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Recent versions of web browsers such as Firefox, Opera, Chrome, Safari, and Internet Explorer will all update themselves automatically.

In some cases you may be prompted to allow a major update, or asked to restart the computer.

To manually check for updates:

Chrome

Click on the wrench icon on the browser toolbar (top right) > About Google Chrome. When the About Google Chrome window opens it will check for updates.

Firefox (Windows)

Firefox > Help > About Firefox. When the About Firefox window opens it will check for updates.

Firefox (macOS)

Firefox > About Firefox. When the About Firefox window opens it will check for updates.

Internet Explorer

Updates are delivered via the Windows Update application. Start Menu > All Programs > Windows Update.

Opera

Help > Check for Updates.

Safari

Updates are delivered via the Apple Software Update application. Apple Menu (at the top left of the screen) > Software Update.

Contact AskOtago if you need more information about updating your web browser:

Freephone 0800 80 80 98 (within New Zealand)
Tel +64 3 479 7000
Email askotago.it@otago.ac.nz