Latest update will not install; "Installing" message remains, but no progress. (Mac OS X 10.7.5)

Periodically (frequently), I receive the message that advises an update to Firefox is available. (The current version is 14.0.1; and I am using a MacBook Pro OS X, version 10.7.5.) However, when I "Install" and it gives me an "Installing" message, I go no further. I have left this in process for a considerable time (until the end of the day), and yet it remains in the "installing" mode.
How can I complete the installation process?

Hello rjohnson
If there is an issue with update or permissions the better, quickest and safest way is to download and install firefox:
1. Download a copy of the latest firefox from http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all.html
2. '''''Trash''''' the current Firefox application to do a clean install.
3. Install the version that you have downloaded.
Do not select to remove your personal data, 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 or other personal data.
see also: [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/install-firefox-mac?redirectlocale=en-US&redirectslug=Installing+Firefox+on+Mac Installing Firefox on Mac]
thank you
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