Firefox - error message following aborted update installation
 

I got the message that there was an update to Firefox so I decided to download it.

When the installation shield came up, I decided I didn't want to close all of my files that were then open, so I cancelled the installation.

Now, whenever, I try to open Firefox I get the following message:

"The program must close to allow a previous installation attempt to complete. Please restart."

I've restarted countless times now, and still no luck.

Is there a way to reinstall Firefox without losing my passwords and favorites?

Thanks.

You can re-install it and you won't lose anything. You can even remove it, then re-install it and you won't lose anything.

I do it all the time.

The data and customizations are stored separately from the program itself.

-David

Same here. Also you dont have to do a clean reinstall as you once did.

MisterNice

Thanks. Just reinstalled with nothing lost.

What an absurd !!!

This is preposterous !!!

I'm sure Microsoft would have done it differently !!!

:D :D :D