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freshwest

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12. onehandle, I downloaded it and opened it, how do I get it into Safari?

Mon Apr 8, 2013, 10:51 PM

Apr 2013

When I open it there'a window, no instructions anywhere. I've got in my utilities folder, which ought to work even though it's an application, it doesn't seem to matter with most things, though. I just put stuff where I want.

Since I downloaded with Firefox (I am replying to you on Firefox now) it just sits there. When I go to the manual from the opened zip file, it says do I want to open an application from the internet on Firefox. I don't.

I want to drag it to Safari. Is my problem that I went to it while Firefox was open? Do I have to go back to the website and download it from Safari?

I opened Safari and it (with FF still open but reduced in the dock) and perhaps that is my problem. My OSX, intel, Safari are all compatible. Just nothing happening...

I'll keep trying. Hope you can give me some dumbed down lessons.

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Firefox went ahead and upgraded me to 20.0 and now all is screwed up [View all] question everything Apr 2013 OP

I tried to update a while back and got screwed. I tossed it out and kept with my *very* old version. freshwest Apr 2013 #1

Thanks. I did something like that with Skype question everything Apr 2013 #2

The thread with the links here: freshwest Apr 2013 #5

Thanks, am going to logout and trash Firefox 20 question everything Apr 2013 #6

Make sure that you set it in your Firefox preferences to not automatically upgrade. freshwest Apr 2013 #8

You mean, downgrade? From 20.0 question everything Apr 2013 #13

I got hung up a long time ago and stopped upgrading. It was just too much to do at that time. freshwest Apr 2013 #14

I'm on Firefox 3.6. (But it's time for a new computer.) robinlynne Apr 2013 #27

I understand the sentiment question everything Apr 2013 #30

oh, I'm used to it. nothing is compatible anymore. robinlynne Apr 2013 #31

*raises hand* Same here. No new computer, though, just keep dragging it with me. freshwest Apr 2013 #34

me too. cant see videos. emails get sent before I finish. general chaos. robinlynne Apr 2013 #35

Well, I haven't had that problem at all, though. freshwest Apr 2013 #36

Well I hear it's never the computer, and always the computer user..... robinlynne Apr 2013 #37

What machine (display, desktop, etc.) are you using now? freshwest Apr 2013 #38

Thank-you! I am pre-intel. robinlynne Apr 2013 #39

FF screwed my pooch, too Berlum Apr 2013 #3

Firefox is a mess. I use Safari 95% of the time. Chrome only when I absolutely need Flash. onehandle Apr 2013 #4

Do you have a youtube downloader add-on that works with Safari? Just curious. freshwest Apr 2013 #9

Google is going after plug-in makers. onehandle Apr 2013 #10

Thanks, I'll open up Safari and try it there. I can put things in iTunes and drag to the desktop freshwest Apr 2013 #11

onehandle, I downloaded it and opened it, how do I get it into Safari? freshwest Apr 2013 #12

It's not a plug-in. It's a standalone app. onehandle Apr 2013 #15

Thank you, it worked wonderfully that way. Keeping it in my dock. Appreciate the help. freshwest Apr 2013 #16

Two words - adblocker plus! xtraxritical Apr 2013 #7

have you tried repairing your permissions? Voice for Peace Apr 2013 #17

No, never thought of this question everything Apr 2013 #18

right after I posted here, Firefox upgraded me to 20.. now I'll have to see what arises Voice for Peace Apr 2013 #19

Does it help with problems like losing bookmarks, font and text colors, add-ons, etc? freshwest Apr 2013 #20

I don't know the answer Voice for Peace Apr 2013 #21

But the repairing permissions is simply unlocking the lock and giving the password, right? freshwest Apr 2013 #22

it repairs permissions on your Mac hd Voice for Peace Apr 2013 #23

I don't feel comfortable doing anything to the hd. I might ask for a verify, but I thought repairing freshwest Apr 2013 #25

I only know a few things that work, but I have no idea why most of the time.. Voice for Peace Apr 2013 #26

It's in the First Aid section of Disk Utility Voice for Peace Apr 2013 #24

Thanks, again. Now "downgraded" to Firefox 19.0 I met with the same screen question everything Apr 2013 #33

What version of Mac OS are you using? GoneOffShore Apr 2013 #28

10.6.8 I think it is the last upgrade before Mountain Lion question everything Apr 2013 #29

Ah - I understand. GoneOffShore Apr 2013 #32