Update failed: One or more files could not be updated.
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Files cannot be removed
I tried what trolly said to do, and move the new files into a new folder. I did that and tried to remove the old files. A error prompt saying Access is denied, Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and make sure that the file is not currently in use.
Anyone else having this problem and have a fix?
Thanks
Anyone else having this problem and have a fix?
Thanks
- trolly
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The cause is the same why firefox can not update itself. Remove it either in Windows Safe mode or use an unlocker. http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
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Constitution says: One man, one vote. Supreme court says: One dollar, one vote.
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Firefox 2.0.0.6 update failed
Disable ALL running programs and processes in the systray. I had an instance of tea timer as well as ObjectDock and Unlocker running, respectively, and consequently, the update consistently failed.
Turning them ALL off made the update finally work. Unlocker, while a useful little program, has a very tight grip on the other programs it monitors.
Turning them ALL off made the update finally work. Unlocker, while a useful little program, has a very tight grip on the other programs it monitors.
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finally, it updated...
never had the prob until now. I used sysinternal process explorer to disable AVG and A2. But that didn't work. I did a fresh download of newest FF (with beating heart, as in 'please don't let this screw up big time') and was SO pleased to see that the fresh download installed correctly. Updated etc. Thankful for the help/suggestions here.
http://tompepsi.com
http://tompepsi.com
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trolly wrote:As far as i see it you have to terminate Teatimer before updating. After the update you can enable it again. Seems to be some sort of protection against unauthorized access.
Did you had TeaTimer when you updated the last time?
Jumping in here. I too have had TeaTimer installed for years and have updated FF with no problems until 2.0.0.6. I killed TeaTimer via Task Manager (Win 2kPro) and FF appeared to install correctly. Many thanks to those who suggested this.
I also have AVG Free Antivirus and SpywareBlaster installed and running, and didn't have to mess with them at all. I wonder why some folks had compatibility issues and some didn't?
And I wonder why there's a compatibility issue with TeaTimer now, but not before? Is there a behavior in the FF installer that now resembles a spybot? Is that safe?
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- trolly
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Someone mentioned earlier that Spybot updated shortly before firefox. Maybe something changed in TeaTimer.
The other things probably depends on different settings.
The other things probably depends on different settings.
Think for yourself. Otherwise you have to believe what other people tell you.
A society based on individualism is an oxymoron. || Freedom is at first the freedom to starve.
Constitution says: One man, one vote. Supreme court says: One dollar, one vote.
A society based on individualism is an oxymoron. || Freedom is at first the freedom to starve.
Constitution says: One man, one vote. Supreme court says: One dollar, one vote.
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Re: oh happy day
I had exactly this problem - a user without admin privileges failed to update. I didn't have to do all of this with the profile though. I deleted the two .xml files. There is a folder titled 0 in documentsandsettings\user\localsettings\applicationdata\mozilla\firefox\mozillafirefox\updates\. This folder has some stuff left in it, but should be empty. I deleted everything in it, and the message disappeared.
HTH
HTH
dont have one wrote:finally solved it...
Had to use above suggestion, but the suggested article omitted that these files are hidden. However this alone was not enough (deleting the 2 xml files).
Had to from the admin account, after showing hidden files in explorer, go into the documents and settings folder. Then found the folder for the guest account and renamed it (so I had a back up of it). Then I logged off the admin and back on the guest account.
It created a new folder for the guest account in the documents and settings folder. Fire Fox now launches with out the error.
The two files ...xml that were suggested being deleted DID NOT solve the problem, but are part of it.
Thanks for the help on the issue.