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This page gives Mozilla's advice for older and unsupported operating systems. | |||
==Windows== | ==Windows== | ||
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If you're not sure, you can [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help/which-version-of-the-windows-operating-system-am-i-running find out which version of Windows you are running]. | If you're not sure, you can [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help/which-version-of-the-windows-operating-system-am-i-running find out which version of Windows you are running]. | ||
{| border="1" | |||
!Operating System | |||
!OS Support Status | |||
!Firefox Support Status | |||
|- | |||
|Windows 95/98 | |||
|Your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. [[Firefox/Unsupported_OSes#OS_Unsupported_By_Manufacturer|Please see this section]]. | |||
|The latest Firefox will not run. [[Firefox/Unsupported_OSes#Firefox_Unsupported|Please see this section]]. | |||
|- | |||
|Windows ME | |||
|Your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. [[Firefox/Unsupported_OSes#OS_Unsupported_By_Manufacturer|Please see this section]]. | |||
|The latest Firefox will not run. [[Firefox/Unsupported_OSes#Firefox_Unsupported|Please see this section]]. | |||
|- | |||
|Windows 2000 | |||
|Your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. [[Firefox/Unsupported_OSes#OS_Unsupported_By_Manufacturer|Please see this section]]. | |||
|Supported - [http://www.mozilla.org/firefox/fx/ please install the latest version]. | |||
|- | |||
|Windows XP RTM / Service Pack 1 / Service Pack 2 | |||
|Your version of your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. You should upgrade to [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389 the latest Windows XP Service Pack]. | |||
|Supported - [http://www.mozilla.org/firefox/fx/ please install the latest version]. | |||
|- | |||
|Windows XP Service Pack 3 | |||
|Supported | |||
|Supported - [http://www.mozilla.org/firefox/fx/ please install the latest version]. | |||
|- | |||
|Windows Vista RTM / Service Pack 1 | |||
|Your version of your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. You should upgrade to [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Learn-how-to-install-Windows-Vista-Service-Pack-2-SP2 the latest Windows Vista Service Pack]. | |||
|Supported - [http://www.mozilla.org/firefox/fx/ please install the latest version]. | |||
|- | |||
|Windows Vista Service Pack 2 | |||
|Supported | |||
|Supported - [http://www.mozilla.org/firefox/fx/ please install the latest version]. | |||
|- | |||
|Windows 7 | |||
|Supported | |||
|Supported - [http://www.mozilla.org/firefox/fx/ please install the latest version]. | |||
|} | |||
==Mac OS X== | ==Mac OS X== | ||
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If you're not sure, you can [http://www.apple.com/support/mobileme/en/os_version.html find out which version of Mac OS X you are running]. | If you're not sure, you can [http://www.apple.com/support/mobileme/en/os_version.html find out which version of Mac OS X you are running]. | ||
{| border="1" | |||
!Operating System | |||
!OS Support Status | |||
!Firefox Support Status | |||
|- | |||
|Mac OS X 10.3 or earlier | |||
|Your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. [[Firefox/Unsupported_OSes#OS_Unsupported_By_Manufacturer|Please see this section]]. | |||
|The latest Firefox will not run. [[Firefox/Unsupported_OSes#Firefox_Unsupported|Please see this section]]. | |||
|- | |||
|Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5 on PowerPC | |||
|Your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. [[Firefox/Unsupported_OSes#OS_Unsupported_By_Manufacturer|Please see this section]]. Note that updated versions of Mac OS X are not available for your hardware, and so the option of upgrading to a newer version is not available to you. | |||
|You can install [http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox/ TenFourFox]. However, note that TenFourFox is not an official Mozilla release and does not have all the functions of official Firefox. In particular, plugins are not supported. | |||
|- | |||
|Mac OS X 10.4 on Intel | |||
|Your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. [[Firefox/Unsupported_OSes#OS_Unsupported_By_Manufacturer|Please see this section]]. | |||
|You can install [http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox/ TenFourFox] and run it under Rosetta (Apple's PowerPC to Intel binary translation layer). However, note that TenFourFox is not an official Mozilla release and does not have all the functions of official Firefox. In particular, plugins are not supported. | |||
|- | |||
|Mac OS X 10.5 or later on Intel | |||
|Supported | |||
|Supported - [http://www.mozilla.org/firefox/fx/ please install the latest version]. | |||
|} | |||
All versions of Mac OS X newer than those listed here are supported. Please install and run the [http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/fx/ latest version of Firefox]. | All versions of Mac OS X newer than those listed here are supported. Please install and run the [http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/fx/ latest version of Firefox]. | ||
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If you are using a version of Firefox downloaded from Mozilla, then your Linux distribution needs to have the capabilities [http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/system-requirements.html outlined here]. If it does, please install and run the [http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/fx/ latest version of Firefox]. If it does not, you will need to upgrade to a newer version of Linux. | If you are using a version of Firefox downloaded from Mozilla, then your Linux distribution needs to have the capabilities [http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/system-requirements.html outlined here]. If it does, please install and run the [http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/fx/ latest version of Firefox]. If it does not, you will need to upgrade to a newer version of Linux. | ||
==Maemo== | |||
Your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. XXXinsert link to Maemo builds. | |||
==OS Unsupported By Manufacturer== | ==OS Unsupported By Manufacturer== | ||
If your operating system is linked to this section, then it is no longer receiving security updates from the OS manufacturer. Therefore, connecting to the Internet using it (with any browser) puts your data and the Internet ecosystem at risk. | If your operating system is linked to this section, then it is no longer receiving security updates from the OS manufacturer. Therefore, connecting to the Internet using it (with any browser) puts your data and the Internet ecosystem at risk. Even with an up-to-date browser installed, without manufacturer support '''it is not possible to make your system secure and safe online.''' Therefore, Mozilla recommends that you either: | ||
* Stop connecting to the Internet using this machine; or | * Stop connecting to the Internet using this machine; or | ||
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If the machine is unable to support newer versions from your OS manufacturer, you may wish to consider installing a different operating system. | If the machine is unable to support newer versions from your OS manufacturer, you may wish to consider installing a different operating system. | ||
==Firefox Unsupported== | |||
If the latest version of Firefox is no longer available for your platform, please do not continue to use older, unsupported versions. Over time, as problems are discovered, you and your computer could be put at risk of information theft or other undesirable consequences. You should [[Firefox/Unsupported_OSes#OS_Unsupported_By_Manufacturer|upgrade your operating system]] to one which supports the latest version of Firefox. | |||
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This page gives Mozilla's advice for older and unsupported operating systems.
Windows
If you're not sure, you can find out which version of Windows you are running.
| Operating System | OS Support Status | Firefox Support Status |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 95/98 | Your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. Please see this section. | The latest Firefox will not run. Please see this section. |
| Windows ME | Your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. Please see this section. | The latest Firefox will not run. Please see this section. |
| Windows 2000 | Your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. Please see this section. | Supported - please install the latest version. |
| Windows XP RTM / Service Pack 1 / Service Pack 2 | Your version of your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. You should upgrade to the latest Windows XP Service Pack. | Supported - please install the latest version. |
| Windows XP Service Pack 3 | Supported | Supported - please install the latest version. |
| Windows Vista RTM / Service Pack 1 | Your version of your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. You should upgrade to the latest Windows Vista Service Pack. | Supported - please install the latest version. |
| Windows Vista Service Pack 2 | Supported | Supported - please install the latest version. |
| Windows 7 | Supported | Supported - please install the latest version. |
Mac OS X
If you're not sure, you can find out which version of Mac OS X you are running.
| Operating System | OS Support Status | Firefox Support Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mac OS X 10.3 or earlier | Your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. Please see this section. | The latest Firefox will not run. Please see this section. |
| Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5 on PowerPC | Your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. Please see this section. Note that updated versions of Mac OS X are not available for your hardware, and so the option of upgrading to a newer version is not available to you. | You can install TenFourFox. However, note that TenFourFox is not an official Mozilla release and does not have all the functions of official Firefox. In particular, plugins are not supported. |
| Mac OS X 10.4 on Intel | Your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. Please see this section. | You can install TenFourFox and run it under Rosetta (Apple's PowerPC to Intel binary translation layer). However, note that TenFourFox is not an official Mozilla release and does not have all the functions of official Firefox. In particular, plugins are not supported. |
| Mac OS X 10.5 or later on Intel | Supported | Supported - please install the latest version. |
All versions of Mac OS X newer than those listed here are supported. Please install and run the latest version of Firefox.
Linux
Linux vendors often provide their own versions of Firefox, and will support them as long as that version of the OS is supported. Unless you manually installed Firefox yourself, this will be the case for you. If you are using such a version, please consult your vendor about support and upgrades.
If you are using a version of Firefox downloaded from Mozilla, then your Linux distribution needs to have the capabilities outlined here. If it does, please install and run the latest version of Firefox. If it does not, you will need to upgrade to a newer version of Linux.
Maemo
Your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. XXXinsert link to Maemo builds.
OS Unsupported By Manufacturer
If your operating system is linked to this section, then it is no longer receiving security updates from the OS manufacturer. Therefore, connecting to the Internet using it (with any browser) puts your data and the Internet ecosystem at risk. Even with an up-to-date browser installed, without manufacturer support it is not possible to make your system secure and safe online. Therefore, Mozilla recommends that you either:
- Stop connecting to the Internet using this machine; or
- Upgrade the machine to a supported and secure operating system; or
- Replace the machine with one running a supported and secure operating system.
If the machine is unable to support newer versions from your OS manufacturer, you may wish to consider installing a different operating system.
Firefox Unsupported
If the latest version of Firefox is no longer available for your platform, please do not continue to use older, unsupported versions. Over time, as problems are discovered, you and your computer could be put at risk of information theft or other undesirable consequences. You should upgrade your operating system to one which supports the latest version of Firefox.