The Firefox team has just released a new update for their browser, reaching version 52, which will be the last version compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista. More and more manufacturers are ceasing support for older versions of Windows, including XP and Vista. The reason for discontinuing support is that these versions are no longer secure, and newer security measures cannot be implemented , forcing them to abandon the operating system.
But unlike other developers, although Firefox version 52 is the last one compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista, the Mozilla Foundation will continue to release security updates for computers with these operating systems. However, miracles can't be performed, so the best course of action is to start thinking about upgrading your computer or exploring the possibility of updating to Windows 7 or, failing that, to Windows 10, the latest version available from Microsoft in the Windows environment.
We don't yet know how long Firefox will continue to release security updates, but it's safe to assume they will continue as long as they can be implemented on XP and Vista. When that's no longer possible, security updates will cease . Currently, Firefox is the third most used browser worldwide, behind the powerful Chrome and Microsoft Explorer, and just ahead of Microsoft Edge.
Among the main new features of this version are the ability to synchronize tabs across devices, improved multiprocessor support for Windows 8 and 10 devices with touchscreens, discontinuation of NPAPI plugin support, and as mentioned in this article, it is the last version compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista.