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Can not install firefox - Intel Mac OS X 10_8_5

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I have this message: An older item named “Firefox” already exists in this location. Do you want to replace it with the newer one you’re moving? I click "replace" and it tels me it could not be done becose Firefox is in use. Please help.


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I have this message: An older item named “Firefox” already exists in this location. Do you want to replace it with the newer one you’re moving? I click "replace" and it tels me it could not be done becose Firefox is in use. Please help. ''added Intel Mac OS X 10_8_5 to the header to attract Mac contributors''

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If there are problems with updating or with the permissions then best 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 application and save the disk image file to the desktop

Your personal data like bookmarks is stored in the Firefox profile folder, so you won't lose personal data when you uninstall and (re)install or update Firefox, but make sure NOT to remove personal data when you uninstall Firefox as that will remove all Firefox profile folders and you lose your personal data.

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Do you have the Firefox icon on your quick launch? Close Firefox. Right click on the icon and select Open New Tab. Sometimes this works. If it opens, close it by Menu > File > Exit.