically recommend the best version(s) of Firefox for you.
   
   
2. Click on the green download link to download the Firefox installer. Depending on your connection speed, the download may take up to a few minutes. Thanks for your patience… it’ll be worth the wait!
3. Start the process by clicking Run.
   
   
4. Then, just follow the steps (we’ve made the process as painless as possible).
   
   
   Congratulations, you are done installing Firefox!
5. Double-click on the Firefox icon whenever you want to go online.
   
   

Having problems?

Here are some articles that can help you:

• Firefox won't start - find solutions
• "Firefox is already running but is not responding" error - How to fix