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Ohio University > Secure Ohio > How To... > Updates: Web Browsers 
 
check for (and install) web browser updates
 
Like operating systems, web browsers should be periodically checked for needed updates. Here are some tips for updating common web browsers.

To check for updates to Internet Explorer:

  • Follow the steps to check for updates with your Windows OS. Internet Explorer updates will be covered with this check.
        

To check for updates to Firefox:

  1. Open an instance of Firefox
  2. Select the “Help” menu and choose “Check for Updates”
  3. A menu will be displayed if there are updates available. Follow the instructions and if you are unsure of any specific step contact the Ohio University Help Desk at (740)593-1222.
       

To check for updates to Safari:

  • Follow the steps to check for updates with your Mac OS. Safari updates will be covered with this check.
           

To check for updates to Netscape:

  1. Select the Tools menu and choose “Security Center”
  2. In the Security Center, click on Browser Update, and follow the instructions. If you are unsure of any specific step contact the Ohio University Help Desk at (740)593-1222.

    

 
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