When trying to open Firefox on XP laptop, says FFx 3+ needed; won't open, so can't download new version.
This is being written on my iMac. Problem computer is my Toshiba XP laptop on the same (hard-wire) line via a router. The iMac is up to date; the iMac is used for all current Internet activity. I use the laptop for technical work, and only rarely need Internet.
I have an old version of Firefox (<3) on the laptop. Updated the Java plug-in on the laptop a month ago. Now, every time I try to open Firefox, I get error "Needs Firefox >3 to open", and won't open Firefox. So I can't download Firefox >3! Can I buy a disk?
hello scoop, since these symptoms can sometimes be caused by malware active on a system, please first run a scan with different security tools like the [http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free free version of malwarebytes], [http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/ adwcleaner] & [http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/default.aspx microsoft safety scanner].
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