Sept 2011--should I obtain 64-bit version of Firefox for new Win7 64-bit laptop?

Before I download various addons or plugins, I should know which version of Firefox I intent to be running--32- or 64-bit. I assume the version I just downloaded (6.0.2) is 32-bit. Do I need to uninstall current version?

Firefox 64 bit is not currently supported. Firefox 32 bit will work just fine :). Note that Mozilla does have plans to support a 64 bit Firefox in the near future!

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  • Is there a 64-bit version of Firefox for Windows 7 64-bit?

    I'm just a bit confused. I have Version 8.x of Firefox, which seems to be a 32-bit version. The help site seemed to say that there is a 64-bit version of Firefox, but when I went to download it, I got something called Nightly, which has now replaced my Firefox. Is nightly a fully-functioning version of Firefox? Is there any advantage to using it as my browser? Is there any reason I shouldn't use it? I would call myself an advanced intermediate user in terms of computer literacy.
    Another related question: When I search something on the help site, I often see references to Version 3.x or Version 4.x. Is my 8.x on the same numbering system as these versions? Is it the most up-to-date version?
    Thanks for your help.

    Nightly is a pre-release testing version of Firefox: bleeding edge and not necessarily stable. It is Firefox -- a rose by any other name, and all -- but it is buggy, as all testing software is (I'm using it right now). New Firefox versions are born from Nightly, so when a 64-bit version of Firefox is released, it will have come from Nightly development. Use it for general browsing and send feedback (Tools -> Options -> Advanced -> General) and you will be helping to beta test a new baby Firefox.

  • Can a 32-bit version of Firefox work with a 64-bit plugin and the other way around?

    I'm using a notebook with Windows 7 x64 and Firefox 4.0.1 x86 and I used to have JDK 1.6.0.24 x64 installed, and also it's corresponding public JRE (also x64). Yesterday, I noticed that Java applets didn't work in Firefox. It asked me to install the required plugin. I did, and JRE 6u22 x86 was installed alongside. Now Java applets did work, hurray.
    Because I didn't want multiple (old) JRE's, I uninstalled all of them and installed JDK 1.6.0.25 with it's public JRE instead. Again, 64-bit. Now Firefox refuses to notice Java again. The plugin menu doesn't show any Java-related plugins. (Not even Java Deployment Toolkit, which used to be there before.) I have tried setting the current Java distribution as default for all browsers with the Java Control Panel, but that didn't work.
    Is this just because Firefox x86 can't deal with x64 plugins? Should I download a x64 build of Firefox instead? Or will that make the rest of my addons stop working?
    EDIT: currently I removed the 64-bit JRE and installed its 32-bit variant. Everything works again, also in Firefox. I would still prefer to have everything 64-bit though.

    Mozilla hasn't yet released a 64-bit version of Firefox for Windows, they're all 32-bit.
    Namoroka is a pre-release version used for testing new features and security fixes, and was available in 32-bit and 64-bit variants for all OS's. Currently only the Nightly version is available in a 64-bit versions for Windows - currently Nightly 10.a1.
    You can get the latest release version here. For Windows it is a 32-bit application. <br />
    http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

  • Is there a nightly 64-bit version of firefox for windows?

    I know that you cannot compile a official stable version of 64 bit Windows because you mistakenly think it's enough with the unefficient 32bit version. But what I want to ask you is if there is a nightly version of 64 bit for windows, and if it exists, where can I get it, Zipped or installer (please, I would like binaries; I don't want to fight for hours with many configuration files, compiling process and so on).
    PD: Please release a 64 bit version of firefox on Windows. What more do you want to postpone it?
    I saw a st*pid answer like «Yep :) Firefox works fine on both 32bit and 64 bit, so no need to worry :) », but this is NOT a solution. I have a 64bit OS, then, I would like to use full advantages and performance of this more modern platform rather than a less capable version. I dont have many GB of RAM and a multicore CPU as a decoration.

    Win64 Nightly has existed for some time however they are not supported (like the Win32, Mac OSX 32/64-bit and Linux 32/64-bit are) as they are currently more for to catch breakage/regressions. https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Supported_build_configurations
    No it is not simply because the 32-bit version works.
    The 64-bit Windows builds has still been a work in progress on a number of things that needs to be in order, especially for Win64 Releases to happen.
    For reading as Bugzilla is not a discussion forum like here.
    [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=471090 Bug 471090] - (tracking_win64) [meta] Windows x64 build tracking bug
    [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=558448 Bug 558448] - (support-win64) [Tracking bug] officially support Windows 64-bit builds

  • Can you email a link to me, where I can download the 64-bit version of firefox for my windows 7 64 bit laptop?

    hello
    I have windows 7 home premium 64-bit operating system.
    i would like to download and install firefox 64-bit version.
    can you email me a link where I can download the 64 bit firefox?

    Link to 64 bit of Nightly http://nightly.mozilla.org/
    edit: Fixed linked it was linking to the tinderbox hourly builds (multiple builds a day) which can be much more unstable if the build did not build properly (due to checkins and trying stuff) and yet may still be green and uploaded. Use the /firefox/nightly/latest-trunk/ not tinderbox if you must.
    Also note the unstable Nightly builds get updates each day (sometimes a respin even) and are not meant for regular Firefox users in mind but devs and testers who at very least understand the basics of separate installs and separate Profiles for each.

  • Can I download a 32 bit version of ff on win 7 64 bit os?

    Frustrating to not be able to use roboform,flash player etc because of the 64 bit os.I want to have an alternative 32 bit browser. I have Namoroka but it is 64 bit also. With I.E. I don't have the option to use a 32 bit version,as is stated.

    Mozilla hasn't yet released a 64-bit version of Firefox for Windows, they're all 32-bit.
    Namoroka is a pre-release version used for testing new features and security fixes, and was available in 32-bit and 64-bit variants for all OS's. Currently only the Nightly version is available in a 64-bit versions for Windows - currently Nightly 10.a1.
    You can get the latest release version here. For Windows it is a 32-bit application. <br />
    http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

  • Where do I find a 32-bit version of FF for XP?

    When I try to download Firefox 6, it tells me that setup exe etc is not a valid win32 (?application).
    I can't find anywhere to select a 32-bit version of firefox; it just keeps sending the 64-bit automatically.
    Assuming that I'm right about the nature of the problem.

    Mozilla hasn't yet released a 64-bit version of Firefox for Windows, they're all 32-bit.
    Namoroka is a pre-release version used for testing new features and security fixes, and was available in 32-bit and 64-bit variants for all OS's. Currently only the Nightly version is available in a 64-bit versions for Windows - currently Nightly 10.a1.
    You can get the latest release version here. For Windows it is a 32-bit application. <br />
    http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

  • HT204406 Please help!  I have downloaded the 64 bit version of iTunes for my Sony running WIndows 8.  I have iTunes running on 3 other machines (MACs) with no issue.  On the Sony with WIndowns everytime I turn on ITunes Match WIndows fails, everything shu

    I Have downloaded the 64 bit version of iTunes for my Sony running Windows 8.  Install went fine and I can get in to iTunes and see the music residing on this machine.  However, everytime that I try to run iTunes Match Windows crashes.  So frustrating.  BTW, this worked fine until a couple of weeks ago.  Anyone know what's going on?

    How big is your library?  I would recommend the following troubleshooting steps:
    - Backup your library.  Always a good idea before messing with things.  
    - Create a new library.   Refer to this article for details:  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1589.  This won't delete your old library, you're just creating a new empty one.  Also refer to this article to get back to your old library later.
    - Add a few albums into this new library.  Not everything, just a small sampling, as a test.
    - Activate Match on this new library.  You shouldn't have to re-pay, it should just say "Add Computer" or similar.
    - At this point, Match should run again. With just a few albums it should complete in just a few minutes.
    If iTunes doesn't crash at this point, then likely there's something about your original library that Match doesn't like - what that is I don't know, but at least you'll know it's not your PC.   If iTunes still crashes, then if could be a number of other things, but probably not your library.   My next suggestion (if you haven't already done this) is to uninstall / reinstall iTunes.   If that doesn't work, then my next ideas you won't like.   

  • How do I download the 64-Bit version of iTunes for Windows 7?

    I just got a new computer with Windows 7 O.S. I have downloaded the latest version of iTunes to the computer, but when I try to install it, I am getting a message telling me I need the 64-Bit version, but I have downloaded the 32-Bit version.
    I have tried to find the 64-bit version but am having no luck finding it. Can someone please point me in the right direction with a link to the 64-Bit version. Thank you very much.
    Joie

    Head to the downloads page, Joie:
    http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
    Down at the bottom left (scroll down if necessary?), you should see:
    64-bit editions of Windows Vista or Windows 7 require the iTunes 64-bit installer
    ... click the *64-bit installer* text to go to a downloads page for the latest version of the 64-bit installer.

  • 64-bit version of Quicktime for Windows

    I'm running 64-bit version of Windows 7 via bootcamp.  I'm running 64-bit version of Microsoft Office 2010.  I have the latest version of Quicktime installed 7.7.3 something.  I can play the file on the desktop no problem, but when I try to insert the file into Powerpoint or play a file that I inserted previously into Powerpoint on a different system, it says either Quicktime unavailable or you need a 64-bit version of Quicktime in order to insert the file. 
    So, exactly where is a 64-bit version of Quicktime for Windows because apparently the one on the Apple website for Windows is not 64-bit.  Everyone keeps saying download the 64-bit version of Quicktime.  Great, tell me where it is.  There is no option for 64-bit on the website.  It doesn't even say it is 64-bit.  It just says its compatible with Windows 7.  Powerpoint 2010 64-bit MUST have a 64-bit version of Quicktime in order to insert or play any Quicktime file.  The OS doesn't give a rats @ss one way or the other.
    The file I previously inserted was playing on a system that apparently had a 32-bit version of Powerpoint installed.  That machine defaults to VLC player on the desktop.  It has no issues with the file.  It's the Quicktime Player mismatch on my machine that is giving me grief.  If I knew Office was going to be a PITA if I installed the 64-bit version I would have stuck with the 32-bit version.
    Ideas?  Where is the 64-bit version?  How do you tell it is 64-bit?  How do you force the installer to make sure it ONLY installs a 64-bit version of it?

    If Microsoft merely off their own decided that only a 64-bit version of QuickTime was going to be supported by them and did not both checking such a beast existed then this is perfectly believable behavior on the part of Microsoft and they should roast in **** for it.
    If Apple led Microsoft to believe that a 64-bit version of QuickTime was going to be released like a 64-bit version of iTunes for Windows has been released but then backed out then this is equally believeable behaviour on the part of Apple and then equally the guilty parties at Apple should roast in ****.
    It should be noted that the 64-bit version of iTunes is able to play videos via the 32-bit version of QuickTime. This suggests Microsoft programmers are weak with the force. This would tend to support my theory that Microsoft despite being the biggest software company in the world are better at making hardware than software.
    Moving on to trying to be more constructive…
    Clearly as things stand using the existing and only official version of QuickTime for Windows which is 32-bit only is not going to work in 64-bit Office. It might therefore be worth looking at trying the following.
    Uninstall completely Apple's 32-bit QuickTime for Windows (if installed currently)
    Install QuickTime Alternative - see http://www.free-codecs.com/download/QuickTime_Alternative.htm
    I have no idea if QuickTime Alternative is 64-bit, I have no idea if it will work in 64-bit Office even if it is 64-bit. However it does work in Internet Explorer for Windows, it is free and therefore will cost you nothing to try. If it does not work you can then always uninstall it.
    As another even more abtruse solution, you could try loading your PowerPoint file in to the free iWorks i.e. KeyNote via a free iCloud account. It will allow importing PowerPoint files and will even work in Internet Explorer.

  • When will Apple develop a 64 bit version of Safari for Windows?

    I've been using this browser for a while now and absolutely love it!
    Features that stand out from the crowd are:
    Apples unique font smoothing technology.
    Best colour management available on any browser.
    Speed.
    Excellent web standards coverage.
    Most of the competitors are now developing 64 bit versions in preparation for the release of 64 bit Flash and Silverlight. Apple cites improvements for it's Mac OS version 64bit vs the 32 bit. If development isn't in the works then it should be for Windows!

    http://www.apple.com/quicktime/feedback/

  • Itunes 64 bit version srtill shows *32 in Win7 64bit

    I think this has been answered before, but I couldn't fine the confirmed answer.
    I have used the iTunes64Setup.exe file to install iTunes on my Win7 Pro 64bit.
    But running iTunes still shows a *32 in task manager. This is still whats meant to happen?
    I know *32 means running in 32bit mode, but why is iTunes doing this even with the 64bit installer.
    *Note I dont have any issues, its just bugging me*
    Message was edited by: Felix2009

    Was the 64 bit version out on the day win7 came out?
    A quick search through Wikipedia (I couldn't remember off the top of my head) says that it came out one week later ... Windows 7 on 22 October and iTunes 9.0.2.25 on 29 October.
    The iTunes 9.0.2.25 installer bundle was updated a bit later on, to include QuickTime version 7.6.5 (up from 7.6.4) and Apple Application Support version 1.1.0 (up from 1.0.1). But I don't think the iTunes application itself got updated then ... it would seem odd to have an update for the application with no change in the version number of any description.
    Hmmmm. Perhaps we should have a quick look at the "minimal" iTunes diagnostics on your system. In iTunes, go "Help > Run Diagnostics", uncheck all the boxes, and then click "Next". Cut and paste the top part of the results into a reply. For example, on my XP Pro SP3 box (the one I'm posting from), I see:
    Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (Build 2600)
    LENOVO 889703U
    iTunes 9.0.2.25
    QuickTime 7.6.5
    FairPlay 1.5.23
    Apple Application Support 1.1.0
    iPod Updater Library 9.0d11
    CD Driver 2.2.0.1
    CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
    Apple Mobile Device 2.6.0.32
    Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.45.0.0
    Bonjour 1.0.6.2 (118.5)

  • Hey guys i wonder, is there 64 bit version of Firefox exist? I google that. And i find & download MineField. its cool but i like more firefox icon..:P

    hi,
    i wonder is there 64 bit version of firefox exist? or not?. I google that and i get Minefield. But i like more Firefox icon. If there is 64 bit version of Firefox exist, would u write me download address?
    [email protected]
    Thank you.

    There is no released 64 bit version of Firefox. What you obtained is mainly for people testing plug-ins and to be sure that things work when it is available. You would not be able to do much without your plug-ins and they all have to be rewritten. Though Flash is now distributed with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions to Firefox users with 64-bit, so that is one major hurdle.

  • I require a 32 bit version of Firefox to process a single instruction in Share Point. Where can I get the 32 bit version of Firefox at any level?

    I am trying to utilize a function in SharePoint to permit me to open a library in Explorer mode. The function is available on the Share Point page and when I select the function my IE browser stops working. Unfortunately IE at it's current setup on my system is required for most internal applications. Chrome will not enable most of the functions in the Share Point site so that browser is unusable for my purposes. Upon research the current potential resolution to my problem is to run a 32 bit browser to enable my function. Due to the above mentioned limitations I require a 32 bit version of Firefox but the download only provides a 64 bit version because my system is 64 bit. How can I get a 32 bit version of Firefox?

    ''dstibbards [[#question-1048915|said]]''
    <blockquote>
    but the download only provides a 64 bit version because my system is 64 bit. How can I get a 32 bit version of Firefox?
    </blockquote>
    For what OS as Firefox for Windows from [https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/all/ www.mozilla.org] is only Win32 and will work on 32-bit and 64-bit Windows. Firefox for Mac OSX is a combined 32/64 and There are separate 32-bit and 64-bit versions for Linux.
    Where are you downloading Firefox to think it is a 64-bit version?
    The WOW64 in a browser useragent on Windows means it is a 32-bit application running of 64-bit Windows.

  • Can someone help me with installing the latest version of iTunes for Windows 7 64 bit Home Premium?

    Latest version of iTunes for Windows 7 64 bit Home Premium downloads just fine.  But, fails to install. 
    "Unblocked and gave all permissions."  Still, no go. 
    I see by reading the other posts on this forum that I am not alone.  Any help?
    Frustrated!

    Ok...This was very odd.  I left the installation program, in what I considered a frozen state on screen.  After about 30 mins, to my surprise, It installed!  I'm not computer literate, so, I don't know what to say.  But, to just WAIT for it to respond!  Good Luck!

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