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Firefox1 upgrade to version2 ?

Happy_saver_4
Happy_saver_4 Posts: 682 Forumite
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I've been running Firefox1 for some time with no probs. I've now downloaded Firefox2 to disc, but I'm nervous about installing; as that's when things seem to go wrong. I will create a restore point before installing.

Is Firefox2 a definite improvement on version1 and should I install it?

Are there any common problems arising after installing this upgrade ?

All info appreciated
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  • John_Gray
    John_Gray Posts: 5,847 Forumite
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    It is not a great advance over 1.5 for the average user. A few extensions didn't work initially, but most are OK now, I believe. Rather like IE7, you'll have to install it eventually.

    John
  • csxxx
    csxxx Posts: 14 Forumite
    I installed it with no problems... It's worth doing.
  • colin79666
    colin79666 Posts: 1,359 Forumite
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    its worth doing for the better tab management if anything
  • A_Clock
    A_Clock Posts: 317 Forumite
    I had a few problems after upgrading! lost my bookmarks 4 times, then the spell check stopped working :mad: Had to uninstall then delete the Mozilla folder to get it working right. I think FF 1 is gonna be supported for a few months yet, maybe stick with it till then...
  • moonrakerz
    moonrakerz Posts: 8,650 Forumite
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    Had no probs at all. Agree tab management is better.
  • Kundo
    Kundo Posts: 137 Forumite
    100 Posts
    If you want to know which extensions work with Firefox2 check here.

    http://www.extensionhunter.com/
  • MercilessKiller
    MercilessKiller Posts: 7,143 Forumite
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    always always always install upgrades due to security reasons. When exploits are uncovered new versions are released :)
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"The internet is a great way to get on the net."
    - Bob Dole, Republican presidential candidate    [/FONT]
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