Update in safe mode?

Is there any reason not to apply downloaded updates while in safe mode?
I'm thinking of doing it this time because logging in does a file system check and doesn't load my third-party items. Just trying to avoid update problems.
mini core duo Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Installing updates while in Safe Mode is a very good idea. Although Apple does not make a specific recommendation to do so, they do recommend quitting all applications including any third-party software in order to minimize problems from incompatible software. Booting into Safe Mode goes the extra mile to prevent update problems.
In addition to installing in Safe Mode I highly recommend repairing the hard drive and permissions in advance as well. Also, clone your current installation to an external, bootable Firewire drive just in case you do have a problem. Much easier to restore a cloned backup than reinstall from scratch.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMDjZQqz-i8
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Download a fresh Firefox copy and save the file to the desktop.
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Updated. See 3 new Qs at bottom...After XP system restore back to earlier FF version, FF won't open, it's in safe mode. How can it be opened out of safe mode? Can precious, previous History be retreived?

THIS IS A RE-POST OF THE QUESTIONS previously posted, PREVIOUSLY POSTED, now adding a request that 3 new summary questions--at the bottom--be answered.
NOTE: I specifically need answers to the 3 new, summary Qs now posted at the bottom of the Sequence of Events:
Sequence of events:
1) I was using Version 3.6.22 and I needed to
upgrade to Version 6.0.
2) Before beginning, I set a restore point in Windows XP so that in case I did not like 6.0, I could go back to the restore point which contained
3.6.22 and I would stick with that version.
3) I did not uninstall 3.6.22 but loaded 6.0 on top of it, so to speak, thinking that would save my history and other features such as bookmarks. Opening 6.0 I was horrified to see it did not contain my history files!...so I had to go back to 3.6.22.
4) After returning back to the restore point that contained 3.6.22, on the desktop, clicking on the Firefox icon, it won't open.
5) I went to desktop, in lower left clicked Start, then clicked Programs, and yes Firefox is there as an installed program, however the tag reads Mozilla Firefox (safe mode)...so it's in safe mode and won't
open. What now?---~~~~~(end of original post).
HERE ARE THE EXACT 3 Qs I need answered:
1) Can I retreive and save MY PRECIOUS HISTORY from somewhere? Can I force new 6.0 to find and retreive it from 3.6.22) And how would I do that? That's the reason I'm trying to go back to 3.6.22, because it likely still contains my history which does not appear in new install of 6.0?
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3) Do I have to give up on retreiving my history even though it's got to be somewhere in my computer? I did not uninstall anything.
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FIREFOX HELP NEEDS TO TELL PEOPLE HOW TO SAVE THEIR HISTORY WHEN THEY UPGRADE TO NEW VERSION and whether or not to uninstall previous FF version first. Please pass this urgent advice on to Firefox techs. I can't even figure out how to email THEM!!!!
Thank you all out there in cyberspace whereever you may be!
(P.S. Cor el, thanks for your reply...how do I reach you by email link does not work....)

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* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_backup

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