How to Update Plugins on Firefox

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Launch Mozilla Firefox.

   Click on the Firefox shortcut icon on your desktop to open the program.
   
   If the icon is not visible on the desktop or on the task bar at the bottom of the screen (quick launch), click ⊞ Win → All Programs → Mozilla Firefox.
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   Step 2: Click Tools on the Firefox Menu Bar at the upper left part of the window

   If the Menu toolbar is hidden, click on orange Firefox button and select Add-ons from the drop down list.
   
   Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+⇧ Shift+A to open Add-ons in a new window or tab.
   
   All three sequences produce the same result:
   A new "Add-ons" tab or new "Add-ons" window (depending on the preferences you have set). , This will display the Plugin Options drop down menu. , Mozilla Firefox will then check online to see if there are new versions of any of your active plugins.
   
   If there are any new versions found, Firefox will prompt you to update your plugins. ,
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   Step 3: then select Add-ons from the drop down list.

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   Step 4: Click on the “Gear" icon at the upper right of the page just to the left of the search window.

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   Step 5: Select Check for Updates from the Plugin Options drop down menu.

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   Step 6: Select those Add-ons you wish to update one at a time.

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