Version 43.0.1 — 32 or 64-bit?

[BrooksNYC]

Hello, all.

I'm running Firefox 43.0.1 (released in December 2015), and have just now downloaded the 43.0.1 setup file for backup purposes. Actually, I've downloaded two (2) copies from two download sites, just to see if the files are the same.

Size-wise, they aren't the same. One setup file is 43.59 MB, and the other is 45.32 MB. Might the larger one be 64-bit? When I right-click on the files and riffle through "Properties" I see no mention of "bittage". Maybe I don't know what to look for.

As an aside, I've run both files through multiple virus/malware scanners, and both are clean.

As to why I'm running an antiquated version of Firefox, I've grown attached to several older extensions that were abandoned when Firefox underwent its 2016 overhaul. And since Geezerfox 43.0.1 still runs trouble-free, I'm sticking with it a while longer.

Appreciate your help, and thanks.

Brooks

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Windows 7 Pro x64, SP1
Firefox 43.0.1

[DanRaisch]

Moving to Firefox Support.

[trolly]

You should download from here:
https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/firefox/releases/

[BrooksNYC]

Trolly, that's really helpful, and thanks very much.

At the risk of causing eyes to roll, is there a way to verify what "bittage" of Firefox (x32 or x64) is currently running on my computer? I know the info must be in the guts of the browser somewhere, but am not sure where to look.

I ask because my 64-bit version of Windows 7 is running 32 and 64-bit software.

Again, many thanks.

Brooks

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Windows 7 Pro x64, SP1
Firefox 43.0.1

[BrooksNYC]

UPDATE: Found the info I needed:

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/ho ... -or-64-bit

I'm all set. Thanks again!

[malliz]

The WOW64 in your user agent indicates you have a 64bit operating system and you are using a 32bit version of Firefox..
Trolly is using a 64 bit version on a 64 bit OS

[BrooksNYC]

Thanks, malliz. You're right on all counts!

How'd you figure out what my user agent was up to? (You can say you have magic powers, and I'll believe you.)

[James]

How'd you figure out what my user agent was up to?

Look at bottom right of your posts.

Note Firefox 43.0.1 is vulnerable as it does not have the security fixes that is in 50.0 and 45.5.0 ESR so you have to be more careful.
https://www.mozilla.org/security/known-vulnerabilities/

[BrooksNYC]

Look at bottom right of your posts.

For some reason, James, there's nothing visible at the bottom right of anyone's post — including mine.

I do appreciate the security warning, and thanks.

[BrooksNYC]

Okay, THAT'S weird. Once I posted my reply, the stuff you mentioned appeared in the bottom right of all the panes.

It wasn't visible before, I swear!

[Brummelchen]

Note Firefox 43.0.1 is vulnerable as it does not have the security fixes that is isn 50.0 and 45.5.0 ESR so have to be more careful.

maybe an update issue? if not - major changes were made long before, so there is no reason to deal with a high vulnerable version. sticking with it because addons seems stupid from my view.

[BrooksNYC]

I know you're right, Brummelchen, and thanks for your concern. You're not the first to take me to task for running an insecure browser. One day I'll upgrade.

THAT'S weird. Once I posted my reply, the stuff you mentioned appeared in the bottom right of all the panes.

Mystery solved. The info appears as soon as you login. To anyone not logged in, it's invisible.

[Brummelchen]

you are welcome if you make such decision sooner

hint - make a profile backup first!

[BrooksNYC]

I am the KING of backups! It's the only sensible thing about me.