Firefox 1.02 released

[Mal]

I just downloaded v1.02 via the FF software update. It downloaded the installer and then automatically went through the installation.

It left v1.01 on the add/remove program list though.

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[cookie_365]

Cheers Mal

The installer had a couple of hiccups for me but eventually went through - and yes, I've still have 1.0 and 1.01 in add/remove programs too ....

[Mal]

I should have cancelled the install and uninstalled v1.01, but I didn't

[paul11974]

another update from firefox it was only a few months ago 1.01 came out

[Mal]

Originally Posted by paul11974

another update from firefox it was only a few months ago 1.01 came out

Think that it was around the start of March.

Also, Thunderbird 1.02 and Mozilla 1.76 are out as well.

[dilli-theclaw]

Originally Posted by cookie_365

Cheers Mal

The installer had a couple of hiccups for me but eventually went through - and yes, I've still have 1.0 and 1.01 in add/remove programs too ....

Oh arse - I didn't notice that - I've just looked and I've got all three in there now

[Theodoric]

Originally Posted by cookie_365

Cheers Mal

The installer had a couple of hiccups for me but eventually went through - and yes, I've still have 1.0 and 1.01 in add/remove programs too ....

Yes, I seem to have 1.0 and 1.0.1, as well as the earlier 1.0PR. However, does it make any difference as there only seems to be a single Firefox folder on my PC? Is it simply a remnant that's been left behind in the Add/Remove programs list and is only an irritation to the tidy minded?

oohhhh so frequent fixes and the installer doesnt work too well

[Theodoric]

Originally Posted by gary_580

oohhhh so frequent fixes and the installer doesnt work too well

Well, I don't intend to tempt fate and try to remove the alleged earlier versions that are probably no longer there! Let sleeping dogs lie. On the other hand, if they are remnants only, then I suppose delving into the bit of the Registry that keeps the Installation info might solve it.
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Originally Posted by Theodoric

Well, I don't intend to tempt fate and try to remove the alleged earlier versions that are probably no longer there! Let sleeping dogs lie. On the other hand, if they are remnants only, then I suppose delving into the bit of the Registry that keeps the Installation info might solve it.

And following my own advice and searching for Mozilla in the Registry seems to produce a separate little folder for each version, the info in each of which seems very similar. In other words, would removing the bits referring to the earlier versions solve the problem.

On the other hand, sentences including "fools", "angels" and "treading" keep passing through my mind.

Originally Posted by Theodoric

Well, I don't intend to tempt fate and try to remove the alleged earlier versions that are probably no longer there! Let sleeping dogs lie. On the other hand, if they are remnants only, then I suppose delving into the bit of the Registry that keeps the Installation info might solve it.
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And following my own advice and searching for Mozilla in the Registry seems to produce a separate little folder for each version, the info in each of which seems very similar. In other words, would removing the bits referring to the earlier versions solve the problem.

On the other hand, sentences including "fools", "angels" and "treading" keep passing through my mind.

I removed the previous versions, first, with 'add remove programs'

then installed v 1.02 - it works for me, what can I say

[Richard M]

It's common knowledge that you should uninstall then install the latest version.
Upgrading like this does not affect your settings, which are kept in c:/documents and settings/user/application data

[Mal]

Originally Posted by Richard M

It's common knowledge that you should uninstall then install the latest version.
Upgrading like this does not affect your settings, which are kept in c:/documents and settings/user/application data

Thing is that I do know that you had to do that.

The thing is, as it came via the software update, it started the install as soon as I closed the browser.

I just assumed that as it did that, there must be a new feature which deletes the old version, if you know what I mean. I should have cancelled the install.

[Theodoric]

Originally Posted by homealone

I removed the previous versions, first, with 'add remove programs'

then installed v 1.02 - it works for me, what can I say

Tch! Wall to wall smugness!!
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Originally Posted by Mal

Thing is that I do know that you had to do that.

The thing is, as it came via the software update, it started the install as soon as I closed the browser.

I just assumed that as it did that, there must be a new feature which deletes the old version, if you know what I mean. I should have cancelled the install.

My impression too. If you click on the little fir tree icon at the top of the Firefox page it says, "Critical Updates Available". I'd have said that the standard meaning of update is something that is added to an existing version that you do not need to remove first - in fact, I'd go further and claim that it is impossible to install an update without leaving the version being updated in place. In other words, Mozilla have quietly redefined the accepted meaning of the word update without letting we innocents know about it.

[allanprg]

Yes I unistalled the previous versions of Firefox and Thunderbird. Then installed both new versions. Everything works great. Hunky dory

[ikthius]

i tried to uninstall the verions 1.0.1 and I get this error, I have checked the hkey thing, but nothing was there, so I just installed 1.0.2, thinking I could do it when this was installed, but I still get same error, any body help?

ik