Mozilla Firefox Browser Stable Version Releases

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  1. NormanF

    NormanF Registered Member

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    Still on ESR 78.0. I just hate the constant updates. I want a browser that works, sans the supposed latest and greatest.

    If they made LTS versions of software, I would be happy as a sitting Buddha awaiting Enlightenment. Cheers.
     
  2. xxJackxx

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    Now that Windows 11 is public I see that the new Firefox was very clearly designed to match it. I can see not liking it if you don't intend to go Windows 11, but I also see why they did it.
     
  3. Brummelchen

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    Even ESR get constant updates until v94 of firefox arrives, then this tree (v78esr) is dead.
    Current ESR is 78.11.0esr and has a lot of fixed bugs and security flaws. Thus, 78.0 is not quite clever.
     
  4. monkeylove

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    I prefer a browser that works and that has vulnerabilities patched.
     
  5. Trooper

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    When is Firefox version 90 set to drop? Anyone know? Android got it last week.
     
  6. JRViejo

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    Trooper, you're welcome! Take care and stay safe.
     
  9. xxJackxx

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  10. imdb

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    https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/firefox/releases/90.0/win64/en-US/Firefox Setup 90.0.exe
     
  11. Trooper

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    Thanks to @xxJackxx and @imdb

    Just updated to version 90. Cheers!
     
  12. 1PW

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    or...

    https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/firefox/releases/90.0/
     
  13. imdb

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    no problem, t. ;)
     
  14. NiteRanger

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    If I run the Firefox Setup 90.0.exe will it override my original FF 89 version erasing all settings and extensions and creating a totally new setup? Or it just updates over the existing version and keeping all settings and extensions?

    Thanks
     
  15. Krusty

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    When I've installed over older versions in the past it just updated without affecting settings or extensions. I would suspect the same would be true now.
     
  16. NiteRanger

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    Thanks.

    For confirmation I do hope @Trooper can answer this since he just updated his FF to v90
     
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  17. Trooper

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    Hey man. Yeah if you just install it over the top, nothing will change and you will not lose anything. Hope that helps. :)
     
  18. NiteRanger

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    Thank you very much
     
  19. Trooper

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    You are welcome.
     
  20. guest

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    Firefox 90 release overview: Windows background updates, compatibility improvements
    July 13, 2021
    https://www.ghacks.net/2021/07/13/f...ackground-updates-compatibility-improvements/
    Firefox 90 adds enhanced tracker blocking to private browsing
    July 13, 2021
    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...nhanced-tracker-blocking-to-private-browsing/
     
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  21. Adric

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    "On Windows, updates are applied automatically in the background even when Firefox is not running."

    Another unneeded service/network connection checking up on you when not using your browser, or am I misunderstanding this?.

    Can that be disabled or left up to the user like it is now on ESR?
     
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  22. guest

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    Mozilla Firefox 90.0 (available via Internal Updater - 24.1 MB - 64 bit) Released (July 13, 2021)
    Release Notes
    Download (Choose which Firefox Browser to download in your language)
     
  23. guest

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    Mozilla Firefox ESR 78.12.0 Released (July 13, 2021)
    Release Notes
    Download (Choose which Firefox Browser to download in your language)
     
  24. plat

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    Just updated. I'm in the Northeastern US. :thumb:
     
  25. Buddel

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    Updated via internal updater a couple of minutes ago. Thanks.:thumb:
     
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