Mozilla Firefox Installation

Introduction

Firefox is an open-source web browser whose advanced security features and intuitive design have led to its growing popularity. Firefox is a free alternative to other web browsers such as Microsoft's Internet Explorer, and is available for download by anyone, anywhere. The fact that it is open-source allows for an infinite number of copies of the software to be legally installed on any number of machines. Firefox boasts integrated security features such as automatically disallowing pop-ups and spyware, and built-in phishing protection to spot suspected Web forgeries. Firefox features a customizable interface, tabbed browsing windows to reduce clutter, an interactive Find feature, and a wide variety of plug-ins to do everything from enable audio screen reading to interpreting commands based on the movements of your mouse.

Downloading Firefox

If you are upgrading from a previous version of Firefox, the previous installation must be completely uninstalled before beginning the setup process.

  1. Firefox can be downloaded at http://www.getfirefox.com.

  2. Click Download Firefox - Free.

    Download Firefox link

  3. When the File Download window appears, click Save File.

    File Download window

  4. The file will download to your desktop. When it finishes, click Open to start the installer.

    Download Complete window

Installing Firefox

  1. Once the setup program has extracted, the Welcome window will appear. Click Next to begin the Firefox installation process.

    Welcome window

  2. Read the license agreement, then select I Accept the terms in the License Agreement. Click Next to proceed.

    License Agreement

  3. Select whether you want a Standard or Custom installation, then click Next. The Standard installation is highly recommended.

    Installation Type

  4. Please wait while Firefox installs.

    Installing

  5. Firefox installation is complete. Check the Launch Mozilla Firefox now box and click Finish to exit the Firefox installer.

    Install Complete - Launch Firefox

  6. The browser will launch. You are now ready to begin using Firefox.

    Firefox Start