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.''' {for mac}For instructions to install Firefox on Mac, see [[How to download and install Firefox on Mac]].{/for}{for linux}For instructions to install Firefox on Linux, see [[Install Firefox on Linux]].{/for}{/note}{/for} {note}'''Before installing Firefox:<br><br>''' * Make sure that your computer meets the [https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/system-requirements.html System Requirements]. {for winxp} *Do not install Firefox using a limited '''Windows XP''' account. For more, see [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2663817 How to determine your user account type in Windows] at microsoft.com.{/for} {/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 of Firefox for you.<br><br>[[Image:again updated download Firefox]] # Click on the green download button 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}. ;[[Image:9adf3cab7ac5be01d856c9d1020aa0da-1263064820-505-2.jpg]] # Then, just click {button Install} (we’ve made the process as painless as possible). ;[[Image:firefox stub installer]] {note}'''Congratulations, you are done installing Firefox!'''{/note} # Double-click on the Firefox icon whenever you want to go online. ;[[Image:firefox icon]] == 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]]

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 of Firefox for you.
   
   
2. Click on the green download button 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.

1. Then, just click Install (we’ve made the process as painless as possible).

1. 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