When trying to install firefox, I receive a message stating: computer needs to be rebooted to allow the completion of an earlier uninstall.

Of course after the reboot the same thing happens again. Please help.
Regards,
Robert

Do exactly what is shown below, only if you are running Windows XP, Vista or 7.
1. Go to start menu on bottom lower left of your computer.
2. Click on Start.
3. Go to Control Panel and click on it to open.
4. Find where it shows "uninstall programs."
5. Look for Mozilla.
6. Right click on Mozilla and it should uninstall it.
7. When shows Mozilla is removed, reboot your computer.
8. When your computer reboots then download Firefox 7.0.
9. Download from "mozilla.org" direct or "cnet.com"
This should work just fine now. Hope this solves your problem.
Remember, if you ever install or uninstall a software program or hardware you need to always re-boot your computer if using Windows Operating System.

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