Install Missing Plug ins For Firefox

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How many times have you navigated to a site only to find an alert telling you that you’re missing a plugin, or your existing plugin is out of date? Here’s how to install a missing plug-in for your Firefox browser quickly and easily.

Steps

Install A Missing Plug-In

  1. Click on the link. When a plugin fails, is outdated, or is simply missing, it will generally display an alert that will link to a site from which you will be able to download what you need. For this article, we'll find and install a missing Adobe Flash Player extension.
  2. Download the plugin. Most alerts will direct you to the download page.
  3. Follow the procedures to download the software.
    • In this example we will save the Disk Image to the desktop, then double click to open it.
  4. Close and quit Firefox. This will allow the installer to work. Should you omit this step, Firefox will prompt you to close the application before continuing.
  5. Run the installer application or installer wizard. You will likely need to agree to all terms and conditions before downloading the software. Read the licences, and if agreeable, click "Continue," or "Install," or whatever word the software uses to move you to the next step: installing the software.
  6. Verify installation. Launch Firefox, and from the Tools menu, select Add-ons.
    • In the Add-ons Manager window, verify that your add-on or plugin in the list and enabled. (There will be a button that says "Disable" if the add-on is enabled.)
    • Check the functionality. Return to the page that required the plug-in and verify that it is now working.

Correcting Problems

  1. Verify your software. Firefox may at times prevent a plug-in from installing without your verification. In this case, a GPS plugin has failed to install, and requires further action.
  2. Allow the installation of the plug-in. Click Allow, and the plug-in will download and install. Note: If you are not sure of the manufacturer, or are not aware of installing any new software, do not allow installation until you are confident this file is not a problem.
  3. Finish up. Restarting your browser will allow Firefox to complete its plug-in installation process.

Install New Plug-In

  1. Navigate to the Firefox Add-Ons page. There you will find more plug-ins for business, pleasure, and everything in-between.
  2. Find your desired plugin. You can use the Search for add-ons field at the top left of the window pictured above, or browse the many categories. For this example, we'll install FlashGot.
    • Click the big green +Add to Firefox button. pictured above.
  3. OK the installation. Click the Install Now button and Firefox will restart with your new plug-in installed.

Video

Tips

  • The illustrations used were done on a Mac, but installation of plug-ins functions the same way on both Mac and PC.
  • This is for Firefox browser

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