Keep getting "A Security or Stability update for Firefox is available. . .apply ASAP" notice to download but can't confirm if it really is from Firefox.
Every time I restart Firefox a pop up appears saying the same thing "A Security or Stability for Firefox it is recommended you apply is as soon as possible" It has done this since the last big release.
[http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv74/SantaFeHRA/darrons%20website%20albums/firefoxupdatescreenshot.jpg screenshot] SCREENSHOT HERE
The problem is it is suspicious in that it has a link that says "View more information on this update" but when II click it it just leads to the general Firefox help page which mentions nothing of any updates an when I look around no one seems to be discussing them. I mean it were windows not only would we be used to them but we wouldn't get a choice to download it or not but with Firefox an so often it seems people would be discussing them. Then, the other weird thing is awhile back when I did just blindl click and install it left Firefox very unstable and so I thought it may be a virus type thing rather than a true update. Still can't find any word one way or another of its legitimacy and because it is a pop up I can't use the "View This Page's Source" feature in Firefox. Anybody know if I can install these or not?
* Download a new copy of the Firefox program: http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/all.html
* Trash the current Firefox application to do a clean (re-)install.
* Install the new version that you have downloaded.
Your profile data is stored elsewhere in the [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox Firefox Profile Folder], so you won't lose your bookmarks and other personal data.
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I keep receiving the Security and stability update is available for my 3.6.17 version of Firefox but it will not download. What should I do? edit
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BoldItalicThere's no 3.6.18, so there appears to be a glitch in the update checking. Or the message is not really from Firefox (malware site).
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Rcvd a Firefox "Software Update" which said: "A security and stability update for FF has been downloaded & is ready to be installed" Update: FF 37.0.2
Message has the option to restart now or later. I'm on ver 37.0.1 and FF says it is the MOST RECENT! Is this safe (from Mozilla) or a Scam/Phishing attempt? What to do????There is a 37.0.2 that came out recently. If you don't trust the installation prompt, cancel it. You can check using the Help menu, About Firefox. Either:
* "3-bar" menu button > "?" button > About Firefox
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I keep getting drop down reminders about updates to my MacBook Pro. The up dates concern digital camera and iphoto, none of which I want. Is their a way to keep these intermittent drop downs from appearing, or do I have to contend with this interruption until I down load the update?
Where are the drop down reminders appearing? All I get is a number showing up on the App Store dock icon.
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I'm using Mac OS X version 10.6.6. The message strongly recommends that I apply this update for Firefox as soon as possible but when I click Update Firefox, it seems to try and update but never really gets started.
* Download a new copy of the Firefox program: http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/all.html
* Trash the current Firefox application to do a clean (re-)install.
* Install the new version that you have downloaded.
Your profile data is stored elsewhere in the [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox Firefox Profile Folder], so you won't lose your bookmarks and other personal data. -
The first time I received the update message, I clicked on "Update Firefox," it spent awhile downloading, then presented an error message stating that I didn't have "enough privileges" for the update. Since I keep getting the same update message several times a day (extremely annoying), I tried updating two more times (most of the time I just close the update message). Both times it just kept downloading and downloading, and hadn't finished by the time I shut down for the day. If I am not allowed to update, I do wish that the update messages would STOP! I have 3.6.13 and will be replacing this computer soon, so I would rather just leave things as they are and not keep getting pestered to do something that can't be done.
Using your link, I downloaded the new version. When I dragged the Firefox icon into the applications folder, it asked if I wanted the new version to replace the existing one, and I said yes. I was then told that it couldn't be done because I had insufficient privileges for some items. Is the reason for this that I didn't trash the old version BEFORE dragging the new one into the applications folder (under the assumption that "replace" meant that the old version was trashed as the new one was installed)? If not, it appears that I am back to the same problem I've had before.
Since I'll be replacing this computer soon, it seems too troublesome to bother with this update. I'd just like the update reminders to go away! -
When I click the link Firefox shows a status bar and states that it is connecting to the update server, but the status never changes and nothing seems to be happening.
Sometimes the updater gets in a funny state - Go to http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/ and download the full installer. Close Firefox and run the installer
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My Dell laptop (Operating on Windows XP) was hit with multiple viruses - I could not open Mozilla Firefox or any other applications for that matter. After much time and many attempts, I was finally able to install and run an AVG Scan and then an AVG PC Tune up. 4,559 problems found and repaired. After the repairs, I received the following message:
"Software Update - A security and stability update for Firefox is available: Firefox 3.6.18 - It is strongly recommended that you apply this update for Firefox as soon as possible. - an underlined link reading, "View more information about this update" and then 2 choices - "Ask Later" or "Update Firefox." Since part of the problem was with Firefox and some error messages pointed to that, I'm hesitant to click on any of the three options above. Can you help me to get past this error message, please. I am sending this from my home computer. Thank you. DianeSometimes the updater gets in a funny state - Go to http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/ and download the full installer. Close Firefox and run the installer
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For weeks now, I get a daily "SOFTWARE UPDATE" pop-up window urging me install a "security and stability update" for Firefox 5.0.1. if I ignore it or click ASK LATER, it comes back. if I click UPDATE FIREFOX, all I get is pinwheel, for hours, with no progress in striped progress bar.
Hello:
First, permission repair is, IMHO, a waste of time. In the old days, we whispered that like some sort of incantation. I have not seen a permission problem in years. The messages, incidentally, are not a concern. Apple has gotten smart with OS X 10.7 and eliminated them.
If you were having problems, running repair DISK from your software install DVD is a good idea.
What updates were to be installed? In any event, trash a preference file (com.apple.softwareupdate.plist) and restart.
Barry -
Here is what the questionable window looks like:
upper left corner/across and down
ln1 (ff global logo) "Software Update"
ln2 "Update available"
ln3 "A security and stability update for Firefox is available:
ln4 "Firefox 26.0"
ln5 "It is strongly reco'd that you apply this update for FF asap.
ln6 HTML Link "View more info about this update"
ln7 (bottom of window) "ask Later" button and "Update FF" button
While entering this info the window went away!!!
Before it did i could not copy any of the text (do have screen shot however) and the link did not resolve to any web address. Looked like std FF page but NEVER seen anything like it before!
no way i was going to click anything except the close [X] button.
If it is valid, you need to remove the restrictions on it; to make it less suspicious.
If it is bogus, do you have a plugin or addon to intercept such malicious probes?
Currently using FF25.0.1; on xp/sp3
thanks
NET2868 friday 12-20-2013 mid (EST)Firefox 26.0 is available for updates.
Do you get this update offered if you open Help > About?
You can find the full version of the latest Firefox 26.0 release in all languages and for all Operating Systems here if you want to install manually:
*http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all.html -
Why do I keep getting asked security questions that I did NOT choose to verify my apple ID? I cannot answer them and I cannot purchase from ITunes. In addition, I keep getting a message that I have to answer them because it is my first time purchasing from my computer and my son's IPOD touch. This is not the case.This is crazy because I have been purchasing from Itunes for a long time with the same apple ID on these devices! What is going on?
It may not be particularly helpful to you but I would not be surprised if the message number 2 refers to the verification you did that attracted message number 1.
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The latest Adobe Flash Update for Mac OS stalls on installation at 30% download
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Sometimes the updater gets in a funny state - Go to http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/ and download the full installer. Close Firefox and run the installer
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I keep getting notified I have an update available but when I try to update I get the following msg ,"You have updates available for other accounts To update this application, sign in to the account you used to purchase it.". I only have one account with apple and the software was preinstalled when I purchased my macbook in Aug 2012 with that account. Has anyone had this problem or know how to find out what account apple needs?
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