Going Back to Previous Versions

MacBoy13 · 10-12-2009, 09:41 AM

Does anyone ever just go back to a previous version of Firefox where everything was working really well or is there always problems on everyone?

**koala** · 10-12-2009, 09:46 AM

I stayed with Firefox 2 long after v3 was released because the new version didn't support some of the addons I use. Once they were updated, I upgraded to v3 and everything's working properly now.

What problems are you having with your current version?

TJ Belfiore · 10-12-2009, 06:41 PM

If you're having problems with your browser in anyway, please tell us, we are professionals.

If you're still wanting to get rid of the Fox and get an older, less attractive version, you can always try this http://www.oldversion.com/Mozilla-Firefox.html .

You'll have to uninstall your current version first, of course, so download and run Revo Uninstaller, select "advanced" method, this will delete all folders, reg keys, and everything else that has any relation to Firefox. http://www.revouninstaller.com/

MacBoy13 · 10-13-2009, 09:37 AM

I don't really have a problem with my Firefox right now. Going back to an older version of the software is just a new concept to me and I don't understand how you would know which version to get going. I've been looking through VersionDownload.com because it is a more functional site. What reference sites would you go to in order to find out what version has worked the best over time?

Thanks

**koala** · 10-13-2009, 09:51 AM

Each new Firefox update fixes bugs from the previous version and adds new features, so the latest one is probably the best (unless the update introduces more problems to be fixed in the next update).

I'm not sure what advantages you would gain from using an older, less secure browser.

Go here and click the links at the top right of the page (Features, Performance, Security, etc) to see how the latest version has evolved and improved, and here to see the bug fixes from 3.5 to 3.5.3 in more detail.

MacBoy13 · 10-15-2009, 09:45 AM

Thanks for your help, good to know more about it!

Raikiri · 10-15-2009, 05:19 PM

I'm currently on 3.0.12, rolled back a while ago because it kept crashing when I loaded flash on pages like youtube.

10-12-2009, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
MacBoy13 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8 OS: Mac OS 10.5	Going Back to Previous Versions Does anyone ever just go back to a previous version of Firefox where everything was working really well or is there always problems on everyone?

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koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,317 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Going Back to Previous Versions I stayed with Firefox 2 long after v3 was released because the new version didn't support some of the addons I use. Once they were updated, I upgraded to v3 and everything's working properly now. What problems are you having with your current version? __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

10-12-2009, 06:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
TJ Belfiore As you wish Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 530 Posts: 3,500 OS: 7 x64, XP x32	Re: Going Back to Previous Versions If you're having problems with your browser in anyway, please tell us, we are professionals. If you're still wanting to get rid of the Fox and get an older, less attractive version, you can always try this http://www.oldversion.com/Mozilla-Firefox.html . You'll have to uninstall your current version first, of course, so download and run Revo Uninstaller, select "advanced" method, this will delete all folders, reg keys, and everything else that has any relation to Firefox. http://www.revouninstaller.com/ __________________ Signature by TJ Belfiore

10-13-2009, 09:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
MacBoy13 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8 OS: Mac OS 10.5	Re: Going Back to Previous Versions I don't really have a problem with my Firefox right now. Going back to an older version of the software is just a new concept to me and I don't understand how you would know which version to get going. I've been looking through VersionDownload.com because it is a more functional site. What reference sites would you go to in order to find out what version has worked the best over time? Thanks

10-13-2009, 09:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,317 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Going Back to Previous Versions Each new Firefox update fixes bugs from the previous version and adds new features, so the latest one is probably the best (unless the update introduces more problems to be fixed in the next update). I'm not sure what advantages you would gain from using an older, less secure browser. Go here and click the links at the top right of the page (Features, Performance, Security, etc) to see how the latest version has evolved and improved, and here to see the bug fixes from 3.5 to 3.5.3 in more detail. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

10-15-2009, 09:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
MacBoy13 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8 OS: Mac OS 10.5	Re: Going Back to Previous Versions Thanks for your help, good to know more about it!

10-15-2009, 05:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Raikiri Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 31 OS: XP/Ubuntu	Re: Going Back to Previous Versions I'm currently on 3.0.12, rolled back a while ago because it kept crashing when I loaded flash on pages like youtube.