Latest version of Firefox causes my MacBook Pro to overheat.

Ever since I downloaded the latest version of Firefox, it causes my MacBook Pro to run hot and overheat. Any thoughts? Thanks!

'''''[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-using-safe-mode Start Firefox in Safe Mode]''''' {web link}
While you are in safe mode;
Press the '''<Alt>''' or '''<F10>''' key to bring up the tool bar.
Followed by; Windows; '''Tools > Options''' Linux; '''Edit > Preferences'''
Mac; ''application name'' '''> Preferences'''
Then '''Advanced > General.'''
Look for and turn off '''Use Hardware Acceleration'''.
Poke around safe web sites and see if there is still a problem. Then restart.

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When I try to download the new version of firefox my computer (MacBook Pro) tells me I don't have enough priveleges to carry this out

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Download a new copy of the Firefox program and save the disk image (dmg) file to the desktop
*Firefox 9.0.x: http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/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 Firefox Profile Folder, so you won't lose your bookmarks and other personal data if you uninstall and (re)install Firefox.
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox

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* 
I found that after Firefox v29, a LOT of my settings and 
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'''''Firefox Options > Advanced > General'''''. 
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;[[Image:SafeMode-Fx35]]
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