Q: How do I download Firefox so I can see what my new pages look like on it?

A: Downloading Mozilla's Firefox Browser:
... Do not make it your default browser, read each screen carefully during the process.

Downloading Mozilla's Firefox 1.5.0.4 When Using Windows XP SP2 Home Edition:
With Internet Explorer open, type "www.Mozilla.com" into your browser's address bar and then hit "Enter" on your keyboard.
Click your cursor arrow on the "Download Firefox" button.
The file download security warning will open. Click the "Save" button.
In the "Save As" dialog box, choose where you want to save the Firefox installer on your hard disk and click the "Save" button.
Once the installer has finished downloading, double click on it.
A security warning will ask if you want to run the installer. Click "Run."
When the "Welcome to Mozilla Firefox" screen appears, click the "Next" button to start your Firefox installation.
After reading and agreeing to the licensing terms, select the "I Accept the terms of..." radio button and then click the "Next" button.
Choose what type of install you want to do (Standard or Custom) and click the "Next" button.
Close all other open applications and click the "Next" button.
Under the "Install Complete" section, check the "Launch Mozilla Firefox now" box and click the "Finish" button.
The Import Wizard will open. Select whether you want to import your settings from Internet Explorer into Firefox and click the "Next" button.
Click the "Finish" button to exit the Import Wizard.
You will be asked whether you want to use Firefox as your default browser. It is recommended that you click "No" until you've decided whether you like it better than your existing browser of choice.
Firefox will open and a shortcut will be placed on your desktop.

Downloading Mozilla's Firefox 1.5.0.4 When Using Macintosh OS X:
With Safari open, type "www.Mozilla.com" into the address bar of your browser and then hit "Return" on your keyboard.
Click your cursor arrow on the "Download Firefox" button.
Once the installer has finished downloading, double click on it.
The installer will launch and open to the license agreement. To accept the terms of the license, click on the "Accept" button.
The Firefox disk image will mount on your desktop and open. You will see a Firefox icon with a graphic indicating that you should add Firefox to your Application folder.
Drag the "Firefox" icon onto your Application folder icon. Firefox will be copied to that location.
Close the "Firefox" disk image window and drag the disk image to the trash to unmount it. That's it. You can now run Firefox as your browser.




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