Mozilla Firefox can be used as an alternative to the default browsers that are preloaded with the computer. The preloaded browsers that come with computers include Microsoft Edge, Safari, and Internet Explorer. There is a need to install Mozilla Firefox on your computer. You may not need to uninstall the existing internet browser first. This page will focus on how you can install and uninstall Mozilla Firefox browser on macOS, Windows, Linux and Chrome.
It is important to note that before you install or uninstall Mozilla Firefox on your computer, You need to select the operating system on your computer and follow the instructions that will be stated below:
Steps To Install And Uninstall Mozilla Firefox Browser on Microsoft Windows
The following are steps that you need to follow when you want to install and uninstall Mozilla Firefox on Microsoft Window. It should be noted that Microsoft Edge is the default Internet browser for every Microsoft operating system.
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Steps To Install Mozilla Firefox Browser On Microsoft Window
- Access the Mozilla Firefox download page by opening your internet browser.
- Click on the DOWNLOAD FIREFOX button that you will see.
- Once the download is completed, Click on RUN or on the downloaded file itself. You will see this in the lower left corner of your browser.
- Follow the message or command that appears to install Mozilla Firefox browser on your
- Window.
Steps To Uninstall Mozilla Firefox Browser On Microsoft Window
- Open the Control Panel or press the WINDOWS KEY, type Control Panel, and then press ENTER.
- Under the Programs section, click the Uninstall a program link.
- Find and select the Mozilla Firefox program in the list.
- Click the Uninstall/Change option above the list of programs.
- When the command message pops up, click the Yes button.
Steps To Install And Uninstall Mozilla Firefox Browser on macOS
The following are steps that you need to follow when you want to install and uninstall Mozilla Firefox browser on macOS computers. It should be noted that Safari is the default Internet browser for every macOS operating system.
Steps To Install Mozilla Firefox Browser On macOS Computer
- Access the Mozilla Firefox download page by opening your Safari browser.
- Click on the DOWNLOAD FIREFOX button on the page.
- After completing the download, the Firefox application will be opened and displayed by FINDER. If this does not happen, then click on the Firefox.dmg downloaded file in your browser as an alternative to open FINDER.
- In the FINDER Window, you will see the Firefox icon, drag it to the Applications folder to enable you to copy the Firefox application to that folder.
- Press the control key and click anywhere in the Finder window to select EJECT “Firefox” in the menu bar that will pop up.
Steps To uninstall Mozilla Firefox Browser On macOS Computer
- Click on the Finder icon on the Dock at the button on the screen.
- On the left-hand side of the Finder window, click the Applications selector in the favourite section.
- Find the Firefox icon, right-click that icon, and select Move to Trash in the pop-up menu.
- On the Dock, right-click the trash icon and select Empty Trash.
Steps To Install And Uninstall Mozilla Firefox Browser on Linux
The following are steps that you need to follow when you want to install and uninstall Mozilla Firefox Browser on Linux.
Steps To Install Mozilla Firefox Browser On Linux
- On your internet browser, find the Firefox for Linux download page.
- On the page, you will see a DOWNLOAD NOW button, click on it and save the file to your home directory.
- Open the Terminal window and type cd~ to change to your home directory.
- Type tar xjf firefox-[version].tar.bz2 to extract the contents of the compressed file, where [version] is the Firefox version.
- Change the Firefox folder in your home directory to enable you to run the Firefox script in that folder.
Steps To Uninstall Mozilla Firefox Browser On Linux
- Open a Terminal window and change to your home directory.
- Find and determine the name of the Firefox application folder. It usually is named firefox or similar.
- Type rm -r [firefox_folder], where [firefox_folder] is the name of the Firefox application folder, to delete the Firefox browser.
Steps To Install And Uninstall Mozilla Firefox Browser on Chromebook
It is a more technical process to follow when trying to install and uninstall Firefox browser on Chromebook compared to other Windows. The first step is to ensure you have the correct version of Chrome and a utility named Flatpak.
The following are steps that you need to follow when you want to install and uninstall Mozilla Firefox browser on your Chromebook.
Steps To Check The Version Of Chrome OS
To enable you to have access to instal Firefox on your Chromebook, You must have Chrome OS version 80 or the latest version. The following are steps to determine the version of Chrome OS on Chromebook.
- In the bottom-right corner of the screen, click the time.
- In the pop-up window, click the Settings icon.
- In the Settings window, at the bottom of the left navigation menu, click About Chrome OS.
- The version of Chrome OS is displayed on the screen.
How To Update Your Chrome Version
If you have the older version of Chrome OS than Chrome 80, there is a need to update it before you start the Firefox installation on your Chrome. Follow the process below to update.
- On the right corner of the Chrome OS, you will see a button with CHECK FOR UPDATE written on it. Click on the button.
- Any updates found will be installed.
- After installing the updates, restart your Chromebook by clicking on the RESTART button.
- After restarting, repeat the process above to ensure that the Chrome OS you have is version 80 or the latest version.
The following are steps that you need to follow when you want to install and uninstall Mozilla Firefox on Chrome OS. Having installed the Chrome OS version 80 or the latest version, You can comfortably install Firefox.
Steps To Install Mozilla Firefox Browser On Chrome OS
- Add Flatpak support on your Chromebook. Click the link below for instructions on installing Flatpak.
Install Flatpak in Chrome OS. - Open a Terminal window by pressing the Search key, type terminal, and press Enter.
Note
If you have not used the terminal key before, you will be required to set up the the Linux development evnironment first. Just follow the command messgae that will pop up to set up or complete the process. - At the Terminal prompt, type flatpak install firefox and press Enter.
Steps To Uninstall Mozilla Firefox Browser On Chrome OS
- You must have Flatpak support on your Chromebook. If Flatpak is not installed, click the link below for instructions on installing Flatpak.
Install Flatpak in Chrome OS. - Open a Terminal window by pressing the Search key, type terminal, and press Enter.
- At the Terminal prompt, type flatpak uninstall firefox and press Enter.